COST - US $ 1350.00  p/p sharing - Single Supplement $ 150.00

Area: -        Dzalanyama SW of Lilongwe - Zambia - Eastern Province & Lake - Senga Bay.
Duration: - 7 Nights / 8 days
Season: -     All year
Persons: -   Minimum 2 - max 8
Interest: -   Birding watching, forest walking, game viewing by vehicle, snorkelling, swimming. 

Day 1: - Depart Lilongwe mid morning and drive to Dzalanyama Forest Reserve. Driving time 1 & 1/2 hrs. Lunch followed by a walk in and around the surrounding Brachystegia Forest and nearby stream. Evening dinner. Overnight Dzalanyama Forest Lodge.

Day 2: - 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 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 birds. Evening dinner. Overnight Dzalanyama Forest Lodge.

Day 3: - After an early breakfast we depart to Lilongwe in time to join a standard Luangwa safari. Depart Lilongwe at 0900 continue to Zambia then 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 our chalets followed by tea and coffee. A short walk along the Luangwa riverbank is offered.

Day 4& 5: - After a light snack with tea & coffee we depart for a morning drive at 06H00. 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, swim, and tea then we again head out for our afternoon drive at around 16H00 - returning to the lodge at 20H00.

Day 6: - After breakfast we return back to Lilongwe via the popular tribal textiles craft shop. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and we continue to Lake Malawi & Senga Bay. ETA at Safari Beach Lodge in time for a sundowner. Overnight on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 7: - Day at leisure or explore the surrounding forests and beaches. Overnight Lodge on DBB basis--optional boat cruise.

Day 8: After breakfast transfer back to Lilongwe in time for your return flight or onward journey.

Included: All transport Lilongwe return, 7 nights lodge, meals as indicated, 4 X game drives.
Excluded: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], Luangwa park fees, lunches at the lake, optional excursions and water sports at the lake.

Dzalanyama Reserve - is a range of steep sided hills covered by mostly Brachystegias  trees with 3 dominant species sometimes entirely covering large areas. Other species found are Msuku (Uapaca) and clumps of Nyowe (Eugenia Cordata).  At the highest points and fringing the higher streams there are patches of montane evergreen woodland.
Dzalanyama Forest Lodge is set overlooking the Makata Stream It is the ideal retreat from which to enjoy bird watching, hiking and to simply enjoy the solitude of the surrounding forest.
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 Lodge is set on the banks of the Luangwa river overlooking the National Park.  Central to the chalets is the spacious dining area with a bar and viewing area. Each canvass and stone chalet is comfortably furnished, en suite, spacious each with their own private verandah. There is a fan and walk in mosquito net in each chalet 
Lake Malawi -
The worlds 3^rd largest fresh water lake and home to over 800 fish species, a greater number of freshwater species than are found in Europe and N America combined. The vast majority of these fish belong to the Cichlid group, brightly coloured and plentiful.
Safari Beach Lodge - situated in the Senga Bay Forest reserve on the shores of Lake Malawi, it is the ideal place to relax. Accommodation is in secluded en suite safari tents mounted on wooden platforms overlooking the lake.