Malawi, Luangwa Valley, Tanzania

Day 1
Arrive at the International airport in Lilongwe. Makomo Representative will meet you and transfer you to Kumbali Country Lodge, a picturesque spot overlooking a quaint dairy farm.

Day 2 - 4 
On day 2, an early morning flight to Mfuwe, South - Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Upon arrival clear customs and you will be met by representative of Kafunta for transfer to the Lodge. Safari activities consist of game drives, night drives & walks. One may indicate what kind of safaris you would like to do each day.

Day 5
Transfer to the Viphya Plateau ( this takes 7 - 8 hours ) where you will stay at Luwawa Forest Lodge. The lodge has a perfect forest setting and overlooks the Luwawa Dam which is well stocked with fish ( fishing in season is permitted ). Optional activities include: Rock climbing and abseiling from the local inselbergs, sailing and kayaking, bird watching safaris, night drives, cultural experiences in remote villages, fishing, squash, table tennis, sundowners at local mountainpeaks, guided walks and mountainbiking.

Day 6 - 8
From Viphya you drive to Nyika National Park (about 5 hours), where the high montane grasslands rise above the bushveld and wetlands of Vwaza Marsh. Covering more than 4000 sq.km these two protected areas have the finest scenery, wildlife and wilderness to be found in the country. Discover

Day 9
This morning drive to Tukuyu in southern Tanzania. Overnight at Tukuyu Landmark Hotel. Rungwe boasts numerous natural attractions. Volcanic mountains, beautiful crater lakes and green valleys make it a hikers paradise. Being the greenest and one of the most fertile areas in the country, this is where the famous Rungwe tea prospers which will be visited.

Day 10
Old Farm House in Iringa, Kizolanza Farm some 50 km outside Iringa is a relatively cool place to spend the night. Overnight in Chalets with open fires. Restaurant offers good meals.

Day 11
After breakfast, continue to Ruaha National park, and check in at Ruaha river Lodge..

Day 12 -13
Ruaha National Park, in total three game-drives by Makomo car with one walking-safari (organised through Ruaha National Park headquarter's), overnight in the Ruaha River Lodge.Ruaha N.P. is Tanzania's 2nd biggest park. Wildlife is concentrated along the cascading Great Ruaha River that is the park's lifeblood.

Day 14
Drive 6 hrs back to Mikumi National Park, and enjoy a late afternoon game-drive by Makomo car. Overnight in Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

Day 15
An "expedition" through Uluguru Mountains to Selous Game Reserve ,   which is, depending on the river, a journey of about 8 -9  hours. A beautiful drive through rivers, villages, small bridges and the  tropical forest of Uluguru Mountains. Oovernight in Sable Mountain Lodge.

Day 16
Today we enter Selous Game Reserve,  for a full day of  game-drives by Makomo car. Overnight at Selous Wilderness Camp. The Reserve provides shelter for most of Tanzania's largest elephant population, large herds of buffalo, crocodile, hippo, a variety of 440 species of birds and over 2000 variety of plants. Lions and leopards are also present together with one of the greatest predators of Africa, the African wild dog. The park probably holds the largest concentration of this endangered animal, which hunts, in large packs and with the reputation of being among the most formidable predators.

Day 17
Selous Game Reserve, overnight at Selous Wilderness Camp. You will enjoy a boat safari and in the afternoon a game drive.

Day 18 -20
Flight from Selous to Mafia Island, Overnight Kinasi Lodge, a nicely located Lodge with Chalets facing the Ocean. It is an ideal place to organize your Diving & Snorkeling activities.

Day 21
Flight from Mafia to DIA and transfer to Royal Palm Moevenpick. Relax before your trip home.

Day 22
Early morning transfer to Airport for flight home.

End of Makomo Service.