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Liwonde & Lake Malawi
USD 4700
JAN-DEC
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 4700 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Lilongwe International
Liwonde
01 : Mvuu Lodge
02 : Mvuu Lodge
03 : Mvuu Lodge
Lake Malawi
04 : Mumbo Island
05 : Mumbo Island
06 : Mumbo Island
07 : Mumbo Island
End location : Lilongwe International
Liwonde
Set to the south of Lake Malawi, Liwonde is the country’s most attractive wildlife reserve, with gorgeous riverine scenery and a good range of wildlife. Guest accommodation is in a handful of decent lodges, offering a good range of wet and dry safari activities, notably including some very strong motorboat safari.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Lilongwe
lodge
Mvuu Lodge
Mvuu Lodge is located in the Liwonde area of southern Malawi.
The lodge is centred on a pair of open-sided buildings under thatch, leading out to a swimming pool.
Guest accommodation is in eight Rooms ...
... three of which (6, 7 and 8) are of a different layout.
Activities include motorboat safari, vehicle safari, walking safari, village visits and mountain biking.
The primary activity is vehicle safari during daylight hours.
Walking safari is also offered, often including approaches onto elephants.
Perhaps the biggest highlight is the superb motorboat safari.
Village visits and cultural interaction can also be very rewarding.
Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi is a vast inland sea, renowned for its prolific endemic fish species. It contains some gorgeous tropical islands and is surrounded by pretty beaches. Guest accommodation is in a handful of high quality lodges, offering a wide range of marine, active and cultural activities.
Day 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island is located 4km northwest of Cape Maclear on Lake Malawi.
The lodge is centred on a very simple main building with lounge and dining areas.
Guest accommodation is in five simple Rooms on a small islet accessed by a raised boardwalk ...
... plus a rather less attractive Family Room on the main island.
Activities include kayaking, diving, snorkelling, motorboat safari and walking trails.
The island is an ideal location for kayaking.
Lake Malawi is popular with divers in search of the endemic cyclid fish.
Conditions are also superb for snorkelling.
Sunset cruises with sundowner drinks are also popular.
Day 8
Departure : Lilongwe International
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