Land & Lake Safaris 2012
11 Day Ultimate LAND & LAKE Safari
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5 days in the Luangwa Valley THORNICROFT and 5 days Sailing Safari
COST - Contact us for current prices please
Duration: - 10 Nights / 11 days
Persons: Minimum 4 - Maximum 8
Depart Lilongwe at 0900 by road heading towards Mchinji. Proceed through the Zambian border. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata. Take the dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm. Accommodation in en-suite chalets. Take a gentle walk along the Luangwa River. Dinner at the lodge.
Day 2, 3 & 4 SOUTH LUANGWA / THORNICROFT LODGE
Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim is to be on our first game drive by 6.15 am. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner [Night drive – Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is INCLUDED in your safari].
Day 5 LILONGWE / LODGE
After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 0900. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 1500. Check into your 4 star hotel / lodge on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 6 CHIOFU BAY / DANFORTH YACHT
From Lilongwe, road transfer to Lake Malawi. The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival. Set sail to Chiofu Bay on the Eastern shores of Lake Malawi. This beautiful, remote, sheltered bay offers great anchorage. Good fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Go on shore for a beach barbeque under the African stars. Overnight on "Mufasa" at anchor in the bay.
Day 7. PALMEIROS / DANFORTH YACHT
Have a refreshing swim followed by a hearty breakfast. Up anchor and sail on north up the lake to Palmeiros. Lush palm trees make this a pretty overnight anchorage. Dinner and overnight on board the yacht.
Day 8. LIKOMA ISLAND / DANFORTH YACHT
Set sail early in the morning to Likoma Island. Take a walk through the cobbled market square and visit the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy the culture and history of Likoma Island. Find anchorage in one of the many bays around the island. Swim, dive, snorkel, rest and relax. Meals on board the yacht. Overnight at anchor
Day 9 CHIZIMULU ISLAND / DANFORTH YACHT
Sail across to Chisimulu Island or continue to a sheltered spot further south. Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkeling around the island. Go for a leisurely walk on Chisimulu Island. Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10. SENGA BAY / LIVINGSTONIA BEACH HOTEL
Sail south and across to the mainland. Arrive at Senga Bay and guests disembark for their transfer to the Hotel. Guests check into Livingstonia Beach Hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis
Day 11. ROAD TRANSFER TO LILONGWE
After breakfast guests take a road transfer to Lilongwe (+- 2 hours) – Drop off at the airport or in Lilongwe for their onward journey.
Includes – Accommodation, full Yacht Charter, all transport , game drives, use of snorkelling & fishing equipment.
Excludes – Visa fees, Park fees, game walks, scuba diving.