Soon after Breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and our driver will take us to YODEP; a community based organization. This youth-led project works towards improving the livelihood of their community by instituting various projects to deal with famine, literacy issues, climate change, women empowerment and cultural preservation. The project leaders will welcome us, brief us about what they do, give us a community tour and give us a chance to interact with the local community.

After this experience, we will head out to Liwonde National Park arriving at Mvuu Camp late afternoon. It is a scenic drive through the countryside, skirting mountains, towns, and villages.

After checking in and getting settled, you can take a dip in the swimming pool, rest up on the front porch of your canvas cottage, or relax in the riverside lounge while being serenaded by hippos and songbird. In the early evening, we will enjoy our first game drive stopping on the riverbank for sundowners. After experiencing the breathtaking African sunset over the Shire River, we will go into the night safari to look for some nocturnal wildlife.

Regular sightings at Mvuu include black rhino, sable, cheetah, buffalo and lion as well as impala, kudu, waterbuck and elephants.

Travel Time: 2.5 hours

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will wake up to the beautiful sounds of birds chirping and go on an early morning walking safari in the park. After 2 hours, we will return to the camp for breakfast.

After breakfast, we will get take a boat safari, enjoying one of the best ways to view wildlife on the Shire River. We will return to the camp after 2 hours and enjoy free time before dinner under the night sky. Optional activities include:

– Lounging by the swimming pool

– Non-stop birding

– Trip to Njobvu Cultural Village Lodge and Nanthomba School

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

After our morning activity and hearty breakfast at Mvuu Camp, we will travel by road to Cape Maclear where we will spend the next two nights. The journey will take us through scenic landscapes and local villages, offering glimpses into the authentic Malawian way of life.

Arriving at Cape Maclear, we will be welcomed at Fat Monkeys Lodge, a charming beachfront retreat where Lake Malawi unfolds before our eyes. With its crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches, Lake Malawi is a true paradise for relaxation and water-based activities. Take the opportunity to swim, snorkel, or simply bask in the sun on the shores of this freshwater jewel.

Kayaking ($50)

Snorkeling ($50)

In the evening, there is an option to go on a sunset cruise. Watching the sunset over the vast expanse of Lake Malawi from the catamaran is an experience you will not soon forget!

Travel Time: 4 Hours

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to another morning along the picturesque shores of Lake Malawi. After breakfast, we will meet with our community guide for a village tour. This is a half day tour that includes:

– Fishing Village

– Tea Rooms and Local Shops

– Community Projects

– Schools (if open)

After lunch and the village tour, a guide will help us explore the Cape Maclear Mountains. The peak offers some of the most incredible views on this tour. We will see the bay and its three islands from the top.

Total Hiking time: 3.5 hours.

Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, we will be transported to Lilongwe in preparation for our trip to South Luangwa the next day.

To break up the drive, we will stop at a Central Malawian Gem, Mua Mission. Mua Mission is famous for its cultural museum and the quality woodcarvings produced and sold there. This will be a great place for you to purchase authentic Malawian souvenirs. The Chamare Museum reveals the cultures of three tribal groups; Chewa, Ngoni, and Yao.

In Lilongwe, we will stay in a 650-hectare forest reserve and dairy farm. The lodge has a garden with outdoor pool. Fine cuisine in the onsite restaurant, including homegrown vegetables and dairy products, will be available. Drinks can be enjoyed at the well-stocked bar. Activities in the surroundings include bird watching, forest walks, visits to the Kumbali Cultural Village and the Permaculture Center at the Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology.

Travel Time: 5 hours

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Soon after breakfast, we will head to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia and spend the night at Thornicroft Lodge.

Situated on the banks of the Luangwa River in the wildlife rich Mfuwe sector, this lodge is the perfect place to experience the Valley of the Leopards! The rooms all look out onto the river providing excellent hippo and croc viewing throughout the day and offer the chance to see the elephants cross in and out of the park at sunrise and sunset!

This world-renowned Safari destination is home to over 60 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Thornicroft lodge offers it’s guests professional safari experience & educational tours by their expert guides.

*Border crossing fees are included.

Travel Time: 6 hours

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Wake up and enjoy your breakfast while watching animals graze and drink water. After breakfast, we will enjoy a full day of safaris hoping to see Big Cats, Puku, Thornicraft’s Giraffe, Crewshay’s Zebra and Coke’s Hartebeest. After dinner we will enjoy a Sundowner overlooking the Luangwa or its plains. Into the evening we hope to spot some night life, including the elusive Leopard.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we get on a plane to venture to Livingstone. We will spend the evening on the northern banks of the Zambezi River, just 6 miles from Victoria Falls. You will have free time to participate in numerous optional activities including:

– Pool lounging

– Indulging in Spa Services

– Fishing

– Canoeing and various Water Sports

– Horseback riding

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will visit one of the most famous and iconic destinations in Africa, Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls, affectionately known as Mosi-oa Tunya by locals, meaning “the smoke that thunders.” It is the world’s LARGEST waterfall and is now one of the seven natural wonders of the world. We will watch the Zambezi River thundering over the drop – 500-million liters of water per minute – crashing into a deep gorge, throwing a cloud of mist and rainbow-lit spray high into the air.

We will enjoy dinner and the sunset while cruising down the Zambezi River.

Optional Add- On activities for the day: Ziplining from the Victoria Falls Bridge, visit to Livingstone Island, Historical Bridge Tour, and Full Moon Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Another beautiful day to explore Livingstone. There is a range of activities that we will be able to choose from including visiting Mukuni Park Curio Market, horseback riding through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Whitewater Rafting through the Batoka Gorge, or taking a steam train ride over the Victoria Falls Bridge.

If you want to cross another country off your list instead of staying in Livingstone, you can take a day tip to Chobe National Park in Botswana.

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will wake up and enjoy one last breakfast together before flying to Lusaka where you will connect to your flights home.

Meals Included: Breakfast