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7 Day itinerary in Malawi, Africa

The Malawi Journey

This tour of Malawi is a 7-day journey that begins with a transfer from Lilongwe International Airport to the Annie’s Lodge Cape Maclear for one night. The tour continues with two nights at Mvuu Camp in the Liwonde National Park, where you can take part in an evening game drive and a boat ride and w... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Lilongwe

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Evening game drive at Liwonde National Park

2

Boat ride and walking safari at Liwonde National Park

3

Relax and unwind at the Makokola Retreat on the Mangochi Lake shore

4

Enjoy a boat cruise on the lake at Senga Bay

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival & Transfer to Cape Maclear

Welcome to Malawi! 


You will arrive on your flight into Lilongwe International Airport. An English-speaking driver will welcome you and escort you to your transfer vehicle after you have cleared passport control and collected your luggage. 


You will be transferred to your hotel via City Tour — Annie’s Lodge Cape Maclear where you will stay for 01 night.


You will be assisted to check in and will afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.


Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: Annie’s Lodge Cape Maclear
Day 2

place Liwonde National Park Evening Game Drive

After a decadent breakfast, you will be transferred to the Liwonde Area and arrive in time for lunch. 


Mvuu Camp, where you will stay for 02 nights, is sited on the banks of the Shire River. Take part in an evening game drive. The unspoiled nature of Liwonde National Park is one of its great attractions.  


After the game drive, you will be transferred back to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. 


Mvuu Camp overlooks a broad stretch of the Shire River (pronounced Shiree) in Liwonde National Park. The camp is a clever mix of stone and canvas chalets and specially designed family tents, which total 14 units. Between two huge baobab trees is an impressive thatched dining and lounge area, and dinners are sometimes served under the stars in a specially built boma. A custom-built education and conference centre has facilities for up to 40 delegates or smaller corporate and team building functions.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: Mvuu Camp
Day 3

place Liwonde National Park Boat Ride & Walking Safari

After breakfast, take a morning boat ride. Cruise through the river, enjoying its splendor. In the afternoon, enjoy the walking safari as you explore Liwonde and the Shire River banks on foot.


After the walking safari, you will be transferred back to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. 


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: Mvuu Camp
Day 4

place Mangochi Lakeshore

After a decadent breakfast, you will be transferred down to the Mangochi Lake shore. Makokola Retreat, where you will stay for two nights, is set on an unspoiled palm-fringed lake shore, north of Mangochi. The ideal place to relax and unwind, Club Makokola also has an unrivalled range of activities to offer its guests. 


Welcome to the Makokola Retreat. Brilliantly green gardens reveal spacious beach villas and rooms perched along the shores of southern Lake Malawi. We provide gracious service and an unmatched experience in Malawi. This showpiece property captures the essence of African design, culture, and tradition. While staying with us, fill every moment with a sense of natural connection to our wonderful retreat.


You will be assisted to check in and will afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: The Makokola Retreat
Day 5

place Mangochi Free Day

After a decadent breakfast, you will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 


If golf is your thing, Makokalo has it all. A day spent relaxing or being pampered is what you need. 


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: The Makokola Retreat
Day 6

place Senga Bay

After a decadent breakfast, you will be transferred to Senga Bay the closest lakeshore to Lilongwe. Arrive at the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel, where you will stay for one night, mid-afternoon. 


Visits to the Bird Island, crocodile, and tropical fish farms can be arranged. Spend your last night on this private beach, known as the Grand Beach. Enjoy a boat cruise on the lake as well.


Opposite Bird Island on the Salima shores of Lake Malawi is Sunbird Livingstonia Beach. This exclusive hotel is located on a one-kilometer-long private beach, and adjoining the beach is the hotel’s spectacular campsite. The hotel is a 2-hour drive from Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. The open-air terrace restaurant and the second-story dining room both overlook the beautifully tended gardens and the long stretch of beach.


After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Lodges: Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
Day 7

place End of the Trip

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye to our beautiful country. We hope you enjoyed your journey.


After breakfast, you will depart Senga Bay and be transferred to Lilongwe International Airport, where you will board your flight home.


Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Annie’s Lodge Cape Maclear
  • Mvuu Camp
  • The Makokola Retreat
  • Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Dinner (6)
  • Lunch (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfer from Lilongwe International Airport to Hotel
  • Transfer from Annie’s Lodge Cape Maclear to Mvuu Camp
  • Transfer from Mvuu Camp to Makokola Retreat
  • Transfer from Makokola Retreat to Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
  • Transfer from Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel to Lilongwe International Airport
  • English Speaking Driver Throughout

Activities expand_less

  • Evening game drive at Liwonde National
  • Morning Boat Cruise
  • Afternoon Walking Safari
  • Sunset Boat Cruise in Senga Bay

Not Included expand_less

  • International flights
  • Visa - as per country requirements
  • Drinks during meals
  • Gratuities
  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency.
  • Mineral water beyond that which is supplied.
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.)

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