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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival

Today you will be arriving at Barefoot Lodge where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and get acquainted with your equipment as well as having the opportunity to discuss the itinerary and meet fellow travelers.
Meet at 17:30 at Barefoot Restaurant. If arriving early there is an opertunity to explore the nearby villige via the local Kabaza (Bicycle or Moterbike taxi) at an aditional cost.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe (City)
Accommodation:
Barefoot Lodge
  • Budget lodge located near Lilongwe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Liwonde via Dedza

Liwonde via Dedza

Departing after breakfast we make our way to Liwonde National Park. We will be traveling via Dedza Town and if time allows, we will visit the very well known Dedza pottery. Lunch will be en-route and we will arrive in time to setup camp and enjoy the sunset and our first campfire. Clients will be expected to participate in setting up camp, assist with meals and cleaning of dishes. Before departure clients will be expected to help with breaking up camp.

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
LionRare
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HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Liwonde NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Liwonde Safari

Liwonde Safari

Getting up early we leave camp after coffee and rusks to be on Safari (Own vehicle) as soon as possible. We will be spending the morning in the park searching for wildlife and that perfect photo opportunity. For brunch (something in between breakfast and lunch) we will turn back to camp and during the heat of day be around the lodge. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to do another game drive with our own vehicle or book a Game Drive with the lodge (Optional). At the lodge they also have different activities available which can be arranged the day of arrival – Bush walk, night drive or boat Cruise (Optional).

Main Destination:
Liwonde National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Liwonde NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4-5

Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi

After breaking up camp and having breakfast we head north towards the well-known Lake Malawi. Passing villages like Mangotchi, we arrive in time at Cape Maclear to set up camp and get a glimpse of the third largest lake in Africa
Depending on the time we will have lunch either en-route or at Cape Maclear. Here we have 2 nights and a full day to explore and enjoy what this part of the lake has to offer. Various water-based and other activities can be booked and arranged from our accommodation at an aditional cost.

Main Destination:
Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Along the shore of Lake Malawi

Along the shore of Lake Malawi

Today we head further north along the shore towards Selima. Here we will leave the camping equipment on the vehicle and enjoy wat the tent has to offer. Arriving during, or just after lunch we still have the afternoon to partake in a bout trip around the island(Optional) or just enjoy the view from the terrace or lazing around the swimming pool. The tents is arger than 3x3m), that clients will sleep on normal beds and that each tent has a private veranda and bathroom. Mention that the bathroom has a toilet, shower, our staff will take care of all the camp chores.

Main Destination:
Senga Bay (Lake Malawi)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • In or near Senga Bay (Lake Malawi)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Back to Lilongwe

Back to Lilongwe

After a relaxed morning we make our way back towards the capital city – Lilongwe. En-route we visit Kuti Wildlife Sanctuary and if we lucky we find the resident zebras close to, or even inside the restaurant. We will arrive in Lilongwe late afternoon. Your guide will drop you at your accommodation within Lilongwe. If any assistance is needed with accommodation on this day, we are welcome to assist at Barefoot lodge. We can also arrange for transport to the airoprt if needed.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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