Experience nature at close quarters - without compromising your comfort.

COST - US $ 1180.00  p/p sharing - Single Supplement $ 180.00

Area: -        Zambia - W of Lilongwe in the Eastern Province of Zambia.
Duration: -  6 Nights / 7 days
Season: -   Year round 
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. 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 our chalets followed by tea and coffee.

Day 2: - After a light snack with tea & coffee we depart for a morning drive at 06H00. All game drives are undertaken in open game viewing 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". The evening game drive departs the lodge at 16.30 and returns at 20.00. Evening Dinner

Day 3, 4, 5, 6 : - Your guides will offer you the options of where and when to go on game drives--a popular option is the all day drive which takes you out of the immediate area into a different part the reserve.

Day 7: - A  more relaxing start to the day, breakfast then pack up and return back to Lilongwe via the popular tribal textiles craft shop.  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, 6 nights lodge accommodation, all meals, game drives and night safaris.
Excluded in the above package: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], park entrance fees [$125]

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.