11-Day Bush & Beach Malawi Style - Basics

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lilongwe

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your first lodge which is approximately 30 minutes by car.

Sprawling, a little chaotic and seemingly never-ending, Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe has a dynamic atmosphere that's a far cry from the laid-back vibe pervading the rest of the country. But then, that’s what a capital city is all about! It’s a city of two halves – the Old Town and the New Town. Dotted around both halves are restaurants of the hidden gem variety, beautiful green oases and a couple of elegant boutique hotels, which make a visit wonderfully worthwhile.

The super-stylish Latitude 13, originally built as a private house, it's now a sleek design hotel and totally different to anything else on offer in Lilongwe - or Malawi for that matter! From the cutting edge design, to the monochrome interiors and the fabulous facilities (including the bistro-style restaurant, funky bar, and outdoor pool), no detail has been overlooked.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe

Accommodation:

Latitude 13

• Luxury hotel located in or near Lilongwe

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Liwonde National Park

For a dose of traditional safari in the "Land of the Lake", make a beeline for Malawi’s most famous wildlife area, Liwonde National Park. An eccentric mix of classic Zambia (think stout sausage trees, palms and baobobs) and a little bit of southern Tanzania (swampy lagoons and pretty reed-beds), the park is not a tick-off-the-Big-Five sort of place. Instead, you’ll find yawning hippo and snoozing crocs on the banks of the Shire River, and sable, oribi, zebra and kudu roaming the plains. Leopard and lion make up the predator quota and excitingly there’s an excellent number of elephant, and even black rhino. Liwonde is a birding paradise.

Mvuu Camp overlooks the magnificent Shire River. The camp's name means "hippo", which you're bound to see many of along this broad stretch of river and around the camp in the evenings. The camp is a superb option for budget-minded travellers, especially those driving themselves. It offers a well-rounded safari at a relaxed pace.

Main Destination:

Liwonde National Park

Best Time to Visit July to October (Dry bush, animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (The park is busy, higher rates)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Liwonde NP

ElephantCommon

HippoAbundant

BuffaloOccasional

ZebraOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LionRare

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LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HyenaRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mvuu Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Liwonde NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Malawi

A small private beach cozied between granite rocks at the bottom of a wall of dense indigenous forest welcomes you to one of Lake Malawi's largest unpopulated islands. Domwe, just a mere 11km, is in the spectacular water wonderland of the Lake Malawi National Park. Hike up to take advantage of the mountains views with a picnic, lounge along the shore or in a hammock or get into the water and explore. With such a pristine part of the world you are hard pressed not to kick off your shoes and give in to the natural beauty in this refreshingly remote retreat.

Main Destination:

Domwe Island

Accommodation:

Domwe Island Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located in or near Domwe

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Return to Lilongwe

Today you will return to Lilongwe to complete your trip.

Main Destination:

Lilongwe

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.