Experience nature at close quarters- on foot - without compromising your comfort.

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Area: -         Zambia - W of Lilongwe in the Eastern Province of Zambia.
Duration: -  3 Nights / 4 days
Season: -     June - October 
Persons: -    Minimum 2 - max 8
Interest: -   Game viewing on foot and vehicle.

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.   
Day 2 & 3: -  Early morning refreshments, then we depart on our morning walking safari. Tea, coffee and a light snack are taken with for your enjoyment whilst on the walk. Depending on routing and game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a delicious "brunch". An afternoon rest followed by an afternoon / Night drive, returning for evening dinner.
Day 4: -. A leisurely morning then a return transfer 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, 3 X nights Lodge, 2 X game walks, 2 X night drives, all meals.
Excluded in the above package: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], park entrance fees.

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 has 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.

The colour scheme is in African earth tones, the aim being to create a feeling of simplistic sophistication with modern conveniences. Natural materials have been used artistically to give each chalet its unique style and ambience. 

The restaurant, bar and lounge area is in the heart of the property within easy reach of all the chalets. Set menu's are offered and all dietary requirements are catered for as long as we have prior notice. Tea and coffee will be available at all times and the bar serves a selection of drinks for all occasions.