Luangwa Valley, Malawi

Day 1 - 3
Upon arrival at Kamuzu International Airport, board a domestic to Mfuwe, Kafunta River Lodge, enjoy game viewing activities.

South Luangwa National Park
Malawi is fortunate to be a gateway to this beautiful park in Zambia, "the Valley of the Elephants", one of the finest game viewing areas in all of Africa. South Luangwa is the better known of the parks in Zambia, with an extensive network of roads and lodges it offers a unique wilderness experience. The valley is teaming with a large variety of game. Large herds of buffalo (said be to the largest in Africa) and also elephants are one of the major attractions of the valley. There is a wide variety of wildlife, probably the best in central Africa. This park has numerous lions, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, elephants various types of antelope and birds.

Day 4
Road Transfer to Lilongwe and overnight at Kumbali Lodge which offers you one of the few natural forests and a spectacular view from the hills of the Capital Hill Dairy Farm across to Nkhoma Mountain, which completes the picturesque setting of this country lodge.

Day 5 & 6
Early morning transfer to Cape Maclear for onward transfer to Mumbo Island where you will stay at Kayak Africa. Mumbo Island is a pristine and deserted tropical island, and the undisputed jewel of the Lake Malawi National Park. Mumbo Island has never been populated, and is still in its natural state with a thick covering of miombo woodland and ancient fig and baobab trees.

Day 7 & 8
You will be picked up by Danforth Yachting from Mumbo Island and overnight on board the yacht "Mufasa" The Mufasa is a fully equipped and crewed ocean going catamaran, which sleeps eight guests in comfort and style. The layout includes two bathrooms, four double cabins, 2 crew berths, saloon, galley, cockpit under shade bimini and a dive platform. Mufusa is the only ocean-going, live aboard yacht on Lake Malawi. Be as active or as relaxed as you choose. Patient and encouraging water sports instructors give expert tuition for waterskiing, wakeboarding, snorkeling and sailing

Day 9 & 10
Drop off at Likoma Island where Manda Wilderness will do a boat transfer on day 9 to Nkwichi Lodge where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Northern Niassa and experience Malawian culture in the local village.

Day 11 & 12
Transfer by boat to Likoma Island overnight at Kaya Mawa where you will enjoy seculded luxury in traditional surroundings and enjoy activities such as safaris on traditional dhow sailing craft and dug-out canoes. The beach is home to several imported boats: laser, windsurfer and there is water-skiing and wake-boarding, all with instruction available. Fishing rods are also available.

Day 13
After breakfast transfers back to Lilongwe Airport for onward connection home.

End of Makomo services.