Land and Lake Safaris 2009
7 Day Northern Malawi Explorer
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COST- US$ 1380.00 p/p sharing – Single Supplement US$175 .00
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 days
Minimum: 4 people needed to guarantee this departure
Day 1 – Depart Lilongwe after breakfast and head northwards along the M1 via Kasungu to the Viphya Plateau. It’s a 4 hr drive to Luwawa Forest, where we overnight. After checking in to your chalets, an afternoon walk is offered, returning in time for sundowners overlooking the dam. Overnight Luwawa Forest Lodge on all meals basis.
Day 2 – After breakfast, depart northwards again through Mzuzu to Vwaza Marsh On arrival check into rustic chalets and the afternoon is spent on a short walk along lake Kazuni’s shoreline. Excellent bird life and hippo sightings are guaranteed. Overnight Kazuni Camp on an all inclusive meals Basis.
Day 3: - After a light snack we go on a 3 hr game walk, returning for a superb early lunch. Following this we pack up and continue to Nyika National Park. From the entrance of Nyika, we drive for 3 hrs through the reserve to Chelinda Camp. Game sightings are frequent along this route especially as you reach the higher plateau. Overnight Chelinda Camp in chalets overlooking the dam all camp meals provided.
Day 4 – Morning game drive and walk is offered returning to the chalets for lunch. In the afternoon a drive or game walk is on offer. Return to the Chalet for dinner. Overnight Chelinda Camp chalets all meals provided.
Day 5 – A leisurely breakfast, then depart back to Mzuzu and continue down into the rift valley to Chintheche. Drive through the rubber plantations and arrival time at Makuzi Beach is early afternoon. The rest of the day is spent exploring this beautiful part of the coast – walking, meeting villages or simply relaxing on the pure white sands. Overnight Makuzi Beach Lodge on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 6 – A day at leisure on the beach and surrounding area. Optional boat trip to a nearby Island [$10]. Of interest nearby is Old Bandawe which was the temporary home of the Livingstonia mission as the early missionaries were searching for a suitable site. Overnight Makuzi Beach Lodge on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 7 – Return along the lakeshore to Lilongwe. Arrival in Lilongwe is mid afternoon. Breakfast and picnic lunch.
Included: All transport Lilongwe return, all indicated accommodation, meals as indicated, game drives, game walks.
Excluded: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], meals as indicated, park entrance fees, services of guide, boat trips at Makuzi.
Luwawa Forest – This is Malawi’s largest forest plantation and the predominately pine trees are interspersed with endemic brachystegia trees and open “demob’s” which attracts a host of birdlife and at times small antelope species are seen.
Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve –Malawi’s best-kept game viewing secret. Aside from the wetlands, the flat terrain supporting mixed Brachystegia and mopane woodland is a haven for elephants, antelope and birds.
Nyika National Park – is Malawi’s largest NP and is vast range of rolling hills with the heart being gently undulating. averaging over 2000m asl. Covered in montane grassland and fern heather communities. The range of flora attracts varied selections of wildlife and a major feature of a visit to Nyika is the number of birds you are likely to see [More than 400 species].
Chintheche’s beaches are picture postcard with perfect white sand, jiggered rocky outcrops and remnant rainforests fringing the coastline. Makuzi Beach Lodge is a little piece of paradise, situated near the temporary site of the Livingstonia mission station, set in a secluded and private bay. Friendly and attentive service ensures your stay is comfortable and restful.
PLEASE NOTE – The above timings, distances and description are an indication only and could change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances, deteriorating road conditions or changes to the itinerary or lodge used.
Land and Lake reserves the right to change the itinerary if this is needed.