Trails of Adventure

Service Description

Take a journey through Zambia and into the warm heart of Malawi. Let's explore both countries diverse nature and wildlife, history and culture, towns and cities, off the grid trails. This is a unique and laid back kind of tour, with activities such as game drives, walking tours, river and lake cruises, village tours, and local cuisine. This tour is provided in conjunction with experienced Malawian partners. Book the Trails of Adventure! Highlights * River safari at Lower Zambezi * Walking safari at South Luangwa (depends on the season and advice of the resident guides) * Half day boat cruise at Lake Malawi * Day visits to Zomba and Mt Mulanje (both in Malawi) * Flexible itinerary and start/end points Itinerary Day 1 Day tour Lower Zambezi ( Chiawa area) 07.30 Depart Lusaka 10.30 Arrive at our base 11.30 River safari on the Zambezi River exploring the river, its nature and wildlife. We have lunch on an island or sandbank 16.30 Depart for Lusaka 19.30 Arrive back in Lusaka for hotel drop off Day 2 08.00 Depart Lusaka 14.00 Arrive in Petauke Town for a village tour and overnight stay at a lodge Day 3 07.00 Depart Petauke 12.00 Arrive at South Luangwa. Check in to lodge 15.00 Afternoon walking safari 18.00 Return to lodge Day 4 06.00 Morning game drive 10.00 Return to lodge 15.30 Afternoon/evening game drive 19.30 Return to lodge Day 5 08.00 Depart South Luangwa 13.00 Arrive in Lilongwe, Malawi for an overnight stay. Afternoon city tour with a local guide. Note that there will be a border crossing at Mchinji border Day 6 08.00 Depart Lilongwe 14.00 Arrive at Cape Maclear. Check in to your lodge 15.30 Afternoon cruise on Lake Malawi 17.30 Return to lodge Day 7 Cape Maclear 11.00 Half day tour exploring the lake by boat, with lunch on an island 16.00 Return to lodge Day 8 08.00 Depart Cape Maclear 11.00 Arrive at Zomba town and have a tour. We have a picnic lunch aside a mountain dam 16.00 Check in to lodge Day 9 08.00 Depart Zomba 10.00 Arrive at Mount Mulanje (highest massif in this part of Africa). Check in to lodge 14.00 Afternoon hike Day 10 08.00 Depart Mulanje 09.00 Arrive at Thyolo for a tea tasting tour plus lunch 15.00 Arrive in Blantyre Drop offs and end of tour Price US$ 4684 solo traveler US$ 2450 per person for 2 travelers Includes * Private transportation with me as your driver-guide * Accommodation plus breakfast * Activities as per the itinerary Excludes * Meals and beverages * Visa fees * Activities not included in the itinerary