5-Day Luangwa Valley - LUXURY - Game viewing

an upmaket jorney to one of Africas finest game parks -

COST - US 900.00  p/p sharing – Single Supplement $ 120.00 -  THORNICROFT

 COST - US 1045.00  p/p sharing – Single Supplement $ 150.00 -  KAFUNTA

COST - US 1775.00  p/p sharing – Single Supplement $ 565.00 -  MFUWE LODGE

Area:-             Zambia - W of Lilongwe in the Eastern Province of Zambia.

Duration:-       4 Nights / 5 days

Season;-          All year

Persons:-        Minimum 2 – max 20

Interest:-        Game viewing by vehicle, birdwatching.


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. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] Here we complete immigration formalities and continue to Mwami - [the Zambian border]. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata - Zambia's capital of the Eastern Province. Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm. On arrival we check into your chalets followed by tea and coffee. A game drive is available for those that wish, returning for dinner.

Day 2: - 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, 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 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. - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat.]

Day 3 & Day 4 : -  Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim again is to depart as early as possible. Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a delicious "brunch". An afternoon rest, swim or visit to one of the local craft stores is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. We again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600  - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner .

Day 5: - After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 0900 back to Lilongwe. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 1500. A free drop off service is offered in Lilongwe

Included in the above package: All transport Lilongwe return, 3 nights lodge accommodation, all meals, 6 X game drives, services of guide.

Excluded in the above package: drinks, visa fees [if applicable], game walk [seasonal - $ 25], park entrance fees [$ 25 p/p/p/d]

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.

Thornicroft - 10 spacious and airy en suite chalets built with stone and wood with canvass roofs. Luxurious beds and mattresses  ensures you the best nights rest possible, whilst being safely tucked inside your large walk in mosquito net. The chalets are large enough to accommodate an extra bed for children if required. Square pin electrical power sockets are provided close to your writing desk and personal safety deposit box. Each chalet has a veranda with a views over the river & park.


Kafunta River Lodge is set in riverine forest on the banks of the Luangwa River. Central to the chalets is the spacious dining area with a bar and 2 X pools adjacent. Each thatched chalet is raised on stilts with their own private verandah and en suite facilities. There is a bar fridge, fan, walk in mosquito nets, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities in each chalet

MFUWE LODGE is set amongst huge Ebony and Fig trees on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. The lodge is inside the national park.  The lodge has is 220v electricity and potable drinking water.
Central to the chalets is the spacious dining area with a bar and pool.
Each thatched chalet has their own private verandah and en suite facilities. Each chalet has a fridge,  and walk in mosquito net. There is a library available with ample reading material.
Price based on 2 people sharing a chalet. Single supplement is levied if you do not want to share. 
Towels are provided for bathing and for the swimming pool.  The lodge is informal and there is no need to dress for dinner

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