Malawi - Featured Trips

A truly exceptional wildlife, mountain and Lake Malawi experience with your own private driver. This trip offers a great insight into the main attractions of South and central Malawi, where you will stay in comfort in local lodges. From Liwonde National Park to the forested hills of Zomba and Ntchisi rainforest and the shores of Lake Malawi, each destination offers mind blowing scenery and unique accommodation.

Arrival at Lilongwe International airport and transfer to Zomba by private vehicle with the option of stopping for sightseeing as you travel. Zomba is an interesting town being the former capital of the country. It is overlooked b y the unique mountainous slab of Zomba Platau where your journey ends today. Overnight at Zomba Forest Lodge on HB basis

Guided forest walks, mountain biking, fishing and horse riding can be arranged from the lodge. It is only a 15 minute drive into town if you wish to visit the old parliament and country's state houses. Overnight at Zomba Forest Lodge on HB basis

Journey on to Liwonde National Park and stay at Mvuu Camp where the river Shire enters the park. The waterfront location allows for game viewing from your deck with plentiful hippo and elephant populations. You will arrive in time for lunch and take a late afternoon boat safari including sundowners as the sun sinks below the horizon. Day 5 - All day for game drives, walking safaris and/or night drives all led by a professional safari guide. Overnight at Mvuu Camp on FB basis

A morning game drive as the wildlife becomes active before breakfast. After you have eaten you will travel onto Cape Maclear - the world's first freshwater National park - on the shores of Lake Malawi. All day to relax on the beaches of the lake or participate in some more active water pursuits, including sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, water skiing and even mountain biking. While in the water you will find that the colourful cichlid fish will approach you regularly. Overnight at Danforth Lodge on FB basis

Travel into the highlands of Dedza where craftsmen can be viewed in the workshops of Dedza Pottery. Your lodge is next door to this famous Malawian industry. There is time to take guided walks into the surrounding highlands with many paths leading from the lodge. The area is littered with natural shelters, caves and rock overhangs which are decorated with rock art. The paintings by BaTwa hunter gatherers form the densest cluster of rock art in central Africa. In the evening the local villagers will perform their traditional dancing ceremony for guests at the lodge in the grounds of the tea garden. Overnight at Dedza Pottery Lodge on HB basis

Your final port of call is Ntchisi Forest in central Malawi. The forest is a national reserve set on the escarpment of the rift valley with dramatic view over the lake and into neighbouring Mozambique. The reserve houses some of Malawi's last remaining indigenous rainforest. This really is a location to get away from it all as tourists are still a rarity in the area. Enjoy guided walking and cycling amongst the beautiful scenery with its bird life and colourful orchids as well as baboons and samongo monkeys. Overnight at Ntchisi Forest Lodge on HB basis

You will be driven back to Lilongwe on time for your international flight back home.

£1,995 per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling

Terms and Conditions apply. Price is subject to availability and subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

Accommodation on mixed board basis
Safari activities
All activities at Danforth, except sailing on the Mufasa and scuba-diving
Park fees
Internal transfers in a private vehicle

Meals and activities not stated in itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
International flight
Travel insurance
Visa cost