Zambia Safari & Lake Malawi Beach Tour
This is a superb and complete tour that allows you to see the best of Africa’s best attractions in two neighbouring nations, Zambia and Malawi.
When it comes to African Safari, it has some of the best wildlife regions. With activities such as the Lower Zambezi National Park Game Drive, the Unique and Famous Canoe Safari, and the Boat Cruise on the Zambezi River, you will have the opportunity to see wildlife in its native habitat both on water and on land.
South Luangwa National Park, one of the world’s most well-known national parks and well renowned for its high concentrations of wildlife, offers the best game drives in Africa (Day and Night Game Drive Safari) as well as the legendary walking safari, which takes you closer to nature.
Relax and enjoy the fresh waters of Lake Malawi in the Warm Heart of Africa and one of Africa’s top beach holiday destinations.
Highlights
- Canoe Safari & Boat Cruise in Lower Zambezi
- Full-Day Lower Zambezi National Park Game Drive
- Day & Night Game Drive Safari in South Luangwa National Park
- Walking safaris in pristine wilderness South Luangwa
- Snorkelling in the fresh waters of Lake Malawi
Inclusions
At Kiambi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park
- 3 Nights Ensuite Tented Chalet Accommodation
- All Meals Daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Three Course Dinner)
- 1 x Full Game Drive Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park
- 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise
- 1 x 3hrs Guided Canoe Safari
At Flatdogs Camp – South Luangwa National Park
- 3 Nights Ensuite Accommodation
- All Meals Daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Three Course Dinner & Afternoon tea/snacks)
- Two Daily Safari activities (Morning Game Drive, Night Game drive and Walking Safari)
- Laundry Services, All Taxes & National Park Entry fees
At Zikomo Safari Camp – South Luangwa National Park, Nsefu Sector
- 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Three Course Dinner &...
Inclusions
At Kiambi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi National Park
- 3 Nights Ensuite Tented Chalet Accommodation
- All Meals Daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Three Course Dinner)
- 1 x Full Game Drive Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park
- 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise
- 1 x 3hrs Guided Canoe Safari
At Flatdogs Camp – South Luangwa National Park
- 3 Nights Ensuite Accommodation
- All Meals Daily (Breakfast, Lunch, Three Course Dinner & Afternoon tea/snacks)
- Two Daily Safari activities (Morning Game Drive, Night Game drive and Walking Safari)
- Laundry Services, All Taxes & National Park Entry fees
At Zikomo Safari Camp – South Luangwa National Park, Nsefu Sector
- 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Three Course Dinner & Tea/Coffee and Snacks)
- Tea and coffee, juice and filtered Water
- Two Game Viewing Activities Per Full Day (Walking safaris, Morning & Night Game Drive)
- Laundry Service & Wi-Fi Service
- Park Entry Fees & Conservation fees
- 16% government VAT taxes
At Latitude 13 in Lilongwe Malawi
- 1 Night En-suite Room Accommodation
- Breakfast & Dinner
- 24/7 WIFI Access
- Lilongwe Short City Tour & Transfer to The Makokola Retreats
At the Makokola Retreat – Lake Malawi
- 2 nights Ensuite Accommodation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Tea/Coffee & Snacks
- Non-motorized Water Sports activities: Kayaking, sailing, mountain bikes, etc. plus unlimited use of pool table, table tennis and darts.
- 1 x Snorkeling Activity
- Local drinks
Transfers/Flights included are
- All Airport and Road Transfers (Starting from Lusaka Airport to Lilongwe Airport)
- Transfer from Kiambi Safari Lodge to Lusaka International Airport
- One-way Domestic Flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park
The Itinerary
Day 1
Meet & Greet/Transfer to Lower Zambezi
When you arrive at Lusaka International Airport, you are met and welcomed by our representative, who will assist you with your luggage then take you on about 3 hours of adventurous transfer through the city of Lusaka to Kiambi Safari Lodge in Lower Zambezi.
Check-in at Kiambi lodge and depending on your time of arrival, you will have lunch, relax and enjoy the view of the river, and the lodge’s facilities in general. Later in the evening, you will have diner then bedtime at your convenient time.
Meal Plan: Lunch or Snacks & Dinner
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive – Lower Zambezi NP
Today you start your day early with a cup of tea/coffee then depart for a 1hr 30 minutes boat Cruise to the Confluence where you will enter the park, pay park fees and then get onto your 4×4 Open Sided Safari Vehicle with packed breakfast and lunch. During breakfast and lunch, your guide will find a nice spot with a great view to relax and enjoy your meals.
At noon, around 3 pm return to the confluence where you will get onto a boat and do a sunset Bruise of about two hours upstream with chances of seeing amazing wildlife, such as elephants, hippos, Crocodiles lots of birds on your return to the lodge and arriving just before dark, you will go to your room freshen up and then dinner will be served at the river bank with an amazing view and later bedtime at your convenience.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Packed Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3
Guided Canoe Safari & Sunset Boat Cruise
Today you have it at was with late breakfast is served first 7 – 8 am, though it’s flexible in case you want it early. Then your Guide will be picked for a 3-hour guided canoe safari, he will take you through a safety bring then depart with the motorboat to where you will start your Canoe Safari from going downstream with a chance to see great wildlife around the river and eventually you will return to the lodge in the motorboat almost in time for lunch.
After lunch, you will have Free time to relax and enjoy the view and then you have a chance to do a complimentary Sunset Boat Cruise or you can try other optional activities such as Angling (Catch and release of tiger fish) if at all you are interested in fishing. In the evening dinner is served, and bedtime at a convenient time.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4
Transfer to Lusaka/Flight to Mfuwe
In the morning, you will have breakfast and check out, depending on your local flight time from Lusaka to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park our driver will be ready to transfer you to Lusaka International airport. You will check-in onto your 1hr10min local flight to Mfuwe (South Luangwa National Park).
When you arrive at Mfuwe Airport you will be welcomed and transferred to the lodge by the driver/guide from Flatdogs Camp . You will be driven through a tard road, passing through the shops and villages of the local people and it takes about 45 minutes.
Check-in, and be at leisure , later on, you return to the lodge in time for dinner and then later bedtime.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch or Packed Snacks & Dinner
Day 5 & 6
Safaris in South Luangwa NP
Breakfast will be served first followed by a morning safari, either a walking safari or a game drive safari, followed by a return to the camp practically in time for lunch and free time to rest.
Later in the afternoon, you will be served wonderful afternoon tea/coffee along with some refreshments before departing for the afternoon/night safari, which will begin with afternoon wildlife viewing and conclude with a night safari in search of nocturnal animals after dark. You’ll return to the camp later, unwind, and then have dinner before retiring to bed at your leisure.
Optional excursion: Please note that you can participate in optional excursions such as a Village Tour, a Local School Trip, or go shopping in local fabric stores during your spare time.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7
Transfer to Zikomo Safari Camp,Nsefu Sector
Breakfast is served in the morning, followed by a morning game drive or walking safari before returning to the camp to check-out and lunch. After lunch, your guide will transfer you to Zikomo Safari Camp in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, which is about a one-hour drive away.
Check-in and relax, then enjoy afternoon tea/coffee before going on an afternoon/night game drive which starts with the afternoon and then after dark you will be searching for nocturnal animals such as the elusive Leopard before returning to the Camp almost in time for dinner and bedtime at your leisure.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8 & 9
Explore South Luangwa’s (Nsefu Sector)
Breakfast is served in the morning, followed by a morning game drive or walking Safari before getting back to the camp almost in time for lunch and then free time to relax.
At some stage in the afternoon, you will have some afternoon tea/coffee before going on an afternoon/night game drive which starts with the afternoon and then after dark, you will be searching for nocturnal animals such as the elusive Leopard before returning to the Camp almost in time for dinner and bedtime at your leisure.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 10
Adventure Road Trip to Lilongwe, Malawi
At Zikomo Safari Camp, breakfast is provided first, after which you will embark on a morning game drive or Walking Safari and return to the camp almost in time for lunch, after which you will check out and our driver will come and pick you up for a 4-hour road trip to Lilongwe.
You will pass through Chipata City then cross the Zambia/Malawi border and finally you will be in Lilongwe Later in the afternoon and check-in at Latitude 13 degrees hotel. Unwind, then later on you will some delicious dinner before bedtime at your leisure.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 11
City Tour of Lilongwe /Lake Malawi
Breakfast is served first, then check out. Our driver will pick you up and take you on a short city tour of Lilongwe before taking you on a three-hour adventure road trip to The Makokola Retreat in Lake Malawi, where you will arrive in time for lunch.
Depending on the time you will drive around Lilongwe City. Visit Parliament, a memorial to the first President of Malawi Dr Hestings Kamuzu Banda after Malawi gained independence from Britain. Visit a local market. Visit World War I Memorial and climb the tower to have a breathtaking view of the city. Stop at Lilongwe Central Musjid, an old town mall. Walk around Lilongwe with a local professional tour guide.
If you arrive by 1.30 p.m., you will be greeted and offered lunch, followed by free time to unwind. You might choose to participate in one of the non-motorized sports or simply relax on the beach. Dinner is served later in the evening before bedtime.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 12
Snorkeling in Lake Malawi
Today you will have breakfast before departing for a Snorkeling excursion on the island, where you will enjoy your snorkelling. You will return to the resort in time for lunch and free time to unwind.
You can relax and spend more time at the beach, or you can try other activities available at the resort, such as kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, and more. In addition, you have unrestricted access to the pool table, table tennis, and darts. Optional activities such as cultural and historical contacts are also available (Mangochi Half Day Tour). Later, there will be some free time before dinner and bedtime.
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 13
Road Trip to Lilongwe International Airport
Breakfast first, then check out of The Makokola Retreat resort and depart for Lilongwe, arriving at the airport in time for your flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
Where You'll Be Staying
Kiambi Safari Lodge
Lower Zambezi National Park
Flatdogs Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Zikomo Safari Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Latitude 13 Degrees Hotel,
Lilongwe
The Makokola Retreat,
Lake Malawi
What's not included
Visa Fees for Zambia & Malawi - Travel & Medical Insurance - International Flight from your Home Country - USD 25.00 Per person Park Entry Fees for Lower Zambezi Park - Drinks from the bar expect at The Makokola - Retreats where local drinks are inclusive - Laundry Services except at Zikomo Safari where it's inclusive - Extra & Optional Activities - Items of personal nature e.g., shop purchases etc
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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