11-day Best of Wildlife

Experience the “Best of Wildlife” on an 11-day adventure that immerses you in the natural wonders of our planet. This extraordinary journey is a perfect opportunity to witness the world’s most captivating creatures in their natural habitats. From the majestic big cats of Africa to the exotic marine life of the Galápagos, this tour offers an unparalleled exploration of our planet’s diverse ecosystems. With expert guides and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this 11-day expedition promises an awe-inspiring experience for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Day 1 – Blantyre

Today you will arrive in Blantyre and meet your guide. Head across to Leslie Lodge to unwind and relax.

Your guide will be briefing you this afternoon/ evening on your tour and confirming a program for your day tomorrow. Night at Leslie Lodge for dinner, bed and breakfast. Your guide will be staying close by in Blantyre and is available if you’d like to explore Blantyre in the evening or go out to dinner at your own cost.

Day 2 – Blantyre to Majete Wildlife Reserve

Have a leisurely start to your morning today and enjoy breakfast. Your guide will meet you in the morning and you can head into Blantyre to explore the area. Blantyre has a fascinating history with well-preserved colonial styled buildings and a thriving market. Take a slow drive down to Majete and arrive in time for lunch at Thawale Lodge. Should you like to explore more of Blantyre, your guide can stop at a cafe or restaurant in town for lunch at your cost. Arrive in Thawale and unwind, if you arrive in time for an afternoon activity, head out with Thawale Lodge to explore Majete Wildlife Reserve. Activities included in your stay are seasonal walking safaris, game drives and seasonal boat safaris. Night here including all your meals, activities, game park entrance fees and levies.

Day 3 – Exploring Majete

Enjoy a full day in Majete wildlife reserve with Thawale Lodge including all your meals, activities, game park entrance fees and levies. Two activities are had today, one early in the morning and one in the evening to explore the area. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing in the lodge and watching the animals drink in the nearby waterhole.

Day 4 – Majete to Zomba

After breakfast take a gentle drive back up through Blantyre and on to Zomba. There’s incredible history en-route as you head to the quaint town at the bottom of Zomba Plateau. Stop off at the market, monument, museum or head up the mountain to explore the dam. Zomba has an incredible array of birdlife and walking trails. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you explore and then head to Zomba forest Lodge mid- afternoon to unwind. There are a variety of walking trails from Zomba Forest Lodge to enjoy the area. Your guide will be staying close by and you can arrange a guided walk this afternoon or in the morning. Night at Zomba Forest Lodge including dinner and breakfast.

Day 5 –  Zomba to Liwonde National Park

A slow start to this morning and you have time to walk around the area with or without your guide. After breakfast, drive northwards to Liwonde National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route and arrive at the Mvuu pick-up point mid afternoon to meet your boat. Your guide will wave you off as you head across the river to Mvuu camp and will stay close by should you need. Night at Mvuu including all your meals, activities and game park entrance fees and levies. Activities include seasonal walking safaris, boat safaris and game drives. Your guide with Mvuu will go over a program with you for your stay to explore Liwonde.

Day 6 – Exploring Liwonde

Enjoy Liwonde with Mvuu Camp exploring the area. Night here including all your meals, game park entrance fees, levies and activities. There will be two activities available today, one in the morning and one in the evening to explore the area. Spend the heat of the day relaxing in camp, take advantage of the swimming pool.

Day 7 – Liwonde to Dzalanyama

Head back across the river to meet your Land & Lake guide and say goodbye to Liwonde National Park as you make your way across the country, through Lilongwe, stopping off at the Land & lake Café for lunch and then off to Dzalanyama Forest Reserve. Land & Lake’s own haven in the forest. Enjoy your night here including all your meals, bike hire and there’s a variety of walking and hiking trails to explore the area. Dzalanyama has little wildlife left but through land & Lakes work in the area will hopefully revive what was once a thriving wildlife hub just 60km outside of Lilongwe.

Day 8 – To Zambia

After breakfast, you and your guide will head out from the forest and towards the Zambian border. Here your guide will go through the border crossing procedures, you’ll need to pay for any visas that may be required and then continue into Zambia and on to South Luangwa National Park. Just past Chipata, enjoy a picnic lunch on the roadside and then arrive at Flatdogs mid-late afternoon to unwind. You don’t have an activity booked for tonight, but wildlife is prolific along the banks of the Luangwa River. Your Land & Lake guide will say farewell to you tonight and leave you in the very capable hands of the Flatdogs team. Enjoy exploring Luangwa with your lodge with two game drives per full day, all your meals and game park fees included.

Day 9 – Explore South Luangwa

Enjoy a full day with Flatdogs Camp exploring South Luangwa National Park. Night here including all your
activities, meals and game park entrance fees and levies. Relax during the heat of the day back at camp, there is a swimming pool and sprawling views of the Luangwa River and park beyond!

Day 10 – Explore South Luangwa

Enjoy a full day with Flatdogs Camp exploring South Luangwa National Park. Night here including all your activities, meals and game park entrance fees and levies. Relax during the heat of the day back at camp, there is a swimming pool and sprawling views of the Luangwa River and park beyond!

Day 11 – End of Tour

Flatdogs will take you across to the airport today in time for your flight down to Lusaka and back home. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading out. It’s about an hour to the airport and Flatdogs will coordinate this with you.
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