Maps & itineraries
A sample Malawi itinerary
Since most people like to visit both countries as part of the same safari, our sample itineraries for Zambia and Malawi are combined. However, we are equally happy to organise itineraries for just one country so please ask if this is your preferred option.
Below is an example of a tailor-made itinerary that we arranged for a couplewho have done several Safari Drive trips to Africa and wanted something really different to their previous holidays. For an example of a shorter Malawi / Zambia safari, please take a look at the Zambia itineraries page.
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Lilongwe and stay overnight in a small, friendly hotel. |
| Day 2 | Land Rover handover and full briefing. Drive towards the Zambian border and on through Chipata, camping en route at a pretty campsite overlooking the river. |
| Days 3-4 | Head to Lochinvar National Park, a small, little-visited park with wonderful birdlife on the lake and a nice campsite. Explore the area by Land Rover. |
| Day 5 | Carry on north, restocking in Lusaka on the way. Stay overnight at a pleasant working farm on the Great North Road |
| Days 6-7 | Continue to Kasanka, another small National Park and a wonderful place to explore. Stay at one of two lovely campsites. You can go between them on foot with the ranger, looking out for the shy sitatunga. Great driving. |
| Days 8-9 | Set off north again into Bangwelu Swamps. This is a great opportunity to try and find the very rare shoebill stork with a local guide. Stay in a tented camp . |
| Days 10-11 | Head to Kapishya Hot Springs to a shady campsite near the river. A great base for a visit to Shiwa N’Gandu. Heavenly opportunity to relax in the hot springs, in a wonderfully rich and verdant setting . |
| Days 12-14 | A long drive south to North Luangwa to stay at a comfortable, rustic camp with thatch and reed ensuite rooms on stilts. Fantastic guides with an emphasis on walking. Well known for Cookson’s wildebeest , lion and hugely diverse birdlife. |
| Day 15 | Overnight in the very pretty Luambe National Park breaking the journey south. |
| Days 16-18 | Carry on to South Luangwa to spend the next three nights in a wonderful lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River. Lots of time to explore the area. |
| Day 19 | Return to Lilongwe and spend your last night at a lovely, family-run farm. |
Special Offer
ZAMBIA & MALAWI
Victoria Falls to Lake Malawi
Fly into Livingstone and see the Falls then drive to the Lower Zambezi National Park and camp on the banks of the river. Cross country to South Luangwa Park for more superb game viewing and on to Malawi with optional stays at the stunning Mombo Island on the Lake.
- We always have special offers available
- Please call Clare on 01488 71140
- clare@safaridrive.com
Safety on Safari
Africa is a truly wild continent and the potential pitfalls for the inexperienced and unsuspecting traveller can be vast.
Independence and freedom to explore are vital ingredients of your safari but so is your safety.
Self driving means you will be taking responsibility for certain aspects of your own safety and you must, therefore, be prepared in advance.
Your preparation will include such things as: full briefings, training, safetly equipment and emergency satelite phones.
