Land & Lake Safaris 2012

6 Day Luangwa - THORNICROFT & Dzalanyama Lodge 

A range of ecosystems and experiences without vast travelling distances.
Simply the best for birwatching and wildlife in the region. 

COST - US$ 880.00 p/p sharing – Single Supplement US$ 115.00 Min 4 people  

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 days

Day 1: - Depart Lilongwe  to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is mid afternoon. On arrival check into your chalets followed by tea and coffee. Dinner is served from 19H30 onwards

Day 2&3: - Morning and afternoon /night drives. All game drives are undertaken in open game viewing vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Overnight lodge full board basis.

Day 4: - After breakfast the return transfer vehicle departs at 09H00. Arrival in Lilongwe is mid afternoon, and then it’s a 1 and half transfer time to Dzalanyama. Evening dinner. Overnight Dzalanyama Forest Lodge

Day 5: - After an early cup of tea or coffee and a light snack, we go on an approx. 4 hr walk. The area is renowned for its excellent bird life and at times small antelope are seen. Return to the lodge and enjoy a delicious brunch [eggs, bacon, toast, salads, cold meat etc] after which there is time to relax or swim in the cool mountain stream that flows past the front of the lodge. The afternoon is spent around the waterfalls—a short drive away. We return to the lodge, as it gets dark, using a spotlight to see nocturnal animals and an area speciality the Pennant Winged Nightjar. Evening dinner. Overnight Dzalanyama Forest Lodge.

Day 6: - After breakfast we depart to Lilongwe in time for your return flight or onward journey.

Included: All transport Lilongwe return, 5 nights lodge, meals as indicated, 4 X game drives, walks at Dzalanyama.
Excluded: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], Luangwa park fees [US $ 50 p/p], and Luangwa game walks.

Luangwa Valley - 9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. The South Luangwa has been described as the premier park in Africa foremost for the variety of species seen when visiting. A visit to Malawi and Zambia would be totally incomplete without experiencing the sheer magnitude and delight of this unique area.