Embark on a captivating 14-day safari adventure through Southern Tanzania and Malawi, blending the raw beauty of Africa’s wilderness with the serene shores of Lake Malawi.
Begin your journey with thrilling boat safaris and walking expeditions in Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks, where you’ll encounter abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, and the elusive African wild dog. Explore the vast, untouched landscapes of the Nyika Plateau, Malawi’s largest national park, where rolling hills, forested valleys, and diverse wildlife offer unforgettable game drives and walks.
Conclude your adventure with relaxation on the pristine beaches of Lake Malawi at Makuzi Beach Resort, enjoying water sports, village walks, and the warm hospitality of the local people. This tour promises a perfect blend of exhilarating safaris, breathtaking scenery, and tranquil beach escapes, making it an unparalleled African experience.
GROSS RATES ARE VALID TILL JAN 2025
No of people | Rate per person |
4 pax | US$ 7800 |
Departure dates 2024/25:
Dar es Salaam – Lilongwe | Lilongwe- Dar es Salaam |
13 July | 27 July |
12 Aug | 24 Aug |
07 September | 21 September |
02 October | 19 October |
02 October | 17 November |
30 November | 14 December |
28 December | 09 January 2025 |
Single supplement: | US$ 1200 |
Pick up from hotel or airport and begin your safari to Selous. This will be a 5 hours drive through the coastal region. Lunch boxes will be provided en-route. After a short rest, depart for the afternoon boat safari and overnight at Nje Bush Camp, full board.
Start the day with a walking safari accompanied by an armed game ranger. This will take you through a wide part of the game reserve. Breathe in the intoxicating smell of the African bush: a mixture of the earth and the animals odor.
You will not only try to identify the different animal spoor but your guide will share with you his knowledge of the different flora in the reserve. The local people use some of these plants and trees for different medicinal purposes. Thereafter, proceed for a full day drive with packed picnic lunch provided. Return Nje Bush Camp for overnight on full board.
Nyerere N.P, a World Heritage site and the largest wilderness area in Africa covers an area of 35, 000sq km. The park supports an enormous number of elephants, buffalos and wildebeests, hippo, crocodile, a variety of over 2000 variety of plants, hot volcanic springs, Lagoons and over 440 species of birds, Other rare species include the African Hunting dog. Its lifeline comes from the Great Rufiji River which meanders through the park from it’s headwaters in the Ruaha Valley to the river delta opposite the Mafia Island. This can be explore on foot, boat or vehicle
Take your flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival your vehicle and guide will be waiting for you for the afternoon game drive and overnight aw Ruaha Asanje Camp, full board.
Early morning walking safari followed by after game drive and overnight at Ruaha Asanje Camp, full board.
Full day game drive and overnight at Ruaha Asanje Camp,, full board.
RUAHA NATIONAL Full PARK, Tanzania’s 2nd biggest park and host to a number of animals which rare or absent in the North. The rare animals include the African Wild dog, roan and sable antelope and the greater kudu. The Great Ruaha River, which provides life to the park, flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds.
The drive from Ruaha National Park to drive to the Tanzania/Malawi boarder and after the boarder and immigration formalities and visit to the Karonga Project Museum where hundreds of fossils from dating back from dinosaur times some 100 million years ago to the period of first humans, some 5 million years a 2.5-million-year-old lower jaw of Homo rudolfensis were found, over night at Mikoma Beach Hotel bed and breakfast.
Depart early in the morning for Nyika National Park and to Chelinda Camp, overnight on full board basis.
Game drive and over night at Chelinda Camp. Option activities include walking and overnight at Camp on full board basis.
Established in 1965, Nyika Plateau is the largest and oldest National Park in Malawi. It is Nyika is made up of rolling grassy hills surrounded by steep escarpments and interspersed with forested valleys, most of which are above 2,000 meters above sea level. This vast plateau is a perfect place for game drives, horseback riding and long walks through the long grass. Streams and dams are stocked with trout, and game such as eland, zebra, roan, waterbuck and smaller antelope roam the area. Night drives reveal eyes of hyenas, jackals and plenty of owls, and if you are lucky you might spot a leopard. A variety of 200 species of orchids cover the grasslands in the spring.
After break-fast depart for Makuzi Beach in Nkhata Bay. Overnight at Makuzi Beach Resort. Bed and breakfast
Day at leisure at Makuzi Beach, overnight at bed and breakfast.
All of the eight chalets, overlooking the Lake Malawi are tastefully furnished and have en suite facilities. Each has its own solar power and hot water boiler. Other optional activities will include village walks water sports, fishing, kayaking among others. Your driver and vehicle will be parked at the Lodge for your personal use at all times.
In comparison to many other parts of Africa Malawi and is still much undeveloped and very African. Although there are big international supermarkets in the city, you will notice as you over fly Lilongwe villages surround the city. Walks around Lilongwe are very peaceful and the people are very welcoming and friendly.
The capital is divided into two areas: Old Town and New Town. The old town houses residential areas, banks, shops and the Lilongwe Market. New Town as the name suggests, you will find diplomatic missions, up market residents, NGO offices and governmental offices. The airport is 30 km from the Centre. Dinner optionally at the Hotel or in other restaurants in Town, overnight at Latititude 36, overnight bed and breakfast.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
GROSS RATES ARE VALID TILL JAN 2025
No of people | Rate per person |
4 pax | US$ 7800 |
Departure dates 2024/25:
Dar es Salaam – Lilongwe | Lilongwe- Dar es Salaam |
13 July | 27 July |
12 Aug | 24 Aug |
07 September | 21 September |
02 October | 19 October |
02 October | 17 November |
30 November | 14 December |
28 December | 09 January 2025 |
Single supplement: | US$ 1200 |
Price Excludes
Day 1
Pick up from hotel or airport and begin your safari to Selous. This will be a 5 hours drive through the coastal region. Lunch boxes will be provided en-route. After a short rest, depart for the afternoon boat safari and overnight at Nje Bush Camp, full board.
Day 2
Start the day with a walking safari accompanied by an armed game ranger. This will take you through a wide part of the game reserve. Breathe in the intoxicating smell of the African bush: a mixture of the earth and the animals odor.
You will not only try to identify the different animal spoor but your guide will share with you his knowledge of the different flora in the reserve. The local people use some of these plants and trees for different medicinal purposes. Thereafter, proceed for a full day drive with packed picnic lunch provided. Return Nje Bush Camp for overnight on full board.
Day 3
Nyerere N.P, a World Heritage site and the largest wilderness area in Africa covers an area of 35, 000sq km. The park supports an enormous number of elephants, buffalos and wildebeests, hippo, crocodile, a variety of over 2000 variety of plants, hot volcanic springs, Lagoons and over 440 species of birds, Other rare species include the African Hunting dog. Its lifeline comes from the Great Rufiji River which meanders through the park from it’s headwaters in the Ruaha Valley to the river delta opposite the Mafia Island. This can be explore on foot, boat or vehicle
Day 4
Take your flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival your vehicle and guide will be waiting for you for the afternoon game drive and overnight aw Ruaha Asanje Camp, full board.
Day 5 – Lilongwe, B/B – 20 Dec
Early morning walking safari followed by after game drive and overnight at Ruaha Asanje Camp, full board.
Day 6
Full day game drive and overnight at Ruaha Asanje Camp, full board.
RUAHA NATIONAL Full PARK, Tanzania’s 2nd biggest park and host to a number of animals which rare or absent in the North. The rare animals include the African Wild dog, roan and sable antelope and the greater kudu. The Great Ruaha River, which provides life to the park, flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds.
Day 7
The drive from Ruaha National Park to drive to the Tanzania/Malawi boarder and after the boarder and immigration formalities and visit to the Karonga Project Museum where hundreds of fossils from dating back from dinosaur times some 100 million years ago to the period of first humans, some 5 million years a 2.5-million-year-old lower jaw of Homo rudolfensis were found, over night at Mikoma Beach Hotel bed and breakfast.
Day 8
Day 9 & 10
Game drive and over night at Chelinda Camp. Option activities include walking and overnight at Camp on full board basis.
Established in 1965, Nyika Plateau is the largest and oldest National Park in Malawi. It is Nyika is made up of rolling grassy hills surrounded by steep escarpments and interspersed with forested valleys, most of which are above 2,000 meters above sea level. This vast plateau is a perfect place for game drives, horseback riding and long walks through the long grass. Streams and dams are stocked with trout, and game such as eland, zebra, roan, waterbuck and smaller antelope roam the area. Night drives reveal eyes of hyenas, jackals and plenty of owls, and if you are lucky you might spot a leopard. A variety of 200 species of orchids cover the grasslands in the spring.
Day 11
After break-fast depart for Makuzi Beach in Nkhata Bay. Overnight at Makuzi Beach Resort. Bed and breakfast
Day 12
Day at leisure at Makuzi Beach, overnight at bed and breakfast.
All of the eight chalets, overlooking the Lake Malawi are tastefully furnished and have en suite facilities. Each has its own solar power and hot water boiler. Other optional activities will include village walks water sports, fishing, kayaking among others. Your driver and vehicle will be parked at the Lodge for your personal use at all times.
Day 13
In comparison to many other parts of Africa Malawi and is still much undeveloped and very African. Although there are big international supermarkets in the city, you will notice as you over fly Lilongwe villages surround the city. Walks around Lilongwe are very peaceful and the people are very welcoming and friendly.
The capital is divided into two areas: Old Town and New Town. The old town houses residential areas, banks, shops and the Lilongwe Market. New Town as the name suggests, you will find diplomatic missions, up market residents, NGO offices and governmental offices. The airport is 30 km from the Centre. Dinner optionally at the Hotel or in other restaurants in Town, overnight at Latititude 36, overnight bed and breakfast.
Day 14
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home.