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Your 13-day itinerary, day by day
Fly into the Lower Zambezi, continue to South Luangwa and finish with four nights on Likoma Island. Each stay has time to settle in.
Duration13 days
Guide price$16,465
RouteLusaka to Lilongwe via Zambia and Malawi
Where you stay3 camps & lodges · 12 nights
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Guide price per person for two travellers, for departures June to October 2027. Quoted in USD; final availability and price are confirmed when you enquire.
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Fly from Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi
Fly with Proflight Zambia from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Jeki Airstrip, then transfer about 45 minutes to Dulini Anabezi. Check into a Tented Suite for four nights in Lower Zambezi National Park.
OvernightDulini Anabezi (4 nights)
- Days 2–4
Lower Zambezi National Park
Stay at Dulini Anabezi, with game drives, guided walks, boat cruises and canoeing included in your stay. Three fishing permits per person are also included.
OvernightDulini Anabezi
- Day 5
Fly to South Luangwa
Return to Jeki Airstrip, fly to Mfuwe Airport with Proflight Zambia and transfer about two hours to Lion Camp. Check into a Luxury Suite for four nights in South Luangwa National Park.
OvernightLion Camp (4 nights)
- Days 6–8
Safari from Lion Camp
Remain at Lion Camp in South Luangwa, where the itinerary includes game drives and walking safaris.
OvernightLion Camp
- Day 9
Fly to Likoma Island
Transfer back to Mfuwe, fly to Likoma Airstrip with Nyasa Express and make the approximately 25-minute transfer to Kaya Mawa. Check into a Standard Room for four nights on Lake Malawi.
OvernightKaya Mawa (4 nights)
- Days 10–12
Lake Malawi at Kaya Mawa
Spend three further days on Likoma Island. Non-motorised water sports are included in your stay at Kaya Mawa.
OvernightKaya Mawa
- Day 13
Fly from Likoma to Lilongwe
Transfer to Likoma Airstrip and fly with Nyasa Express to Lilongwe International Airport, where this itinerary ends.
Zambia's rivers and Lake Malawi
Begin in Lusaka, fly into the Lower Zambezi and then South Luangwa. From Mfuwe, continue to Likoma Island in Malawi before flying out of Lilongwe.
- 1Lusaka
- 2Lower Zambezi National Park
- 3South Luangwa National Park
- 4Likoma Island
- 5Lilongwe
These stops show the regions visited, not exact camp positions or flight paths.
Where you'll stay
Stay four nights at each of three distinct places, from the Lower Zambezi to South Luangwa and Lake Malawi.
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Dulini Anabezi
A Tented Suite for four nights beside the Zambezi. Boardwalks connect the suites, with wildlife activities on land and on the river.
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Lion Camp
Four nights in a Luxury Suite at this unfenced South Luangwa camp, with guided walks and game drives.
Likoma Island, Malawi
Kaya Mawa
Four nights in a Standard Room on Lake Malawi, with full board and non-motorised water sports in the stated stay basis.
Make this Zambia and Malawi journey your own
Tell us your preferred dates and how you would like to divide your time between safari and the lake. We will check the stays and work through the route with you.
What's included
The stays, internal flights, transfers and activities below are included in the guide price.
In your price
- Twelve nights at the three named properties
- All meals and local, non-premium drinks
- The internal flights and airport/inter-lodge transfers listed in the itinerary
- Dulini Anabezi game drives, walks, boat cruises, canoeing and three fishing permits per person
- Lion Camp game drives and walking safaris
- Kaya Mawa non-motorised water sports
- Park fees
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a Brilliant Africa travel specialist
- A tailor-made discussion of your dates, pace and accommodation
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Premium drinks, detours, personal items, tips, extra activities, travel insurance and airport departure taxes are not included. We will confirm the details in your quote.
Your questions answered
How long is Safari & Lake?
Thirteen days and twelve nights: four nights each at Dulini Anabezi, Lion Camp and Kaya Mawa.
Where does the journey start and end?
You start with a flight from Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi and finish with a flight from Likoma Island to Lilongwe.
When is the $16,465 guide price valid?
The guide price is $16,465 per person in USD, based on two people travelling between June and October 2027. We will confirm the price for your dates and availability.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Ask our team about combining a river safari, South Luangwa and time on Lake Malawi. We can work through the flights, stays and timing with you.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what matters most to you. A specialist will check this Zambia and Malawi itinerary and advise on the best next step.
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