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Tour highlights
Safari in Liwonde National Park.
Cruise the Shire River.
Enjoy some excellent birdwatching.
Snorkel and swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lilongwe.
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On arrival at Lilongwe Airport you will be met by your driver who will take you to your guesthouse in Lilongwe for the night.
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![Market in Lilongwe, Malawi]()
Market in Lilongwe, Malawi -
![Market in Lilongwe, Malawi]()
Market in Lilongwe, Malawi -
![Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi]()
Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi
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You will leave Lilongwe today and enjoy a wonderful drive taking in the varied landscapes of rural Malawi. Following the course of the Shire River you will enter the Liwonde National Park. From here things become gradually more wild and remote before you arrive at the Mvuu Camp for your three night stay.
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![Hippo in Liwonde]()
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![Liwonde National Park]()
Liwonde National Park -
![Elephants in Liwonde National Park]()
Elephants in Liwonde National Park
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A full day to enjoy the game viewing on offer from Mvuu Camp. In the national park you will see hippo, elephant, impala and crocodile, plus some wonderful birdlife as well as less common mammals such as the warthog.
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![Sabi star flower, Liwonde]()
Sabi star flower, Liwonde -
![White breasted Cormorant]()
White breasted Cormorant -
![Malachite kingfisher, Liwonde]()
Malachite kingfisher, Liwonde
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Another packed day of safari activities from Mvuu. There is a protected area of the national park where black rhino have been introduced. Another undoubted highlight is to take a river cruise on the Shire, offering a different perspective from which to view the excellent game.
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![Liwonde National Park, Malawi]()
Liwonde National Park, Malawi -
![Liwonde National Park, Malawi]()
Liwonde National Park, Malawi -
![Liwonde National Park, Malawi]()
Liwonde National Park, Malawi
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You will leave Liwonde today as you drive to Cape Maclear, a lovely journey that takes you through lots of rural Malawi. Once at the lakeshore you will stay at Norman Carr Cottage for the next three nights.
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![The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear]()
The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear -
![Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi]()
Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi -
![Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi]()
Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi
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There are a number of water sports you can participate in at Norman Carr Cottage including snorkelling, canoeing and water-skiing.
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![Cape Maclear, Malawi]()
Cape Maclear, Malawi -
![Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi]()
Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi -
![Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi]()
Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi
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Today you can explore the area further on a guided village walk, giving you a great insight into day to day life in Malawi.
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![Local girl at Cape Maclear]()
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![Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island]()
Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island -
![Lake Malawi]()
Lake Malawi
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In the morning you will be driven Cape Maclear boat jetty. Here you can choose to either kayak for around an hour or enjoy a short boat transfer to Mumbo Island. On this gorgeous, unspoiled island you will spend two nights in a comfortable en suite tent.
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![Lake Malawi]()
Lake Malawi -
![Lake Malawi]()
Lake Malawi
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On Mumbo Island you are provided with your own kayak and snorkelling equipment. Lake Malawi is at its beautiful best here, you can spend the day swimming, paddling and looking for some of the many species of brilliantly coloured fish.
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Diving in Lake Malawi is a unique experience and can be set up in advance of your stay should you wish. Alternatively, there are some fabulous walks around Mumbo Island — it has never been populated and remains largely unspoilt. Spend the day exploring the stunning fig, baobab and miombo woodland.
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You will catch the boat back to Cape Maclear this morning for your transfer back to Lilongwe and your onward flights.
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Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Accommodation
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Heuglin's Lodge ![Heuglin's Lodge, Lilongwe]()
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Mvuu Camp ![Mvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park]()
Mvuu Camp
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Mvuu Wilderness Lodge ![Mvuu Wilderness Lodge, Liwonde National Park]()
Mvuu Wilderness Lodge
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Norman Carr Cottage ![Norman Carr Cottage, Cape Maclear]()
Norman Carr Cottage
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Pumulani Lodge ![Pumulani, Cape Maclear]()
Pumulani Lodge
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Mumbo Island ![Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi National Park]()
Mumbo Island
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When to go
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Lilongwe | ||
| Liwonde National Park | ||
| The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear |
