7-Day Malawi Introduction Safari

Today you will be arriving at Barefoot Lodge where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and get acquainted with your equipment as well as having the opportunity to discuss the itinerary and meet fellow travelers.
Meet at 17:30 at Barefoot Restaurant. If arriving early there is an opertunity to explore the nearby villige via the local Kabaza (Bicycle or Moterbike taxi) at an aditional cost.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe (City)
Accommodation:
Barefoot Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near Lilongwe
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Departing after breakfast we make our way to Liwonde National Park. We will be traveling via Dedza Town and if time allows, we will visit the very well known Dedza pottery. Lunch will be en-route and we will arrive in time to setup camp and enjoy the sunset and our first campfire. Clients will be expected to participate in setting up camp, assist with meals and cleaning of dishes. Before departure clients will be expected to help with breaking up camp.

Main Destination:
Liwonde National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Bordering Liwonde NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included

Getting up early we leave camp after coffee and rusks to be on Safari (Own vehicle) as soon as possible. We will be spending the morning in the park searching for wildlife and that perfect photo opportunity. For brunch (something in between breakfast and lunch) we will turn back to camp and during the heat of day be around the lodge. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to do another game drive with our own vehicle or book a Game Drive with the lodge (Optional). At the lodge they also have different activities available which can be arranged the day of arrival – Bush walk, night drive or boat Cruise (Optional).

Main Destination:
Liwonde National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Bordering Liwonde NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included

After breaking up camp and having breakfast we head north towards the well-known Lake Malawi. Passing villages like Mangotchi, we arrive in time at Cape Maclear to set up camp and get a glimpse of the third largest lake in Africa
Depending on the time we will have lunch either en-route or at Cape Maclear. Here we have 2 nights and a full day to explore and enjoy what this part of the lake has to offer. Various water-based and other activities can be booked and arranged from our accommodation at an aditional cost.

Main Destination:
Cape Maclear (Lake Malawi)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Cape Maclear
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included

Today we head further north along the shore towards Selima. Here we will leave the camping equipment on the vehicle and enjoy wat the lodge has to offer. Arriving during, or just after lunch we still have the afternoon to partake in a bout trip around the island(Optional) or just enjoy the view from the terrace or lazing around the swimming pool.

Main Destination:
Senga Bay (Lake Malawi)
Accommodation:
Safari Beach Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near Senga Bay
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

After a relaxed morning we make our way back towards the capital city – Lilongwe. En-route we visit Kuti Wildlife Sanctuary and if we lucky we find the resident zebras close to, or even inside the restaurant. We will arrive in Lilongwe late afternoon. Your guide will drop you at your accommodation within Lilongwe. If any assistance is needed with accommodation on this day, we are welcome to assist at Barefoot lodge. We can also arrange for transport to the airoprt if needed.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included