4 Day Luangwa Valley Standard Safari

The MOST popular BUDGET safari to Luangwa Valley - regular guaranteed departures to Africa's premier wildlife reserve.

COST - US $ 395.00  p/p sharing -  Single Supplement $ 60.00

Duration:-  3 Nights / 4 days

Season:-    All year - best for game April--November

Persons:-   Minimum 2 - max 16

Interest:-    Game viewing

Day 1
: - Meet at the Land and Lake Office at 0830 in the morning. [A free collection service is offered to clients in Lilongwe]. Depart Lilongwe at 0900 to Zambian Border. After completing immigration formalities it's a 3hr drive along a dirt road to Luangwa Valley. A picnic lunch is served en route and ETA at the lodge is early afternoon. Dinner is served overlooking the river and watching the animals as they come down to drink. 
Day 2 & 3: - After early morning refreshments,  we aim to be on our first game drive as the sun rises. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles,  to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then we again head out for our afternoon / night drive at around 1600  - returning to the lodge at 20H00, using a powerful spotlight to spot the infrequently seen nocturnal creatures.
Day 4: -  After a leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we return to Lilongwe, stopping at the tribal textiles workshop -- a community cultural workshop producing stunning ethnically designed garments and fabrics [Please note--depending on vehicle movements we may visit this workshop during the midday break the previous day if required]. A picnic lunch is served en route and ETA in Lilongwe 1500. A free drop off service is offered in Lilongwe

Included in the above package: Land transport Lilongwe return, 3 nights basic lodge accommodation, all meals, 4 X game drives,  & services of qualified guide.
Excluded in the above package: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable]. game walk [$ 20] - seasonal & Park entrance fees.

There is absolutely no problem traveling as a single woman. You are always part of a group and looked after by a qualified Land and Lake Guide throughout the entire trip.

REMEMBER--ONLY 2 people guarantees a departure !

For 5 day safari - 1 extra day in the park  - COST US $ 495.00
[park fee is therefore $ 75 p/p]

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.   

On the standard safari we use
Marula Lodge or Wildlife Camp. Both are set in spacious grounds, overlooking the Luangwa River and have swimming pools. Chalets are simply furnished and have en suite toilet facilities. 2 people share a chalet. Mosquito nets are provided. Both lodges have a bar serving a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
There is absolutely no problem traveling as a single woman, you are always part of a group and looked after by a qualified Land and Lake Guide throughout the safari.

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Marula Lodge bedroom

Marula Lodge

Open game viewing vehicles

Wildlife Camp