Private Tour Highlights
- Visit some of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in all of Africa
- Escape for a three-day beach getaway
- Enjoy a wide variety of beach activities
- See a seminal part of human history: The Great Rift Valley
- Relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi
- Go out and see high concentrations of elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion
- Float down the wide but tranquil Zambezi River
- Experience what the “Friendly Heart of Africa” has to offer!
Tour Overview
Visit one of the last unspoiled wilderness areas, and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa, at Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. After your safari, finish your tour with a unique beach getaway on the tropical shores of the inland Lake Malawi.
This trip starts in the South Luangwa National Park and moves from there to the Lower Zambezi National Park. From the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley in the South Luangwa National Park to the low, flat floodplains of the Lower Zambezi your trip will be filled with new experiences, sights, sounds and smells. You will be exposed to the animals of the African wilderness, as the the South Luangwa hosts huge concentrations of game including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo, and over 400 species of birds.
At the end of your safari, you will then fly to Malawi for a few days relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa. Surrounded by exceptionally beautiful scenery that includes rocky outcrops, high mountains, and plateaus, you can enjoy plenty of beach activities from snorkeling and scuba, to fishing, dhow sailing, and kayaking. You may also take time to explore the local villages, markets, and road-side vendors. Known as the “Friendly Heart of Africa”, Malawi and its people are sure to live up to its name.
Inclusions
One way domestic flights from Johannesburg to Lusaka, Lusaka to Mfuwe, Mfuwe to Royal Zambezi Airstrip, Royal Zambezi Airstrip to Lusaka, Lusaka to Lilongwe, and Lilongwe to Johannesburg, Hotel accommodation including continental or buffet breakfast, All transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, Guided tours in English including all entrance fees, Meals where specified, Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)
Notes:
* This trip is not available from November 15th to April 1st due to heavy rains and flooding in Zambia
* Swimming in water particularly in the Great Rift Valley is not advised due to Bilharzia. Some lodges check the water in their area quite frequently, but you should check with your travel consultant before booking to request specific information.
Package Price: From £$ 10194
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International flight to Lusaka
Overnight international flight to Lusaka via Johannesburg.
Overnight international flight to Lusaka via Johannesburg.
Lusaka – Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park
Arrive at Lusaka International Airport and connect with the flight to Mfuwe. Arrive at Mfuwe airport, reception and transfer to lodge of choice in South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy dinner and evening at leisure.
Arrive at Lusaka International Airport and connect with the flight to Mfuwe. Arrive at Mfuwe airport, reception and transfer to lodge of choice in South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy dinner and evening at leisure.
Game drive through South Luangwa National Park
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At dawn, breakfast is served around a campfire with porridge heated on the fire and toast cooked by the coals. The morning walk or drive will leave soon after. The game in the area is excellent and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic species of giraffe, known as the Thornicroft Giraffe. A mid-morning break of tea, coffee and cake will be taken at a scenic point on a lagoon or the Luangwa River. Return to camp for lunch around mid day. After lunch cool off around camp or siesta. Following tea go out on an afternoon game drive that continues into the early night giving the chance to see the nocturnal world, returning to camp about 20.00 hours (8:00 pm) with dinner generally at 20.30 (8:30pm) ...read less
Exploring South Luangwa National Park
Today offers a chance to drive or walk through the South Luangwa. Today might be an ideal day, depending on the heat and time of year, to explore the park possibly with an all day picnic drive, OR choose instead to visit one of the local communities. This community tourism initiative is a great opportunity to meet local people and experience life in a real non-tourist village. If visiting the local community, it is best to mention this to a travel consultant at the time of booking.
Today offers a chance to drive or walk through the South Luangwa. Today might be an ideal day, depending on the heat and time of year, to explore the park possibly with an all day picnic drive, OR choose instead to visit one of the local communities. This community tourism initiative is a great opportunity to meet local people and experience life in a real non-tourist village. If visiting the local community, it is best to mention this to a travel consultant at the time of booking.
Final day of activities at South Luangwa National Park
Final day of activities at South Luangwa National Park
Final day of activities at South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa – Lusaka – Lilongwe
Breakfast at dawn and then transfer to the airport for a flight to Lusaka, to connect with another flight to Lilongwe, in Malawi. From here take one last short flight to the lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing, or enjoy a leisurely sunset dhow cruise on the lake.
Breakfast at dawn and then transfer to the airport for a flight to Lusaka, to connect with another flight to Lilongwe, in Malawi. From here take one last short flight to the lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing, or enjoy a leisurely sunset dhow cruise on the lake.
Fishing in Lilongwe
Start the day off early with fishing and then in the afternoon take a walk through the nearby village. Enjoy the day and then return to the lodge, to relax poolside or lakeside and enjoy a cool drink while the sun sets.
Start the day off early with fishing and then in the afternoon take a walk through the nearby village. Enjoy the day and then return to the lodge, to relax poolside or lakeside and enjoy a cool drink while the sun sets.
Aquatic activities in Lilongwe
Today enjoy sailing or kayaking on the lake. Take some time to go snorkeling at the lodge and then relax poolside or by the lake and enjoy the view. Snorkelers can view enormous numbers of the cichlid fish, which are small and colorful and exceptionally abundant in Lake Malawi. These fish have adapted to so many variations, that they are considered of comparable importance to the Galapagos finches in the study of evolution!
Today enjoy sailing or kayaking on the lake. Take some time to go snorkeling at the lodge and then relax poolside or by the lake and enjoy the view. Snorkelers can view enormous numbers of the cichlid fish, which are small and colorful and exceptionally abundant in Lake Malawi. These fish have adapted to so many variations, that they are considered of comparable importance to the Galapagos finches in the study of evolution!
Final day of activities in Lilongwe
Take today at leisure. The lodge has many activities to choose from, including snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and so much more. Take the evening to relax.
Take today at leisure. The lodge has many activities to choose from, including snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and so much more. Take the evening to relax.
International flight home
Transfer back to the airport for a flight back home, or overlap with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.
Transfer back to the airport for a flight back home, or overlap with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.
South Luangwa National Park, Mpika, Northern, Zambia
Lake Malawi
Places You'll See
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South Luangwa
The Luangwa Valley marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, and is possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. It. The ox bow lagoons, woodland and plains of the valley host huge concentrations of game including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo, and over 400 species of birds.
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Lake Malawi
Also known as the “lake of stars” from the reflections of fishing boat lights, Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa. With its vastness, Lake Malawi is home to an assortment of animals from the elusive Painted Hunting Dog, to the unruly hippopotamus, along with a large assortment of fish and birds that claim the area.
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Testimonials
Joel M.
Traveled August, 2014
Everything was perfect! Guides were wonderful!
Everything was perfect! Guides were wonderful! I especially loved the Chitwa Chitwa. The experiences here were fabulous, including eating dinner with a family of elephants, including a baby. From our room and the lodge we saw a herd of Hippos, crocodiles in the morning and two lions. On the drive we saw an Impala in a tree which had been killed by a lion. Then shortly thereafter we saw a leopard leap up into the tree to eat the impala. We also went to an art opening, and liked a painting so much that we decided to buy it and take it home. It was her first painting to sell and she was so happy she gave it to me. I hope in some way my trip to South Africa, may have changed this student’s life, who will now have more confidence as an artist.
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Bill
Traveled May, 2012
We had an amazing time
We had an amazing time. Africa exceeded every expectation that we had. The weather was outstanding, the food was good. The guides (with the exception of Johannesburg) were great. I only wound up taking 687 pictures. I’m now trying to get these into my computer and into a file that I can send to my friends. They all want to see what we experienced. I have mentioned Yampu several times to friends, telling them how pleased we were with your services. We won’t hesitate to recommend you and Yampu in the future. Thanks for playing such a great role in making this a most unforgettable vacation.
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Erica
Traveled July, 2016
It has certainly been a wonderful trip!
The best part of safari was just sitting and observing the animals. Hearing them chew,walk, etc. Loved it. Victoria Falls was superb and we like them best from Zambian side. It has certainly been a wonderful trip!
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