Victoria FallsLower Zambezi National ParkSouth Luangwa National ParkLake Malawi
Embark on a thrilling adventure with your family on a luxurious safari, exploring some of the most awe-inspiring destinations in Southern Africa. Your journey begins with a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls, where you’ll witness the sheer power and beauty of one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. From there, you’ll venture into the heart of the wilderness, exploring the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park and the wildlife-rich South Luangwa National Park. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with an incredible array of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, and much more. Finally, your journey culminates with a visit to the idyllic Likoma Island, located in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Malawi. With its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind after an exhilarating safari adventure.
Itinerary Highlights
What’s included
flexibility
This is an example itinerary. It is fully flexible; you can add or detract days and include hotels at your chosen budget. It departs daily.
13
Nights
Price Guide
$13,000 – $18,000 pp
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Fly to Livingstone
Livingstone
Start an African adventure right near Victoria Falls in Livingstone with 2 nights at the Waterberry Farmhouse – a great place for families. It is comfortable and cosy with lots to enjoy. There are many in-house activities and numerous thrilling activities near the falls.
Live a life of luxury in your own private riverside house where nothing is too much trouble for the dedicated household team. Whether it’s handing you a gin and tonic while you float in the crystal-clear infinity pool watching elephants playing on the other side of the river or bringing you breakfast in bed because it’s too comfortable to get up
Lower Zambezi National Park
Next, you will fly to Lower Zambezi National Park. Spend 4 nights at Time + Tide Chongwe River House with the family; it’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings without the crowds. The décor is unique, and the private deck offers gorgeous and intimate views over the river.
This tented camp is nestled along the riverbank beneath a canopy of winter thorns (impressive tortuous trees) at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers. Boasting breathtaking views and, quite often, elephants wandering the camp, this lodge has all the qualities to make you instantly fall in love with it.
South Luangwa National Park
Head to the valley of leopards, South Luangwa National Park, for 3 nights to stay at Luangwa Safari House, a home away from home, offering the ultimate private safari experience. Large open spaces, private plunge pool and dining area over the lagoon. You even have your own personal chef, babysitter, guide and vehicle. Make your own schedule and enjoy a safari the way you want.
Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
Hop on a charter plane to Malawi and enjoy 4 more nights of digital detox, situated on the gorgeous island of Likoma in the middle of the lake and surrounded by turquoise waters is the stylish Ndomo House.
Likoma Island offers a myriad of exciting activities for the whole family. Explore the island on quad bike or E-bike; visit the famous St Peter’s Cathedral, browse the local markets. Relax in your private pool, scuba, snorkel, kayak, sail or paddle-board the warm waters of Lake Malawi, or just take an easy breezy boat trip before a delectable beach lunch served by the warm and bubbly staff at the lodge.
Fly home
A note on price
The prices outlined above are a rough guide to give you an idea of costs and enable you to budget for your trip.
Guide prices are generally for private arrangements based on twin share, in well located, good quality accommodation (excluding international flights).
Please note costs are indicative and may vary due to a number of factors such as; travel date, hotel choice, room category, number of people travelling and prevailing exchange rates.
Price Guide $13,000 to $18,000 per person
When to travel
For most people, the dry (winter) season is most attractive (i.e. April/May to October/November). The chance of rain is slim, daytime temperatures are generally pleasant (in the 20s Celsius), and the low vegetation and limited availability of water mean that game viewing is at its best. However, some of the best bird watching can be had from November to April, and the orchids of Nyika are best seen from December to March/April.
Malawi’s temperatures are moderated by altitude. In the hottest month (usually November) maximum temperatures will be around 30°C. In the coldest month (probably July) maximum temperatures will be in the low 20’s. On the uplands (e.g. Zomba, Nyika and Viphya) it can be quite cold at night. The hottest area, all year, is that at the lowest altitude – the Lower Shire Valley. Rainfall is scarce in the dry season, and even in the so-called wet season, the rains are usually short-lived storms, as is typical of the tropics, and at no time does the climate severely inhibit the traveller. Around the country, rainfall varies, with the highlands causing the highest figures.
Add on’s
There are a multitude of add-on holiday options to this Southern African itinerary. For example, Some of the popular options include Cape Town in South Africa, the Okavango Delta, and Mghakighadi in Botswana. These destinations offer a unique experience and are known for their wildlife, scenic beauty, and cultural richness.
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