Bush & Beach Retreats
Blantyre - Majete Wildlife Reserve - Thyolo Tea Estates - Zomba Plateau - Cape Maclear - Mua Mission - Dzalanyama Forest - Viphya Plateau - Nkhata Bay - Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve - Lilongwe - South Luangwa National Park
What's included?!
20 nights accommodation (Not all en-suite)
19 Dinners
16 Lunches
20 Breakfasts
Airport Transfers from Chileka Airport to Blantyre Accommodation
Return road transfer to Lilongwe from South Luangwa or a flight from South Luangwa to Lusaka
Game Park Entrance Fees in Majete, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve & South Luangwa National Park
4 Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
Tea Tour & Tasting in Thyolo
Land & Lake Game Drive in Majete Wildlife Reserve
Boat Safari up the Shire River
Sunset Cruise on Lake Malawi
Mua Mission Cultural program & Museum Tour
Community Day in Dzalanyama
What's so great about these 21 Days?
What isn't? You travel the length of Malawi in a winding and relaxing figure of 8. You get the best out of both Malawi and Zambian wilderness, add the great expanse of Lake Malawi, and overlook the lofty peaks of some of Malawi's premier plateaus.
This tour is a balanced and perfect combination of culture, history, wildlife, beach and a mixture of activities. It's a tour to tickle the sense and suit everyone interest, no matter your background or age!
Additionally it suits keen birders, hikers and scuba divers.
It suits those looking to just kick their feet up and enjoy the view whilst it keeps those wanting to really sink into the traditional culture busy.
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The Full itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Blantyre & Overnight in the city
Day 2: Head down to Majete Wildlife Reserve
Day 3: Game drive with Land & Lake in Majete
Day 4: Head across to Thyolo Tea Estates
Day 5: Visit the local tea plantation for a tea tour and a local lunch
Day 6: Head up to Zomba Plateau and visit the British postal museum
Day 7: Continue to Liwonde National park for a boat safari, lunch and then on to Cape Maclear
Day 8: Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi
Day 9: Another day relaxing on the beaches of Cape Maclear, ending with a sundowner cruise on the lake
Day 10: Drive across to Mua Mission for a cultural and historical evening
Day 11: Wind up the Dedza escarpment, stopping at the famous Dedza pottery and then on to Dzalanyama
Day 12: Community day with Dzalanyama residents
Day 13: Head through Lilongwe and up to Viphya Plateau
Day 14: Continue to the Northern lakeshore and the rocky bay of Nkhata Bay
Day 15: Spend the day in Nkhata Bay
Day 16: We wind our way down to Nkhotakhota Wildlife Reserve
Day 17: Cut back across to Lilongwe and overnight in the capital city
Day 18: Head across the border to Zambia
Day 19: Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
Day 20: Another day exploring South Luangwa National Park
Day 21: Either fly down to Lusaka (included) or be transferred back to Lilongwe by road
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Eat, Sleep, Safari, Repeat
Land & Lake excursions have been designed with the utmost care to give you an all-round experience of Malawi.
We limit our Scheduled Tour group size to just 12 guests - this means you aren't lost in a crowd and you can have the time, attention and voice to make your journey just how you'd like it.
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We don't send you off with just a driver either, you are led by an experienced, knowledgeable and qualified Malawian guide who really knows the ins and outs to our little home.
You travel comfortably, air-conditioned buses and modified safari vehicles take you cross-country and beyond!
Dates
Low Season
FS 1
25th March 2023 - 14th April 2023
FS 2
15th April 2023 - 05th May 2023
FS 3
06 May 2023 - 26th May 2023
FS 4
27th May 2023 - 16th June 2023
FS 5
17th June 2023 - 07th July 2023
High Season
FS 6
08th July 2023 - 28th July 2023
FS 7
29th July 2023 - 18th August 2023
FS 8
19th August 2023 - 08th September 2023
FS 9
09 September 2023 - 29th September 2023
FS 10
30th September 2023 - 20th October 2023
FS 11
21st October - 10th November 2023
Low Season
FS 12
11 November 2023 - 01sr December 2023
FS 13
02nd December 2023 - 22nd December 2023
FS 14
23 December 2023 - 12th January 2024
2023 is the last year that this tour will be running as a set-date departure. We will only have the 16 day MSZ departure that will run only 4 times in 2024.
FInd out more about our 2024 Malawi & South Luangwa Scheduled Tour
Rates
Low Season
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$5, 932.00 per person sharing
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Single supplement
$742.00
High Season
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$6, 769.00 per person sharing
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Single supplement
$813.00
Children under 12 sharing
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$2, 359.00 per child
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Tour includes Game Park fees amounting to:
$135.00
The costs above are inclusive of 16.5% VAT - The only addition to the above costs is a mandatory 1% Tourism Levy that we must add to your invoice.
We aim to ensure there are no hidden costs when it comes to advertised rates.
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All our tours are guaranteed with just two people booked on, and we only take a maximum of 12 guests to ensure you get the best out of your journey!