11 Day ULTIMATE LAND & LAKE SAFARI
5 days in the Luangwa Valley and 5 days Sailing Safari
COST - US $ 2,395.00 p/p 4 or more clients Single Suppliment $ 145
Area: - Zambia - Luangwa Valley / Malawi - Northern Lake Malawi
Duration: - 10 Nights / 11 days
Season: - All year
Persons: - Minimum 2 - Maximum 8
Interest: - Game viewing, sailing, swimming, snorkelling and unlimited water sports.
Day 1 SOUTH LUANGWA
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 SOUTH LUANGWA
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 3 & Day 4 SOUTH LUANGWA
Early
morning wake up call and game drives. Drinks and snacks are
taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Return 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 for Dinner .
Day 5 LILONGWE
After a
more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up
and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 0900 and we do stop at
the popular tribal textile craft workshop on the return journey. A
picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 1500. Check
into your hotel for dinner bed and breakfast.
Day 6 CHIOFU BAY
From
Lilongwe, road transfer to Senga Bay. 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. Beautiful,
remote, sheltered bay. A 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
Take a
nature walk before breakfast. Superb views over the lake.
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
Set sail
early in the morning to Likoma Island. Take a walk through the
cobbled market square and visit the magnificent St. Pauls 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
Sail across to Chisimulu Island. 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. MAKUZI BEACH LODGE
Sail across to the mainland. Arrive at Makuzi Beach Lodge in the
shelter of Bandawe point, just south of Chintheche. Beautiful
bay, clean white beaches, super beach-side lodge. Guests check
into Makuzi Beach lodge for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 11. ROAD TRANSFER TO LILONGWE
After breakfast guests take a road transfer to Lilongwe (+- 4 hours) in time to connect to your international flight.