9-night Bush & Lake Safari

10 Days

Malawi, Zambia

Classic

This tailor-made safari combines the best of Zambia’s wildlife and Malawi’s serene lakeshore. Experience the untamed beauty of South Luangwa National Park, home to lions, leopards, wild dogs, and large herds of buffalo and elephants. After four nights of thrilling game drives, unwind on Nankoma Island in Lake Malawi, where crystal-clear waters, vibrant cichlid fish, and a relaxing island atmosphere await.

Inclusions

– 4 Nights Full board at Flatdogs Camp, South Luangwa – Zambia ; Luxury Tented Chalet Accommodation ,All Meals , two game-viewing activities per day, Park entry fees, LCCF, daily laundry service, WiFi and Mfuwe airport transfers.

– 4 NIghts full board at Blue Zebra Lodge,Nankoma Island – Malawi; Accommodation,meals (continental breakfast with hot meal to order, 2-course lunch, 3-course dinner); inclusive drinks, afternoon tea & snacks; unlimited coffee, tea & purified water, Boat transfers from/to our boat collection point ; Activities -Non-motorized activities (offshore snorkelling, kayaking, nature trails, lawn games, pool table, darts, swimming pool), 1 x complimentary sunset cruise around the Marelli islands, Park entry and conservation fees
– Transportation ; Domestic Flight (Lusaka – Mfuwe in... View All Inclusions

The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in South Luangwa

Upon arrival at Lusaka international airport, our representatives will assist you to connect on a 1hr 10 min flight to Mfuwe. Once at Mfuwe Airport, a safari guide will meet you for a 30-minute road transfer to Flatdogs Camp. Depending on time of arrival, you can embark on an evening game drive, or relax at the lodge, later have dinner then bedtime.

Day 2 - 4

Explore South Luangwa

Stay in a luxury safari tent with en-suite facilities, offering an immersive experience in the wild. The tent features large windows, a semi-open bathroom, and modern comforts, including tea and coffee-making facilities.

Enjoy daily morning and afternoon game drives, exploring the vast wilderness of South Luangwa. Early morning safaris begin at sunrise, offering prime wildlife sightings, while afternoon game drives transition into thrilling night safaris, where spotlights reveal elusive nocturnal animals like leopards and civets.

Between safaris, relax by the pool, take a siesta, or visit a local village to learn about conservation projects and community initiatives. Evenings at the camp include delicious meals and storytelling under the African night sky.

Flatdogs Camp includes all meals, two game activities per day, National Park entry fees, laundry, and return airport transfers.

Day 5

Flight to Malawi & Transfer to Nankoma Island

Begin your day with an early morning breakfast, then transfer to Mfuwe Airport for a light aircraft flight to Lilongwe. After completing immigration, a driver will transfer you to the lakeshore for about 2hrs then a 20-minute boat ride takes you to Nankoma Island. Relax, have lunch followed by free time. In the afternoon you can choose to participate in some activities such as snorkeling or relax at the infinity pool. Later have dinner, then bedtime.

Day 6-8

Zebra Lodge

Stay at this eco-friendly retreat, nestled in Lake Malawi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your lake safari tent offers stunning views, and the island’s trails provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, including sightings of the rare African Pitta.

Spend your days kayaking, snorkeling among colorful cichlid fish, or relaxing by the infinitypool. A complimentary sunset cruise offers breathtaking views of the Marelli Islands. The lodge also features a spa for rejuvenating treatments.

Your stay includes all meals, afternoon tea, non-motorized water sports, park fees, and a sunset cruise. Motorized activities such as wakeboarding, tubing, and additional boat cruises are available at an extra cost.

Day 9

Departure

After breakfast and a final swim or kayak session, transfer back to Lilongwe Airport for your onward journey.

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Where You'll Be Staying

Flatdogs Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Owner-run Flatdogs Camp offers guests a personal, unforgettable safari experience in one of the most untouched National Parks in the whole of Southern Africa. Set in a riparian woodland habitat, the camp is kept as natural as possible and offers guests a great range of accommodation; the open Jackal-Berry Treehouse with waterhole views, the fabulous Croc’s Nest, which is a tented house with river views and private pool, the cool and spacious chalet rooms made of stone & thatch, which…

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Blue Zebra Island Lodge,

Nankoma Island

The perfect getaway for nature lovers looking for a combination of adventure and relaxation in a tranquil, private setting. Exclusively situated on Nankoma Island, a wild paradise in Lake Malawi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site). Unobtrusive and eco-friendly, operating on solar power. Offering a unique and sustainable travel experience, Blue Zebra is a conservation driven lodge working with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Malawi to protect three islands making up the Marelli group: Nankoma, Maleri, and…

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What's not included

Visa fees for Malawi
International airport departure
Taxes from Mfuwe
Drinks
Motorized water sports while at Blue Zebra lodge
Items of a personal nature

Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?

Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.

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Dillon P

01/01/2025

Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.

howard0928

10/11/2024

Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended

Sorel

19/10/2024

Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.

Laurent - societyofexploration

18/09/2024

100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.

marys

25/08/2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!

Diamond1924

07/07/2024

Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.

Anna L

14/05/2024

Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!

Howard K K WONG

13/05/2024

The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.

Gary V

19/12/2023

Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.

Lisa A

24/11/2023

Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

9-night Bush & Lake Safari

Inclusions

The Itinerary