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A short safari in the 'Valley of the Leopard', South Luangwa combined with a beach stay on Likoma Island

This safari holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience

Introduction

The perfect safari break, quality time with great wildlife encounters and then a few days to relax in the tranquillity of Kawa Mawa, a sandy beach & lakeside boutique lodge in Malawi.

Safaris in search of the famed leopards & prolific wildlife of South Luangwa
Bush walks
Beach relaxation beside the freshwaters of Lake Malawi
Snorkelling to observe the tropical cichlid fish species

Game drives
Bush walks
Snorkelling
Boating

Depart UK

Arrive Lusaka & fly to Mfuwe. Transfer to safari camp
Safaris in South Luangwa National Park
Safari activities

Safari activities

Fly to Lilongwe & short flight onward to Likoma Island
At leisure
At leisure
Fly to Lilongwe & depart Malawi
Arrive UK.

Stepping off the plane and almost directly into the African bush is the best way to start a short safari in Zambia. Mfuwe airport is the gateway into all regions of South Luangwa National Park that has a terrific range of camps and lodges for all budgets, many hidden away in remote areas of the reserve that are real gems. You can be guaranteed wildlife and even a short safari can provide exceptional experiences in nature. 

Enjoy wild dog and lion sightings, or embrace the large herds of hippos in the Luangwa River, watch from a hide the activities of the carmine bee-eaters, seek out the famous leopards of the valley and of course, enjoy bush breakfasts or sundowners, quintessential safari experiences. Perhaps spend time in a camp watching elephants cross the river or enhance your senses and take a bush walk in the home of African walking safaris to learn more about the surrounding environment. South Luangwa offers a diverse safari experience.

Counter the sights and sounds of the bush with some time soaking in the sun and freshwaters of Lake Malawi from the wonderful Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island. This beachside boutique hotel on a small friendly island is the perfect place to relax and forget about the outside world for a few days. Genuinely, it makes the best ending to a safari without having to travel to the Indian Ocean coast.

 

May - November

Highlight species

Leopard
Lion
Elephant
Wild dog
Buffalo - large herds
Thornicroft's giraffe
Cookson's wildebeest
Crayshaw's zebra
Carmine bee-eaters

 

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Departure Dates

Any dates to your requirements between May & November inclusive

Difficulty

Generally easy safari with some bush walks on uneven ground. Some steps may be encountered

Flights

No direct flights from the UK. International flights via European hubs,  Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dubai or Doha. 

Time

GMT +2 hours

Add more nights at a second camp or lodge in South Luangwa National Park.

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