Self-drive adventure in Malawi - Exclusive

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Day 1: Lilongwe

You will be met by our driver at  Kamuzu International Airport  and transferred to Kumbali Country Lodge.  Upon arrival, relax with a cold drink and unpack at your leisure. Our representative will come by with your vehicle and meet you for a briefing on directions and driving in Malawi.

Spend the afternoon at leisure by the pool , wander around the estate down to the village or sip a gin and tonic or two overlooking immaculate lawns.

Day 2: Zomba

After breakfast  depart Lilongwe for Zomba - the old Colonial Capital (about 4 hours with a stop for coffee at Dedza pottery. Continue to Zomba arriving for a late lunch at Kuchawe Inn. Spend the afternoon on a walk around the lodge.

Day 3: Zomba

Spend the whole day on the Zomba Plateau – optional activities include guided walks from the lodge , guided plateau tours or horse riding (additional cost)

Day 4: Liwonde National Park


Depart from Kucahwe and head towards one of Malawi’s finest parks – Liwonde National Park (2hrs). You will drive to Hippo View where you will leave the car in a secure parking and take a boat up river to Liwonde National Park. You will be staying at Mvuu Camp on a full board basis including activities which revolve around boating trips on the Shire River and game drives (morning and afternoon/evening), nature walks and bike rides are also possible.

Day 5: Liwonde National Park

Full day of game viewing activities included in itinerary cost – game drives, nature walks and boating safaris

Day 6: Mumbo Island


This morning after breakfast you will depart Mvuu Camp for the Southern lake shore heading to the Robinson Crusoe adventure of Mumbo Island .

Enjoy a leisurely drive - stopping at another lakeshore hotel for lunch - to make it for the 1500 boat transfer. Here you will leave your car and just relax on the islands using the water for your transport.

Day 7: Mumbo Island

Spend the day kayaking round the island , walking the nature trails , or just enjoying the seclusion.

Mumbo Island Camp Mumbo Island Camp

Day 8: Nankoma Island

After breakfast, leave one island for the next by boat. A 40 minute transfer over the lake of stars brings you to your next island home: Blue Zebra Island Lodge

Day 9: Nankoma Island

Enjoy the luxury of two full days to relax and enjoy Blue Zebra island Lodge – doing as much or as little as you feel like. Snorkelling and swimming in the lake or the infinity pool are a couple of options...or grab a kayak to head out and explore on the water.

Day 10: Nankoma Island


Another day of bliss at Blue Zebra. There are many activities on offer here including scuba diving and water skiing (additional charges). 

Day 11: End of Itinerary


After breakfast take the special early boat transfer back to Senga Bay (20mins) to be collected by our representative and transferred back to Lilongwe  (1.5 to 2 hours) for your flight out later. Even before you fly out you'll already be wanting to return...

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