Malawi and Zambia Adventure

Welcome to Malawi! On your arrival at Lilongwe International Airport you will be met by a Crafted Africa guide who will  welcome you. After collecting your luggage, your driver/guide will transfer you to Wines and Wings Guest House situated at a 20 minute walking distance from the Capital City Centre. You will stay here for the night before you cross the border to Zambia.

Located in Area 12 and just minutes, by foot, from The Four Seasons Centre (restaurants, cafes and bars) and a 20-minute walk from the city centre – it is an ideal setting to discover Lilongwe from. The house has 6 staff to help cook, clean and look after you. This home is well furnished and comfortable, with a pool, lovely garden, good social areas, modern kitchen, fast Wi-Fi and DSTV, so if you don’t want to explore Lilongwe you can chill out in comfort!

Transfer Distance Airport to Lilongwe: 25km  l  Time: 35 minutes

Next you head to the famous valley of the leopards, South Luangwa National Park. You will stay at the gorgeous Chikunto Lodge for the next five nights of your tour. 

Right on the banks of the Luangwa River, there is abundant wildlife and very few other lodges in the area so you should have all the views to yourself! Enjoy some excellent big cat sightings as well as huge herds of elephants, pods of hippo, plenty of birds and the famous endemic Thornicroft giraffe. Enjoy a luxury safari experience in untouched wilderness set along the iconic Luangwa River.

Transfer Distance Lilongwe to South Luangwa National Park: 450km  l  Time: 6hours

Today you will head back to Lilongwe to stay for the night at Wines and Wings Guest House before you proceed to Liwonde National Park for yet another great bush adventure. 

Transfer Distance South Luangwa National Park to Lilongwe: 450km  l  Time: 6hours

As your tour gets more exciting, today you will  head to Liwonde. Your driver/guide will transfer you to Mvuu Lodge situated along the Shire River right within Liwonde National Park. You will spend three nights on the Shire River exploring the conservation success that is in the park on land and on the river, from its thriving populations of black rhino and cheetah to the endless bird species. This is the perfect place to experience Malawi’s flourishing wildlife.

Transfer Distance Lilongwe to Liwonde National Park: 290km  l  Time: 4hours

After your morning game activity, you will today head your way to the lake, Malawi's crowning jewel,. Your driver/guide will transfer you to Cape Maclear in Magochi for your scheduled boat transfer to Mumbo Island.  You will spend nights of of digital detox, situated on a gorgeous island in the middle of the lake and surrounded by turquoise waters is Mumbo Island. Snorkel the crystal-clear lake and experience breath-taking sunset views from Pod Rock.

Mumbo Island is a pristine and deserted tropical island floating on the expansive waters of the Lake Malawi National Park. With a maze of massive underwater boulders, innumerable species of colorful cichlid fish and calm, clear water, the National Park offers what many consider the best freshwater snorkeling and SCUBA diving in the world.

Transfer Distance Liwonde National Park to Cape Maclear: 160km  l  Time: 2.5hours

Boat Transfer Cape Maclear to Mumbo Island: 40minutes

You will wind up your adventure in the Warm Heart of Africa at Nankoma Island, a  lonely and private Island situated within lake Malawi at Senga Bay. You will this morning be transferred back to the mainland to meet your driver/guide who will then transfer you to Senga for your boat transfer to Blue Zebra Island Lodge, a beautiful piece of paradise.

During your stay at the island our trusted doctor will come ashore to conduct your COVID 19 tests, preparing you for your onward travel. The next day you will be transported off the island and back into Lilongwe to collect your results certificate and catch your flight home.

Boat Transfer Mumbo Island to Cape Maclear: 40minutes

Transfer Distance Cape Maclear to Senga Bay: 90km  l  Time: 1.5hours

Boat Transfer Senga Bay to Blue Zebra Island: 20minutes

End of your tour!

Boat Transfer Blue Zebra Island to Senga Bay: 20minutes

Transfer Distance Senga Bay to Lilongwe Airport: 120km  l  Time: 2.5hours