A warm welcome to Malawi! Upon arrival at Chileka International Airport, your guide will welcome you. After collecting your luggage, they will transfer you directly to Majete Wildlife Reserve, one of Malawi's big five parks. You will spend the first three nights of your tour here.

Set on the edge of the beautiful Majete Wildlife Reserve in the lower Shire Valley, you will stay in Thawale Camp, a rustic haven that offers guests the opportunity to experience the Big 5. Enjoy the views over the watering hole from the comfort of your private veranda.

Experience night drives, game drives, bush walks, bird walks, boat trips, and hill hikes. There is so much to do and enjoy in this picturesque reserve. 

Distance: 100 km
Travel Time: 1.5 Hours

Your tour continues to get better and more exciting. You will now travel to Liwonde National Park, one of Malawi's success stories in wildlife conservation. Your driver or guide will transfer you to Mvuu Lodge, situated along the mighty Shire River within the Park. You will stay here for the next three days.

Enjoy your stay at Mvuu Lodge, nestled discreetly on the banks of a lagoon just off the Shire River on the western boundary of the wildlife-rich Liwonde National Park. The main lounge building is set high above the water for long views upriver and a private viewing platform overlooking the lagoon. 

Along with a sizable population of hippos, the river is home to numerous elephants, reedbuck, waterbuck, and sable. In "The Sanctuary," a fenced 4,000ha area in Liwonde, buffalo, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, zebra, roan, eland, and a rare black rhino have been introduced. Over 400 of the 650 bird species are found in the Park, which has a thriving bird population.

Distance: 130 km
Travel Time: 2.5 Hours

It's now time to cool off! Travel to Senga Bay in Salima, where you will catch your boat transfer to Blue Zebra Island Lodge. During your stay, you are in a perfect location to take advantage of delectable meals and breathtaking water sports. You will spend three nights here.

Spend your days at this discrete and eco-friendly lodge on Nankoma Island, named after the vibrant cichlid fish. This island is a true wild paradise, home to some of Malawi's most unusual flora and fauna.

What better way to spend an afternoon than splashing about in the swimming pool or chilling out on deck chairs with a refreshing cocktail? Named after a frequent visitor to the island, the African bee-eater, the open-air restaurant looks over Baobab Garden, the pool area, and Lake Malawi. Dining at Blue Zebra Island Lodge is a leisurely and tasteful experience.

From adventurous activities to total relaxation, Blue Zebra has a range of experiences for you to enjoy. Unwind at the infinity pool with stunning views over Lake Malawi, explore the island by kayak or nature trail, go birdwatching, discover the underwater world with snorkeling and seasonal scuba diving, sip an MGT (Malawi gin & tonic) on a sunset cruise, and more! 

Distance: 270 km
Travel Time: 4 Hours
Boat Transfer: 20 minutes

You will now cross the border into Mozambique, another fascinating destination rich in culture and stunning beaches along the Indian Ocean. A representative from Blue Zebra will transfer you by boat back to the mainland to meet your driver or guide, who will then transfer you to Lilongwe International Airport. In Lilongwe, you will catch your flight to Nampula International Airport and meet and greet with guided road transfers to Ilha de Mozambique. 

You will spend the next two nights of your tour at the Villa Sands Hotel, a beautiful boutique hotel located on the western beach of Mozambique Island, strategically located just on the edge of the Indian Ocean.

Enjoy freshly caught fish, prawns, and lobsters prepared in a variety of ways, or just relax with a drink at the oceanfront sunset terrace bar.

Enjoy the freedom of the ocean by taking trips with the hotel's boat. Visit nearby islands with white coral beaches or swim in the crystal-clear waters of the mangroves. You can also take trips with Ilha Blue Island Safaris, which offers boat trips, kayaking, snorkeling, whale-watching, bicycle tours, etc.

Distance: 180 km
Travel Time: 3 Hours

You will wind up your tour in Nuarro, a beautiful and perfect destination to end your Mozambique safari. A representative from Nuarro Lodge will meet you at Villa Sands and transfer you to Nuarro Lodge, situated in a remote location on a white sandy beach on the northern shores of Mozambique.

Backed by the wild Mozambican bush, fringed with old and established baobab trees to the back, and fronted by the calm and aquamarine bay of Nanatha, the lodge is peppered along a more than 2km-long, powdery-white beach in the middle. 

Experience the wide variety of activities available at Nuarro Lodge that will keep you and all ages as active or relaxed as they choose! For the more active, there are all the marine excursions, which include diving, snorkeling, whale watching, dhow sailing, kayaking, board paddling, and sunset cruises, just to name a few. Land lovers can enjoy a picnic on a private beach, a stroll to the nearby village, bird watching, an adventurous mountain bike road to the lighthouse, or a bush drive! 

With direct access to the sea, the proximity of the continental shelf, and pristine reefs, Nuarro is the perfect diving destination in Mozambique. They have a fully equipped PADI Dive Center catering to all levels of recreational divers, offering a wide variety of dive sites from easy shallow shore entry to deep vertical walls and wrecks.

Distance: 185 km
Travel Time: 4 hours
 

After breakfast, transfer this morning to Nampula Airport in time for your departure home. Board your flight with memories of Malawi's exceptional wildlife and the stunning coastline of Mozambique.