Upon arriving at Kamuzu International Airport, a guide from Malawi on Wheels will greet you and assist with your luggage as you head to your vehicle. After exchanging pleasantries, you will be taken to Green Elephant Urban Retreat in Lilongwe’s Area 12. The drive will take approximately 30 minutes.

Green Elephant is an exclusive boutique guest house offering unparalleled privacy and comfort. With only four luxurious suites, it’s an ideal retreat for small groups or individual travelers seeking a peaceful escape. Nestled in serene, beautiful landscaped gardens, this tranquil oasis features a stunning swimming pool, providing the perfect place to unwind. Despite its secluded atmosphere, Green Elephant is conveniently located just minutes from the vibrant energy of the city, offering the best of both worlds; relaxation and accessibility.

Green Elephant provides a range of premium amenities for a relaxing stay, including a spacious terrace, pool access, and a pool table entertainment. Guests enjoy the convenience of free private parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Included: 1 night accommodation on bed & breakfast - Full English or Continental Breakfast, complimentary tea & coffee, mineral water, unlimited Wi-Fi.

Excluded: Meals (aside from Breakfast) bar, personal items in nature, gratuities, In-room Spa Treatments,

Today, the journey continues. After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Luwawa Forest Lodge, located in the Viphya Plantation - a serene retreat nestled beside a glassy dam - your sanctuary in the heart of Malawi’s cool and wild highlands. The drive takes approximately 4 hours.

Located on a heavily forested in the Viphya Mountains in the Northern Malawi, a pleasant and malaria free climate, at 1,560m above sea level. Luwawa Forest Lodge has a variety of accommodation options including family chalets and storey cottages. The lodge pride itself on a high standard of friendly cheerful service, which caters to the needs of all guest including large groups and families. At Luwawa Forest Lodge, you always feel at home as you enjoy the breeze that pass through at dusk and hear birds at the first light.

Luwawa Forest Lodge is in a most beautiful part of Malawi which lends itself perfectly to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Included: 2-night accommodation, meals - lunch, dinner, and breakfast, activities such as non-motorized water activities, village tours and nature walks.

Excluded: Personal items in nature, gratuities, motorized water activities, and activities not included.

Today after breakfast at the Luwawa Forest Lodge, you will embark on a scenic transfer to Chelinda Lodge, nestled within the breathtaking expanse of Nyika National Park—renowned as one of Malawi’s most spectacular and picturesque wilderness areas. The journey is approximately 6 hours.

The beautiful Chelinda Lodge is located high on the Nyika Plateau and offers its guests spacious accommodation. All rooms have sweeping views over the rolling grasslands of the plateau, where wildlife including large herds of roan antelopes, eland, and zebra can be spotted; leopard sightings are also increasing.

The Park boosts an incredible mixture of scenery and landscapes – pristine Brachystegia woodlands, mature mountain forest patches, clear running streams and miles of open rolling grasslands. The Plateau is on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list for its cultural and natural beauty.

Included: 3-night accommodation, meals – lunch, dinner and breakfast, activities including guided 2 game activities per day, park fees, non-motorized water activities.

Excluded: Personal items in nature, gratuities, spa, laundry, extra activities per day and motorized water activities.

Enjoy your last morning in the plateau. After breakfast at Chelinda Lodge, you will depart on a scenic journey via Mzuzu, traveling toward the shores of Lake Malawi. This approximately six-hour drive offers captivating views as you transition from the highlands to the lakeshore, culminating in your arrival at the tranquil Makuzi Beach Lodge.

Situated on the beautiful lakeshore of Malawi, in its very own cove with tropical gardens and abundant bird and butterfly life. Makuzi Beach Lodge has been a family-owned business since 1993. Built using local materials and expertise as an eco-friendly paradise, with the 11 cozy chalets, the lodge provides its guests with a superb, secluded retreat, sandy white beaches, and wonderful views across Africa’s third largest lake. Makuzi Beach Lodge is the perfect place, a haven for people looking for a location that offers complete privacy and an ideal place for social distancing.

The lodge offers a peaceful environment to recharge the soul, a time to reconnect with oneself or loved ones. A place for those working from home, artists, writers, or family and friends looking for a few days in a paradise. Makuzi is open for groups as well.

Included: 2-night accommodation, meals – lunch, dinner and breakfast, guided village walks and non-motorized water activities.

Excluded: Personal items in nature, motorized water activities, Spa, and gratuities.

Enjoy your morning on the shores of Lake Malawi. After breakfast, your guide will transfer you on a scenic journey to Tongole Wilderness Lodge, nestled within the pristine Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. This captivating drive transitions from lakeshore landscapes to the rugged beauty of Malawi's largest wildlife reserve. The drive will take approximately 5 hours.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge is the only high-end lodge in the Nkhotakota Reserve and with breathtaking views over the beautiful Bua River, it provides a truly exceptional experience in the pristine region. The lodge has four spacious riverside suites all are en-suite with twin marble basins, offering stunning views over the river and forest, the perfect spot to enjoy private moments in nature. The family cottage is handcrafted by local artisans, from the same distinctive red earth and rock upon which Tongole stands. The cottage provides extra communal space, ideal for a family or two couples traveling together.

Included: 2-night accommodation, meals – lunch, dinner and breakfast, activities such as 2 game activities including game drive, village walks, canoeing, guided nature walks, selected drinks and beers, non-motorized water activities, park fees, laundry.

Excluded: Personal items in nature, gratuities, extra activities, drinks and beers not included on the drinks menu.

Your journey continues today with a scenic drive to Salima, where the shores of Lake Malawi await. Upon arrival, you will embark on a 20 minutes boat transfer to Blue Zebra Island Lodge, nestled on Nankoma Island within the UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi National Park. This seamless transition combines an approximately three-hour-and-twenty-minute drive through Malawi’s heartland with a tranquil boat crossing, culminating in your arrival at this exclusive island sanctuary.

Blue Zebra Island Lodge is nestled on Nankoma Island, part of the Marelli Archipelago; an unspoiled paradise under the protection of Lake Malawi National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Blue Zebra offers a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in a tranquil setting, inspired by nature. A unique set-up with eight en-suite safari tented chalets and one superior cottage overlooking the lake. Secluded executive chalets boosts stunning views from private balconies, some with lake access. The chalets are set in an unspoiled environment, immersed in nature. The island is home to vast array of fresh water fish, including some of the rarest and colourful in the world.

Included: 3-night accommodation, meals – lunch, dinner and breakfast, park fees, scheduled boat transfers, laundry, non-motorized water activities, selected drinks, and beers.

Excluded: Personal items in nature, motorized water activities, drinks, private/off-scheduled boat transfers, spa treatments.

All good things must come to an end! Enjoy your final morning in Malawi. After breakfast, you will be transferred by boat back to the mainland (approximately 20 minutes boat transfer), where you will meet your guide. After greetings, you will embark on drive to Kamuzu International Airport for your departure flight. The drive will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

As you depart Lilongwe, may the echoes of Malawi’s wilderness, lakeshores, and warm hospitality remain with you—a tapestry of unforgettable memories. We look forward to welcome you back to this extraordinary corner of Africa.

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