ITINERARY
Day 1-3: Majete Wildlife Reserve
Day 1 – Arrival in Malawi
Afternoon – Your AOF guide will meet you at Blantyre International Airport for your transfer to Majete Main Camp. Lunch is served immediately after arriving in camp followed by a short afternoon game drive in Majete.
Evening – Dinner is served under the African night sky at Majete Main Camp, and enjoy an early night to rest after the day’s travel.
Day 2 – Majete Game Reserve
Morning – Wake up at dawn to enjoy an early morning guided game drive in the reserve. Keep a lookout for lions, hyenas, and leopards in the early morning hours!
Afternoon – A delicious lunch is served at noon followed by time to enjoy a siesta in camp. In the late afternoon, we head out on a sundowner boat cruise on the Shire River to view the amazing bird and animal life along the river banks.
Evening – In camp, after an exciting day game viewing in Majete, the day’s stories are relived around the dinner table.
Day 3 – Final Day in Majete
Morning – Another early morning game drive as you continue your search for Majete’s elusive big cats and other nocturnal critters.
Afternoon – At noon we relax under the trees in camp, enjoy a well-deserved hearty lunch, and head out again for a boat cruise on the river later in the day for a final opportunity to view wildlife in Majete.
Evening – On your final night in the reserve, enjoy a farewell dinner as you get ready to continue exploring Malawi the next day.
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Main Camp
Majete stands as a remarkable example of successful conservation efforts, having transformed from a declining reserve to a thriving wildlife sanctuary. Here, diverse herds of animals including zebra, buffalo, kudu, and sable antelope roam freely, providing ample prey for the resident lion population. Along the Shire River, elephants enjoy refreshing baths while hippo pods rest on the banks. Majete also offers sightings of rare species such as Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, klipspringer, and reintroduced African wild dogs, the park is also a paradise for birdwatchers with endemic species like Livingstone’s flycatcher, Boehm’s bee-eater, and the racket-tailed roller commonly spotted.
The range of activities available highlights Majete’s success story in conservation. Once devoid of life, the reserve now boasts abundant flora and fauna, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature’s beauty in a relatively remote corner of Africa.
Day 4: Liwonde National Park
Day 4 – Liwonde National Park
Morning – It’s a 4-hour drive as we bid farewell to Majete and make our way to Mvuu Camp in Liwonde National Park for a short but memorable 1-night stay.
Afternoon – Upon arrival at Mvuu lunch is served after the morning’s travel, followed by a game-viewing boat cruise on the upper reaches of the Shire River.
Evening – Listen to the sounds of hippos and lions roaring as you enjoy dinner at the spectacular Mvuu Camp. The next morning it’s an early start on our way to Lake Malawi.
Liwonde National Park
Mvuu Camp
Day 5 & 6: Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi
Day 5 – Arrival in Cape Maclear
Morning – It’s an early morning start as we enjoy a final game drive in Liwonde, afterward it’s breakfast time before we make our way North for 180km on the way to Thumbi View Lodge at Cape Maclear on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Afternoon – Lunch is served on the go and when we arrive at the lake it’s time for sundowners on the deck to enjoy sunset over the lake.
Evening – Dinner is served on the shores of Lake Malawi!
Day 6 – Activity Day on the Lake
Spend the day enjoying the activities Lake Malawi has to offer including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fish eagle feeding from a boat, and hiking along the lakeshore.
Cape Maclear
Thumbi View Camp
Nestled along the southern coastline of Lake Malawi, Cape Maclear emerges as a bustling hub, earning its reputation as the premier resort destination on the lake. Dubbed as Chembe village by locals, this idyllic spot lures in a diverse array of holidaymakers, catering to families, honeymooners, backpackers, and travel groups alike. With its inviting stretches of golden sands and an ambiance of pure serenity, Cape Maclear effortlessly embodies the essence of a perfect retreat.
Accommodation choices abound in Cape Maclear, ensuring there’s something to suit every pocket. Whether you’re inclined towards a rustic camping experience or yearn for the seclusion of a private island sanctuary.
Domwe Island
Domwe Island Adventure Camp
Domwe Island stands as Lake Malawi’s largest uninhabited isle, boasting an expansive circumference of 11 kilometers and a peak soaring 400 meters above the lake’s surface, this island presents a unique habitat teeming with wildlife. Unlike its counterparts in Lake Malawi, Domwe Island hosts a diverse population of mammals that migrated during periods of low water.
Nestled within the confines of the Lake Malawi National Park, Domwe Island Adventure Camp offers an exclusive yet modest retreat. Situated behind a quaint beach on the western shore, the camp operates on a self-catering basis, allowing guests to utilize the kitchen facilities for meal preparations. Boasting attentive staff and well-stocked kitchen amenities, including fridges, cookware, and tableware, the camp ensures a comfortable stay. Under the management of Kayak Africa, Domwe Island Camp promises an unforgettable wilderness experience.
Day 7 - 9: Domwe island, Lake Malawi
Day 7 – Arrival at Domwe Island Adventure Camp
Morning – Wake up at dawn as we get ready to board the transfer boat that will ferry us to our next location, Domwe Island Adventure Camp.
Afternoon – We arrive on Domwe Island in the mid-morning and the afternoon is spent enjoying the island’s nature and activities including another opportunity to snorkel, kayak, and hiking, capped off with sundowners on the deck.
Evening – Dinner is served on the Shores of Lake Malawi afterward we party on the deck overlooking the lake.
Day 8 – Leisure Day on Domwe Island
A late breakfast is served at 10 am and afterward, we spend the day enjoying more of the activities Domwe Island has to offer.
Day 9 – Return Transfer
Morning – Breakfast is served early as we hit the road early back to Lilongwe International Airport for your departure flight from Malawi.