If you want a bespoke and fabulous…
If you want a bespoke and fabulous holiday planned and overseen by an experienced and reliable...
Wild bush & beach adventure
12 days from £4,820pp
What is tailor made?
Customised itinerary | Every trip is unique | Flexible accommodation options | Designed to your budget
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Itinerary highlights
Enjoy game drives in the wild Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve to view elephant, buffalo and lion.
Spend an afternoon in a local village learning about Malawi's rich culture.
Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Price includes
Scheduled international flights
In-destination transfers
Activities and excursions as detailed
- Lilongwe
- Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
- Lilongwe Airport
- The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Itinerary idea in detail
Close allIncludes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Day 1 International outbound flight
International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lilongwe.
Day 2 Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Lilongwe , Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
On arrival in Lilongwe you will be met by your driver who will take you to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and to your lodge.
Accommodation
Day 3 Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
There are a wide variety of activities to enjoy from Tongole. Perhaps explore the Wildlife Reserve walking safaris with your guides. Walking safaris reveal the smaller animals, birds, insects and trees. They give a fascinating insight into the bush.
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Day 4 Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Depending on water levels you could take a canoe trip on the Bua River or try your hand at some fly fishing. The Bua River winds through the reserve and is a magnet for game as well as water birds.
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Day 5 Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
An alternative to safari activities is to head out to one of the local villages for an afternoon. Here you can immerse yourself in local village life and learn about Malawi's rich cultural heritage.
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Day 6 The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve , Lilongwe Airport , The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
After breakfast you'll be driven to Lake Malawi. The drive is through some lovely scenery, but if you'd rather fly to Cape Maclear then this is also possible, just ask your specialist for more details. On arrival at your lodge you can relax beside the sparkling waters of Lake Malawi.
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Day 7 The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
You have five nights to relax on the shores of Lake Malawi. You can enjoy snorkelling to see the endemic cichlid fish, sailing, exploring local villages or simply relaxing with a book.
Accommodation options
Day 8 The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Day 9 The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Day 10 The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Day 11 International return flight
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear , International return flight
You'll be driven back to Lilongwe Airport today.
Day 12 International return flight
International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Malawi will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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