A special arrangement with a prestigious safari company in Zambia’s premier national park, South Luangwa combined with Malawi, a stunning African gem with dramatic scenery, wildlife and welcoming people
(limited dates/availability)
Flight - 1 night
Luangwa River - 3 nights
Nsefu/Nkwali - 2 nights
Pumulani - 3 nights
Kuthengo - 2 nights
Mkulumadzi - 3 nights
Flight - 1 night
Robin Pope founded his safari company 30 years ago establishing a high reputation for small, luxurious, intimate and remote camps in pristine wilderness areas, with unrivalled game viewing by vehicle, boat and foot. Most recently, Kuthengo Camp at Liwonde National Park, Malawi has been added inspiring us to combine Zambia’s famous South Luangwa National Park, with Malawi, the heart of Africa.
South Luangwa is best known for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. From the park’s lodges pass by baobab trees, elephant herds and giraffes whilst impalas, pukus, waterbucks and buffalo wander on the wide-open plains. The Luangwa River is crowded with hippos and leopards hunt in the dense woodlands. A highlight of the savannah is the bird life with large birds such as snake eagles, bateleurs and ground hornbills easy to spot.
This itinerary offers an excellent chance to experience Malawi before mass tourism. This peaceful, central African country is renowned for its friendly people and host to a diverse kaleidoscope of stunning scenery. Its big draw is Lake Malawi, stretching 500km along the eastern border. Bordered by the Shire River, Liwonde National Park is home to elephant, hippo and crocodile, sable antelope, impala, reedbuck and prolific birdlife. A colonial legacy may be seen in the architecture of towns – independence from the British was in 1964. Modern-day Malawi credits its people as its greatest asset, friendly, welcoming and vibrant. None of this comes at a low price but this special arrangement allows Jules Verne guests this experience at an introductory tariff including all game viewing food and drinks on safari.
Wildlife & Natural Wonders
Exclusive Arrangement
UNESCO: Lake Malawi
No Single Supplement
13 Lunches and 13 Dinners
Guaranteed Departure
Small Group Size: 2 – 6
Day 1 Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Lusaka via Addis Ababa.
Day 2 Fly to Mfuwe and transfer to South Luangwa National Park for three nights at the Luangwa River Camp. (D)
Day 3 Morning game drive. Lunch at the camp with time for a swim. Afternoon/ early evening game drive, returning for dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Morning game drive. Lunch at the camp with time for a swim. Afternoon/ early evening game drive, returning for dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Morning game drive through the park, crossing the Luangwa River to Nsefu Camp (Nkwali Camp in Apr) for two nights. Afternoon game drive. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Full-day game drive with a picnic at the salt pans in the Nsefu sector (full-day game drive in Apr). (B, L, D)
Day 7 Fly to Lilongwe and transfer to Pumulani (3 hrs) for a three-night stay. Pumulani is situated on the westside of the Nankumba Peninsula in the south end of UNESCO Heritage site, Lake Malawi – romantically called “The Lake of Stars”. (B, L, D)
Day 8 A day of relaxation by the lake (watersports available). Sunset dhow cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Time to relax. A guided walk of a local village. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Scenic transfer to Kuthengo Camp (3 hrs) in Liwonde National Park for two nights. Enjoy lunch looking out over the Shire River and evening game drive. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Explore the Shire River and lagoons, an excellent opportunity for sightings of elephants, hippo, crocodile and bird life. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Transfer to Mkulumadzi Camp for three nights (5 hrs) by a beautiful and scenic drive through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush. The Camp is located within Majete Wildlife Reserve, which is Malawi’s only ‘Big Five’ reserve. (B, L, D)
Day 13 Day at leisure. The lodge is in a stunning location and activities include game drives, boating safaris, bush walks, hiking Majete Hill, black rhino tracking, cultural tours, birding trips on the Shire River and game viewing from a hide. (B, L, D)
Day 14 Day at leisure to pick your activity or just relax. (B, L, D)
Day 15 Transfer to Blantyre for your return overnight flight via Addis Ababa. (B, L)
Day 16 Arrive at Heathrow.
Notes
Luggage is limited to a soft bag of 15kgs including hand luggage.
For April & May departures Nsefu camp is closed due to the water levels and will be substituted by Nkwali Camp.
October 12 departure will start with 2 nights at the Nsefu camp followed by 3 nights at Luangwa River Camp.
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A safari camp at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia’s premier national park. Restaurant, bar, free laundry service, pool and five bush suites overlooking the Luangwa River with private facilities, hairdryer and safe.
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A safari camp located in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, on a magnificent meander on the Luangwa River, across which elephants often cross. The camp features a restaurant and bar, free laundry service and 6 air-conditioned thatch rondavels with safe.
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A safari camp on a magnificent meander on the Luangwa River overlooking the national park. Restaurant, bar, free laundry service, pool and six open front chalets with great views of the river with private facilities, hairdryer and safe.
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A lakeside camp on the west of the Nankumba Peninsula on the Southern end of Lake Malawi. Restaurant, bar, free laundry service, pool and 10 luxury villas facing Lake Malawi with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
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A safari camp located on a large open plain stretching towards the Shire River in Liwonde National Park among Fever trees and Baobabs with a restaurant, free laundry service and four air-conditioned safari tents with private facilities and safe.
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A safari camp on a private concession of the Majete Wildlife Reserve, a ‘Big Five’ national park, with restaurant, free laundry service, bar and pool. Eight luxurious chalets on the Shire River with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
2019
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow
2020
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow
(limited dates/availability)
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(limited availability)
Flight Options
Ethiopian Airlines Business Class from £1995
Independent Arrival
Save £800
Arrival and departure transfer with group included
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 13 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, full board and drinks, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, overseas airport taxes, optional excursions, visa procurement, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Notes
For the Mfuwe – Lilongwe flight, guests will need to pay departure taxes currently at $40 per person – this must be paid in cash USD.
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