Zambia & Malawi Honeymoon Safari
Zambia and Malawi Honeymoon Safari, 11 Days (10 nights) - From £3,560 Per Person, Excluding International Flights
Day 1
Upon arrival into Lusaka Airport you will be met and shown to your flight to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa National Park. At Mfuwe Airport
you will be met by your guide and transferred to Mfuwe Lodge. Depending on your time of arrival and how tired you are you may have a chance for a siesta before heading off on your first game drive or bush walk. Mfuwe lodge is set just inside the South Luangwa National Park on the bank of two lagoons full of hippos! Beneath a mixture of ebony and mahogany trees the thatched chalets sit overlooking the lagoons. The lodge has a beautiful infinity pool, perfect for cooling off in after a game drive! The lodge’s permanent residents or those who just make a quick visit are the giraffe, buffalo, crocodile and elephants which makes for brilliant game viewing right at the lodge!
Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge – Thatched chalets with private verandas, comfortable sitting rooms and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers with a view! (D)
Days 2 & 3
You will have two full days in this fantastic area of the South Luangwa National Park. Spend the days on game drives around this area of the Luangwa Valley. The game here is fantastic and the guides are excellent. You will set out as the sun is rising for your first game drive and then again in the late afternoon when the bush comes alive! Enjoy a sundowner in the bush listening to the sounds of the animals and birds.
The South Luangwa Valley is undoubtedly one of the finest areas to visit in Africa. Consisting of riverine and mopane woodland dotted with ebony groves, water meadows and the vast Luangwa River, this is a beautiful corner of Africa and an enthralling place to spend your Zambia safari. This lends itself to perfect leopard territory resulting in the Valley often being referred to as "Valley of the Leopards". Beautiful water glades provide the perfect grazing grounds for a variety of antelope including, impala, puku, eland, waterbuck, bushbuck and kudu. Elephants number around 20-35,000 in the entire valley with roughly 10,000 inhabiting the park itself. Lion populations on the other hand are stable however are slightly more temperamental as a result of over hunting; there are still some beautiful young prides which seem to be doing well and are often seen in and around camps especially in the Nsefu sector! The slightly reduced number of lions is in fact probably why the leopard numbers in the valley are so high with it being estimated that there are approximately 1 to every 2.5kms!
Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 4
Today you will be driven to Chamilandu Camp. This is a small and exclusive camp with just 3 chalets, making this perfect for a honeymoon! The walking here is fantastic and the views from camp are second to none. You don’t even need to leave the camp to watch the wildlife!
Overnight: Chamilandu – The camp consists of just three beautifully designed tree houses! Each has its own veranda and an open fronted bathroom with stunning views over the river! (B/L/D)
Days 5 & 6
Spend two full days on walking safaris and game drives around this area of the South Luangwa National Park. There are several lagoons near the camp which are teaming with wildlife! Walking safaris are a fantastic way of seeing the bush! The expert guides will walk with you through some of the most wild and untouched wilderness where you may be able to spot elephants drinking in the lagoons. The evening is spent enjoying a sundowner on the river or sitting around the camp with the other guests talking about the adventures of your day.
Walking Safaris in Zambia are a must especially in South Luangwa National Park. Walking safaris in Luangwa Valley are one of the most exciting ways to explore and appreciate this unique ecosystem by getting up close and personal to the wildlife and understanding the trials and tribulations that this wildlife encounters on a daily basis. Walking Safaris vary in length from approximately 3 to 5hrs of walking per day.
Overnight: Chamilandu (B/L/D)
Day 7
Today you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. On arrival into Lilongwe you shown to your flight to Likoma Island on Lake Malawi.
Overnight: Kaya Mawa – Beautifully designed rooms set on the rocks over the lake. The rooms are stunning and this is a fantastic honeymoon beach retreat! (B/L/D)
Days 8, 9 & 10
Spend three full days relaxing on this beautiful Island. Lake Malawi is a beautiful place. The huge lake has clear blue water, teaming with fish. There is plenty to do in and around Likoma Island. As well as the obvious beach relaxation, there are a number of places to explore nearby. There is a small forest reserve to the north which is well worth a visit as the beaches here a beautiful! There is an un
believable cathedral in a town nearby which is also well worth seeing. If you want to just walk and explore then you can do. This is a very friendly little island and if you fancy wondering around a town, head to Mamba. There is a local market here which is well worth seeing, just to experience an Africa town market!
If lazing on the beach is your ideal then you can do so right at the lodge. There are also a number of activities available from the lodge including snorkelling, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and guided walks.
Overnight: Kaya Mawa (B/L/D)
Day 11
You will leave this beautiful beach today and will fly back to Lilongwe for your flight back home. (B)
