Malawi, Zambia

Since 1986

Malawi's first established Tour Operator has been running excursions across the region for over 37 Years.

We're a small, family owned and run tour operator based in Lilongwe with the focus on quality.

We have set-date departures that run throughout the year to some of the best locations across Malawi and Zambia. We offer advice and guidance on travel and create tailor-made itineraries to suit you!

As well as being a DMC service for the region, we book hotels and lodges, offer transfer services, as well as internal flight reservations for Malawi and Zambia.

With our own fleet of extended, expedition safari vehicles as well as a range of Fully equipped Toyota Hilux's available for self-driving and camping expeditions, your choices of travel across the region are unlimited!

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Our set-date departure tours are a popular choice to experience the best that Malawi & Zambia have to offer at the best cost.

Travel with like-minded individuals between 10 and 21 days!

Tours that explore Southern Malawi, the whole of Malawi, Malawi and South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, our infamous 'Wild Zambia' that ventures to some of Zambia's most remote locations, and our new 2024 All-Female departures.

As the regional specialist and a dedicated tour operator traveling for more than 35 years - Land & lake Safaris offers expert guidance on bespoke travel. Our team of dedicated consultants help create your ideal itinerary. Be it specific to locations, species, culture, history...

Our range of vehicles, guides expertise and knowledge on areas and accommodation mean we have the tools to create your tour just as you'd like it.

A bird in Dzalanyama Forest Reserve in Malawi

One of our favorite expeditions is one that takes the road less travelled.

Our vehicles and guides are well equipped to go remote - be it self-drive that you'd like the freedom to roam or if you'd like your own private guide and vehicle to lead you through the depths of Africa.

Test the waters with our Scheduled 'Wild Zambia' departures that explore remote northern Zambia with a full Land & Lake team by your side.

Remote Camping on Wild Zambia in Bangweulu Wetlands

Self-driving across Malawi and Zambia is not only safe, but an enjoyable experience for families, individuals and couples. It's an opportunity to take the road at your own pace and stop as frequently, or as infrequently as you'd like.

Our lodge-based car hire includes unlimited mileage, 90% insurance coverage, 24 hr support and even a little picnic basket full of treats.

Our fully kitted camping vehicles are equipped so that you can camp road-side in not only comfort, but style!

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Enjoy a truly Malawian escapade in our new range of "Experiences"

These short day and overnight excursions are jammed packed and unique to the region. They highlight the history and culture of the Central region, unique wildlife and birds that both call Malawi and home and visit for short period of time annually.

Delve into Malawi's only food tour as we taste and cook a range of local dishes like nsima, mandasi, and learn how to brew kachasu!

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Trying a bicycle taxi to Liwonde as a local experience in Malawi

Child with giraffe skull and guide in South Luangwa National Park

creating the perfect family exploration!

Woman watching sunset in Kafunta River Lodge in South Luangwa National Park.

The new all-female experience

Wild Zambia

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Empowering communities to embrace conservation and ecological sustainability through tourism, involving education, innovation and active participation. We are committed to fostering environmental stewardship by implementing sustainable practices and encouraging community involvement. Through various initiatives, we aim to create direct, personal connections with communities that will directly benefit families and the surrounding environment.

We envision a future where communities live in harmony with nature, embracing sustainable practices that protect future livelihoods and the environment. We envision close partnerships with the Dzalanyama and Surrounding communities to ensure the protection of the forest through regeneration, policing, education and embracing tourism as an alternative income generation.