Malawi and Zambia slow tour in the safari land

Day 1 BLANTYRE, MALAWI. Arrive in Blantyre, Malawi's second city at 12:20. customs and immigration formalities. Meeting with the guide, if you want shopping in the city and hotel accommodation in cities (double rooms) with restaurant. Bed and breakfast.

DAY 2 BLANTYRE - LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK. Traveling to the Liwonde National Park, perhaps the best known park of Malawi. Lunch at the camp. First safari in the afternoon, where, if we are lucky we see elephants that sometimes cross the river by swimming, as well as hippos, crocodiles, several species of antelope, vervet monkeys, baboons and hundreds of species of birds. Possibly we will enter the Rhino Sanctuary, the black rhino sanctuary, an area of ​​50 km2 where  different species of mammals are protected and where the blacks rhinos are particularly protected. Overnight in lodge on the banks of the Shire River. Full board

DAY 3 LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK. In the morning wake up at dawn and after breakfast drive to the first boat safari to better spot and photograph the wildlife of the park. The boats are motorized and will come accompanied by a resident safari guide who will maneuver the boat and who works in the camp throughout the year; he will be available to us for all boat safaris and he will switch off the engine in the most significant moments, always considering safety. Afternoon boat safari to enjoy the sunset and more sightings. Overnight at the lodge on the banks of the Shire River. Full board

DAY 4 LIWONDE - SENGA HILLS FOREST RESERVE. Starting at dawn and arrive in Senga bay, pleasant bay between fishing villages on the shores of Lake Malawi. Overnight at the lodge in a dominating position over the lake. Full board

DAY 5 SENGA BAY. The fish eagle are not difficult to spot, as well as the many fishermen with their canoes brave the waters of the lake. Overnight at the lodge as the night before. Full board

DAY 6 SENGA BAY - SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK. Departing at dawn to cross the border between Malawi and Zambia towards Chipata. After refueling for the approaching trip to the Luangwa valley, passing through the capital, Lilongwe, including small towns, villages and markets. After the frontier customs formalities we enter Zambia. Chipata is the first city and after the crossing begins the long trail to S. Luangwa. On the way you can stop to visit a truly exceptional factory fabrics and entirely made in Zambia. Accommodation at the camp on the Luangwa river. In the afternoon watch elephants and hippos from the location of the lodge. Full board

DAY 7 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK. Starting at dawn for the morning safari, when the light is best to follow the traces of felines and try to even spot the rare wild dog, canine endangered living in South Luangwa, one of the few African parks where you can spot them. Return to camp and relax. A night safari to see the predators during the hunt. With the light spotlight, which is fitted to the vehicle that we will use for the safari, we can photograph animals in a very natural way. Here we saw hunting lion, many hyenas, leopard hunting and generally predators in full swing. Overnight as the night. Full board

DAY 8 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK. The rich diversity of habitats will be evident during safaris in 4x4 in the South Luangwa National Park in search of lions, leopards, hyenas, genets, civets, nightjar. After the early morning game drive, return to camp, relax. Night Safari in the evening. Overnight at the lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River as the previous night. Full board

DAY 9 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK. Safari in the morning and night. Day dedicated to the sighting of animals during the cooler hours of the day: in the morning, just after dawn, and in the afternoon, before and after sunset. We will try, as every day, to maximize the chances for spotting all animals. In the morning it is easy to see herds of elephants cross the river, as well as impala and puku devoting themselves to the defense of their territories. Baboons are committed to daily  grooming and some small babies always falls from the top of some "sausage tree" fortunately without being hurt. Overnight as the night before. Full board

DAY 10 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK. 4x4 safaris in the morning, enter the park with the possibility to do the "walking safari" accompanied by an armed ranger and a professional guide, to delve into the heart of the park. The purpose of the walking safari is not to get as close as possible to the wild animals, but learning through their tracks, to enjoy the feeling of walking in the bush. Return to the camp. Relax. And from 16:00 until 20:00 go for the night safari. Overnight at the lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River. Full board

DAY 11 SOUTH LUANGWA - LILONGWE. We travel a few hours to arrive in Lilongwe, where the night is spent in a pleasant lodge a few kilometers out of town.  Bed and breakfast.

DAY 12  LILONGWE - FLIGHT. Transfer to international airport for the return.

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