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Liwonde National Park

Highlights of Malawi

11 days from $4,990pp

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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:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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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.

    • Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
      Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
    • Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
      Market in Lilongwe, Malawi
    • Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi
      Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary, Malawi

  • 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.

    • Hippo in Liwonde
      Hippo in Liwonde
    • Elephants in Liwonde National Park
      Elephants in Liwonde National Park
    • Liwonde National Park
      Liwonde National Park

  • A full day to enjoy the wildlife on offer from Mvuu Camp. In the national park, you will see hippos, elephants, impalas and crocodiles, plus some wonderful birdlife as well as less common mammals such as the warthog.

    • Sunset in Liwonde National Park, Malawi
      Sunset in Liwonde National Park, Malawi
    • Bee eater, Liwonde
      Bee eater, Liwonde
    • Liwonde National Park, Malawi
      Liwonde National Park, Malawi

  • Another packed day of safari activities from Mvuu. There is a protected area of the national park where black rhinos have been introduced. Another undoubted highlight is taking a river cruise on the Shire, offering a different perspective from which to view the excellent wildlife.

    • Liwonde National Park
      Liwonde National Park
    • Malachite kingfisher, Liwonde
      Malachite kingfisher, Liwonde
    • Fish Eagle, Liwonde
      Fish Eagle, Liwonde

  • 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.

    • The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear
      The Mufasa, Danforth Yachting, Cape Maclear
    • Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Snorkelling at Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Bee-eater, Cape Maclear, Malawi

  • There are a number of water sports you can participate in at Norman Carr Cottage including snorkeling, canoeing and water-skiing.

    • Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Pied kingfisher at Cape Maclear, Malawi
    • Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi
      Fish eagle at Cape Maclear, Malawi

  • Today, you can explore the area further on a guided village walk, giving you a great insight into day-to-day life in Malawi.

    • Local girl at Cape Maclear
      Local girl at Cape Maclear
    • Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island
      Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island
    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi

  • In the morning, you will be driven to 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.

    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi
    • Lake Malawi
      Lake Malawi

  • On Mumbo Island you are provided with your own kayak and snorkeling 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 colored fish.

  • 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.

  • You will catch the boat back to Cape Maclear this morning for your transfer back to Lilongwe and your onward flights.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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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.

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When to go

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Lilongwe
 
Liwonde National Park
 
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear