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9 Day Safari, Bush and Beach Experience in Malawi's Most Prestigious Destinations
Mvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park, Malawi
Beach Holiday and Wildlife Safari in Malawi
This detailed trip will leave you in awe! Experience Malawi's best of the best during your tour. This trip gives you a chance to do the following: walking safari, game drives, community visits, coast / beach, and snorkeling. All these interesting activities in just 9 days!
Key information
- Children policy: Participants should be 18 years and older
- Starts in Liwonde, ends in Kamuzu International Airport
- Language: English-speaking guides
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
Ken
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Highlights
- Visit Liwonde National Park
- Experience walking safari and game drives
- Night safari to look for some nocturnal animals
- Community visits
- Coast / beach experience and snorkeling
- 8 nights accommodation
- Full board meal plan
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
8 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Chileka International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Mvuu Camp
Mvuu Camp is located in the heart of Liwonde National Park, one of Malawi’s premier wildlife destinations. The camp is an excellent option for guests who want to enjoy the ultimate bush experience in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
The Camp has a spectacular vantage on the banks of the Shire River in Liwonde National Park. Liwonde is a 580 sq. km reserve that harbors over 400 species of birds, a dense population of hippos, crocodiles, large numbers of elephants, and a variety of antelope species. There are also regular sightings of lion, cheetah, and serval as well as occasional sightings of black rhino.
The Makokola Retreat
The Makokola Retreat has brilliant green gardens that reveal spacious beach villas and rooms perched along the shores of Southern Lake Malawi. They provide gracious service in an unmatched experience in Malawi. This showpiece property captures the essence of African design, culture, and tradition. While staying with them, you feel every moment with a sense of natural connection in the wonderful retreat.
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island is one of the smallest Islands on Lake Malawi, situated 10 kilometers offshore of Cape Maclear. This deserted tropical Island has never been populated and still retains a thick covering of Miombo Woodland, Ancient Fig, and Baobab Trees. Crystal-clear, clean, and calm waters surround this Island making it an ideal spot for kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Wildlife found on Mumbo Island includes Spotted-Necked Otters and Cape Clawless Otters. Mumbo Island was first developed in 2001 with beautiful and comfortable accommodation
Small tented rooms are tucked away on rocks and the beach is situated at the head of a deep serene bay. Rooms are completely built with timber, thatch, and canvas and have well-shaded balconies, hammocks, hot bucket showers as well as ‘eco-loos’.
Program
A glimpse at your holiday
After landing at Chileka International Airport, transfer to Mvuu Camp in Liwonde National Park. You will have an evening game drive, a morning walking safari, and the same activities for day 2. All meals are included.
Transfer to Makokola Retreat in Mangochi on day 4. Spend your day by the beach. All non-motorized water sporting activities are included.
Transfer to Mumbo Island in Cape Maclear on day 6. A boat will be waiting for you at the Kayak Africa reception. It is a 30-minute boat drive to the Island. You can snorkel and also relax on the beach.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrive at Blantyre's Chileka International Airport and be met by your guide. Transfer to Liwonde National Park and spend your first night's accommodation at Mvuu Camp. After lunch, you can take a dip in the swimming pool, or just kick back and read a book.
Late afternoon, return to the reception area for tea/coffee before heading out for the afternoon game drive. The first part of the drive will be during the daylight, you will then stop for sundowners by the riverbank, before going into the night safari to look for some nocturnal.
Overnight at Mvuu Camp on a full-board basis.
- Travel time: 4 hours
- Chileka Airport
Day 2 - Day spent in Liwonde National Park
On this day, you can choose to visit an elementary school just outside the park and enjoy some village walks or stay at the park doing safari walks. Overnight at Mvuu Camp on a full-board basis.
Day 3 - Day Spent in Liwonde
Safari day. Spend your day in Liwonde National Park. Overnight at Mvuu Camp.
Day 4 - Transfer to Makokola Retreat
After breakfast at Mvuu Camp, travel by road to Cape Maclear arriving in time for lunch. Your accommodation in Cape Maclear is at Makokola Retreat. The Makokola retreat has brilliant green gardens that reveal spacious beach villas and rooms perched along the shores of Southern Lake Malawi.
They provide gracious service in an unmatched experience in Malawi. The showpiece property captures the essence of African design, culture, and tradition. While staying with them, you feel every moment with a sense of natural connection in the wonderful retreat. Accommodation at Makokola Retreat on a full-board basis.
Travel time: 3.5 hours
Day 5 - Day spent at Cape Maclear
On this day, you can take a dip in the swimming pool and take beach walks. The more adventurous ones can do the following optional activities:
- Boat cruise on Lake Malawi
- Snorkeling
- Sailing
- Waterskiing
- Wakeboarding
- Speedboats
- Kayaks
- Round tubes
Day 6 - Transfer to Mumbo Island
After the morning activity and breakfast at The Makokola Retreat, travel to catch your boat, off to Mumbo Island. Mumbo Island Camp offers an exclusive escape on an otherwise deserted island in Lake Malawi National Park.
Surrounded by nature, guests can enjoy ample tranquility and barefoot luxury during their stay. Excellent kayaking, snorkeling, and SCUBA facilities enable active guests to explore granitic islands in a fresh-water Rift Valley Lake that are teaming with a thriving cichlid population.
Mumbo Island Camp is located within an exclusive concession area, guaranteeing privacy and offering guests the chance to rejuvenate and unwind in surroundings that resemble a tropical island paradise.
The camp is constructed entirely of timber, thatch, and canvas, and adheres to the strictest principles of Eco architecture. The camp has six large safari tents which are fully furnished and have their own shady viewing deck and a private hammock.
Another infrastructure is limited to a dining area, bar, and water sports gazebo. Unlike most island destinations in the region, Mumbo Island has never been populated and is still in its natural state. This, together with the focus on non-motorized water sports, makes Mumbo Island ideal for active outdoor enthusiasts. At the same time, the remoteness and serene surroundings of the island mean that there is no shortage of opportunities for relaxation.
Overnight on Mumbo Island on a full-board basis.
Travel time: 30 minutes by boat
Day 7 - Day spent on Mumbo Island
Spend the day on Mumbo Island. Activities included in your stay are:
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Sunset cruise
- Island walks
Overnight on Mumbo Island on a full-board basis.
Day 8 - Day spent on Mumbo Island
Spend the day on Mumbo Island. Activities included in your stay are:
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Sunset cruise
- Island walks
Day 9 - Tour ends
After breakfast on Mumbo Island, you will head Central to Kamuzu International Airport for your flights back home.
Included excursions
- Community walks to interact with the local people
Guides
Ken Makunganya
Behind every successful client experience, there is a great Tour Guide. Ken has worked with the company since 2018 and is at the heart of our incredible experiences as our driver/guide. Ken comes from an ICT background and yet found his profession in his passion; Travel.
Location
Liwonde National Park
The best safari experience in Liwonde. You will be able to see different kinds of wildlife, small or big.
Cape Maclear
Here, you will be able to enjoy snorkeling with Cichlid fish in the freshwater lake and relax by the beach or take a stroll around the beach area.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Hallal
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Mumbo Island - Cape Maclear
- Kayak excursion: 10 USD per person in the low season and 12 USD per person in the high season. The kayak excursions include a guide.
- Gear rental costs 5 USD per person in the low season and 6 USD per person in the high season.
The Makokola Retreat - Mangochi
- Motorised water activities
Spa treatments
Mumbo Island offers private massage sessions. These can be arranged upon request in advance.
What's included
- Walking safari
- Game drives
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Community visit
- Boat transfers
- Park fees
- All taxes and bank fees
- Road transfers
- All meals
- 8 nights accommodation
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and items of a personal nature
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BLZ
Chileka International Airport
98 km
Transfer included
Airport: Chileka International Airport
Airport transfer included: Chileka International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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