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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1 : Arrive
Lilongwe International Airport, clients will be met and
greeted by our driver / guide, then transferred to Hotel
and overnight on bed and breakfast.
Day 2&3:
After breakfast depart for Zomba Plateau. This is a
journey of four hours drive on a nice tarred road. Overnight
at Forest Lodge/Camping on bed and break fast basis.
Zomba Forest Lodge,
built in the late 40’s, is newly renovated but remains
unchanged. Set in a secluded glade halfway up Zomba Plateau.
This fully staffed Lodge has 3 twin and 2 double rooms all
en-suite. Lightning is by paraffin lamps and candles and
there is limited generated power in the evening. This old
colonial building is set in spacious grounds maintained to
attract a wide variety of birds and butterflies that
frequent this habitat.
Day 4&5: After
breakfast, depart for Liwonde National park.
Accommodation will be at Lodge/Camping on full board
including game drives and morning boat safari
Liwonde National Park
is Malawi’s’ finest Park. Hippos bask in slow moving pools
and crocodiles lurk on mudflats. The trees crowd the river,
pressing in on it in lush, exotic green dampness. The
birdlife distinguishes Liwonde as a nature experience. With
a resident and migratory population of well over 300
species, many rare among them, Liwonde is a paradise for
those passionate about life on the wing. Here is the dream
of Africa that has lured explorers along this very river
into the heart of Africa. The Shire River does
not dry up like so many other African rivers. Thousands of
hippos and crocodiles live in these abundant waters. Liwonde
Nat. Park also boasts of the largest concentration of hippo
in Africa. Antelope, waterbuck, impala and bushbuck grazing
on the floodplain as are waterbuck, sable, impala whilst
herds of elephant drink, and bath in the river. The
highlight of a visit to Liwonde is a river cruise. An
astonishing number of bird species inhabit the park, among
which are the brilliant Lillian's Love birds, the Brown
Breasted Barbet, Pel's Fishing Owl and Palmnut Vulture.
Day 6:
Today you will have a longer transfer to Mozambique
through Chiponde border on a rough dusty road; and drive
should take approximately 8 hours to Nampula. In
Nampula, overnight in the Hotel/Guest house on bed and
breakfast.
Day 7:
After breakfast, transfer to Ilha de Mozambique,
overnight in the Hotel on bed and breakfast.
Day 8: Morning
tour of Ilha de Mozambique, which will include the
traditional African villages. Afternoon at leisure and
overnight at hotel
Ilha de Mozambique
has a long history, which dates far back into the 13th
century when the Arabic Traders settled here. Because of its
location, it attracted many merchants and it became the most
important trading and shipping post to merchants and traders
from Europe, Arabia, India, China and Indonesia. The
influences from all these civilisations can still be seen in
the customs, social practices, religion, language, dress,
dance, cuisine and architecture of this amazing Island.
There are some fascinating old buildings to explore
including the Chapel of Our Lady Constructed in 1522, it is
said to be the oldest remaining European building in the
southern hemisphere. Ilha de Mozambique is classified as a
World Heritage Site.
Day 9:
Early morning transfer to Pemba Beach and overnight at Beach
Hotel. Guesthouse//Guest House on Bed and Break fast.
Pemba town is situated on the tip of a peninsula on the
southern side of the Bay of Pemba, a semi-enclosed natural
harbour that, depending on whom you believe, is the second
or third largest in the world. There is hardly a bay to
compare with Pemba on the entire Mozambique coast. The
beaches are wide, sandy and clean, and lined with palm
trees. A coral reef protects the beach and guarantees safe
swimming as well as good snorkelling. Pemba has enormous
potential as a tourist resort.
Day 10:
Transfer to Ibo Island and overnight at Hotel bed and
breakfast,
Day 11:
At leisure at Ibo, overnight, the Lodge/Guesthouse on
Bed and Break fast.
Part of the Querimba Archipelago, Ibo Island
lies off the northeast coast, surrounded by the clear waters
of the Indian Ocean. Blazing sunrises blanket the sky as
traditional fishing dhows sail out in search of their daily
catch. Ambling through the ancient and narrow streets allows
visitors to meet the friendly people of Mozambique. In
historic times, Ibo Island, it was an important Portuguese
trading post. Historic buildings, three forts, and a
beautiful old Catholic Church remain. Ibo provides a chance
to interact with the amazing rural people and exchange
cultural differences. Traditional silversmiths still operate
from the main fort, and you can wander about this beautiful
island and explore.
Day 12:
After breakfast, depart for Beach Hotel/Guest Hotel.
Overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 13:
After breakfast, depart for Nampula and overnight at
Hotel, bed and breakfast.
Day 14:
Today after breakfast transfer to Cuamba and overnight at
Hotel/guesthouse and breakfast.
Cuamba
is an important route focus, lying at the junction of the
railway line between Malawi and the coast of Mozambique, and
the main roads north through Niassa and south via Gurue to
Quelimane. Cuamba is a relatively young and hip town due to
the presence of some 150 students who study at the
agricultural college based there, and as a result, there are
more bars than you would expect in a town of such a size.
Another notable feature of the town is that it has its own
electricity supply, delivered from a hydroelectric scheme
established in 1988 with Norwegian aid.
Day15: Early
breakfast and transfer to Mangochi, and overnight at Hotel,
bed and breakfast,
Day 16:
Leisure at Beach hotel, bed and breakfast.
Day 17:
Transfer to Lilongwe for your flight home
End of Safari
Rate per Person Sharing Min. 2 people:
OPTION 1:
CAMPING AND GUEST HOUSE: US$ 2500 per person:
OPTION 2:
US$ 6145 per person sharing
Includes:
English speaking driver/guide, 4 WD vehicle, accommodation
and meals as indicated above, driving and guided walking in
Zomba Plateau and Liwonde N.P, game drives in Liwonde,
boat safaris in Liwonde, boat transfer to and from Ibo
Island, park fees in Liwonde Lilongwe city tour on day
17, airport pick up and drop off, all camping gear where
applicable.
Excludes:
flights, drinks, personal- and travel-insurance, visa fees,
airport departure tax, snorkelling equipment, all “optional
" activities / excursions not mentioned above and personal
expenditures.
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