The Best of Central Africa Wing Safari

“5 Paws”

This customized safari explores the best of Zambia and Malawi. Two of the region’s finest wildlife parks are combined with the shores of Lake Malawi to offer a superb wildlife, scenic and cultural experience in one of Africa’s friendliest regions. The combination of aeriel viewing, open 4x4 vehicle game drives, foot safaris and boating provides guests with an enriching and varied experience. This safari has daily departures from Lilongwe Airport for a minimum of two people for any duration. Accommodation is in choice tented camps, lodges or hotels.

Days 1 to 3: Luangwa Valley

On arrival at Lilongwe Airport, you transfer to your aircraft fro the 50 minute flight to the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. After landing at Mfuwe, you are driven to the camp of your choice, including Tena Tena, Tafika, Mfuwe, Kaingo, Nkwali, Kapani, Chichele or Lion Camp.

Days 4 and 5: Liwonde National Park - Mvuu

We transfer back to Malawi and then fly onto Liwonde National Park, one of the most scenic and diverse game parks around. The park straddles the Shire River, the main outlet for Lake Malawi. The attractive park is home to Black Rhino, Lion, huge Crocodiles, countless pods of Hippo, Sable, Elephants. Some of the best birding on the continent awaits visitors to this park.

Accommodation is at Mvuu Lodge- a 10 bedded, comfortable tented camp. Activities centre on game viewing and birding by boat, in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives and walks.

Day 6 and 7: Lake Malawi

From Mvuuwe travel by road or by air to the remote Chintheche Inn, situated on the northern shores of Lake Malawi. The lake here is free of bilharzia and offers safe swimming in the clear waters of one of Africa’s largest freshwater lakes. These two nights offer a fascinating contrast to the rest of the safari. Besides the beach and the water-sport activities, guests can visit the neighbouring traditional villages and learn about and enjoy rural African culture, traditions and village life.

Day 8 : Safari Ends

After breakfast you are flown or driven back to Lilongwe where your safari ends.

For more information about this and other parts of a South African safari experience, please contact us. Our experienced team will help you build the perfect safari pacakge.

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