South Luangwa National Park & Lake Malawi Safari

This 6 day Budget Lodge Safari starts in Lilongwe, Malawi from where we drive to Zambia's premier game reserve, the South Luangwa National Park.

The Luangwa Valley consists of 9050km² of unspoiled woodland and riverine vegetation and is home to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. On this affordable safari you have an ample opportunity to explore South Luangwa Park on morning and evening game drives, conducted in open sided 4x4 game viewing vehicles.

After our game viewing adventure we journey back to Lilongwe, en route to Lake Malawi. The beautiful tropical waters of Lake Malawi are ideal for snorkeling and diving, whilst the sandy white beaches are perfect for chilling out on.

This South Luangwa National Park & Lake Malawi Safari offers a superb African wildlife and beach getaway!

Day 1: Lilongwe, Malawi to Luangwa Valley, Zambia

This South Luangwa Park & Lake Malawi Safari departs from Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi.

We meet at 08h30 in the morning or collect you from your pre-tour accommodation in Lilongwe, leaving the city at about 09h00 in the safari transfer vehicle.

Then we drive from Lilongwe to Mchinji, a town located near the Zambian border in an area of rolling grasslands and the Mchinji Hills of Malawi.

From Mchinji in central-west Malawi we continue to the nearby Zambian border and on to the lively town of Chipata, a short drive into Zambia.

Leaving friendly Chipata we follow a dirt road to Luangwa Valley, making our way to the game-rich Mfuwe area of Luangwa, known for its elephants.

We stop for a picnic lunch en route to our overnight lodge. Arriving at the safari lodge in the mid-afternoon we settle into our chalet accommodation and have an afternoon tea / coffee.

Dinner will be served at the lodge from 19h30 onwards. 

Day 2 & 3: Luangwa Valley – Zambia

Our days on safari in South Luangwa National Park start with an early morning wake up call for some tea, coffee and a light snack, before we venture into the Zambian bush.

We aim to embark on our morning game drives in South Luangwa Park at 6:00am, as mornings are an excellent time for game viewing.

The game drives in Luangwa Park, Zambia's top wilderness area, are conducted in specially modified safari vehicles to ensure the best wildlife experience in this unspoilt wilderness area. We take drinks and snacks along for your enjoyment in the game park.

We make our way back to the safari lodge in time for a delicious brunch (early lunch), depending on our luck with spotting game in Luangwa Park.

After lunch you can relax, take a swim and rest before our afternoon to night game drive starting at about 16h00.

We return from our rewarding game drive in this pristine wilderness area of Zambia at around 20h00 for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

South Luangwa Park is renowned for its excellent night game viewing drives, which are included in this African Safari. On night drives a powerful spotlight is used to sight nocturnal creatures roaming in the bush.

Luangwa Lodge Accommodation

The Luangwa lodge that we stay in is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River and consists of 10 en suite chalets, each built from stone, concrete and wood.

Each of these chalets is spacious and well ventilated with a canvas roof and is designed to allow for some great views.

Each room is fully kitted out and each chalet has a veranda with a view of the river and the Luangwa Park.

Day 4: Lake Malawi – Malawi

After breakfast this morning we leave Zambia behind, travelling back to Lilongwe in Malawi. We take a transfer bus to the city, enjoying a picnic lunch en route

Arriving in Lilongwe in the mid-afternoon we transfer to a smaller vehicle for our one and a half hour drive to Lake Malawi.

Reaching Lake Malawi, the 3rd largest fresh water lake in the world, we make our way to our beach lodge for sundowners beside the tranquil lake.

We spend the night in a tented camp on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 5: Lake Malawi – Malawi

The last full day on this Zambia and Malawi Safari is spent relaxing on the scenic shores of Lake Malawi.

Today you can enjoy some non-motorized water sports at Lake Malawi (included in your tour price). 

Overnight at the Lake Malawi camp is on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Lake Malawi Accommodation

The beach lodge at Lake Malawi is built on a mountainside, offering panoramic views of the lake below.

This safari lodge is set on its own private beach with a bar area. The en suite chalets are comfortable and private, each with its own verandah and lovely lake views

Lake Malawi is home to over 800 fish species - more freshwater species than found in the whole of Europe and North America combined. The vast majority of these abundant fish belong to the brightly coloured Cichlid group.

Day 6: Lilongwe – Malawi

On day 6 we have breakfast and say goodbye to the beautiful Lake Malawi, transferring you to Lilongwe.

We arrive in the city in time for your return flight or onward journey, bringing this South Luangwa National Park & Lake Malawi Safari to a close.

Please Note:

This budget lodge tour requires a minimum of 2 people to guarantee departures.

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