Duration
11-Day
Liwonde National Park, Malawi
11-Day A Refined Journey Through Malawi
Overview
This luxury Malawi itinerary is crafted to reveal a country still beautifully untamed, through experiences that combine exclusivity with authenticity. It is designed for those who value immersion and connection with the wild, with an added level of luxury. Over eleven days, you'll move effortlessly between three distinct worlds: the wilderness of Majete, the riverine elegance of Liwonde, and the island stillness of Likoma.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Blantyre to Lilongwe (City)
Via Majete WR, Liwonde NP, Likoma Island (Lake Malawi)
Country & park
Malawi / Liwonde National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Mkulumadzi Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Majete WR – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
$9,416 USD
$8,371 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
$11,319 USD
$9,873 USD
Oct 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
$9,889 USD
$8,789 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027
$11,886 USD
$9,229 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Malawi
Start
Blantyre (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Majete WR
Day 4-6
Liwonde NP
Day 7-10
Likoma Island (Lake Malawi)
End
Lilongwe (City) (Day 11)
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-3
Mkulumadzi Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Majete WR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-6
Mvuu Lodge
Luxury tented camp inside Liwonde NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-10
Kaya Mawa
Luxury lodge at Likoma Island (Lake Malawi) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Arrive in Blantyre, where your private transfer takes you south into Majete, one of Africa’s most inspiring conservation stories. Once depleted, this vast reserve has been quietly reborn. Today, elephants roam the riverbanks, lions patrol the golden savannah, and black rhinos move through the fever-tree forest. Game drives and guided safari walks reveal a landscape alive with renewal and grace, a wilderness reclaimed and thriving. Luxury lodge located inside Majete WR All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Destination: Majete Wildlife Reserve Stay: Mkulumadzi Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Majete WR Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 4
Liwonde National Park
Travel north to Liwonde National Park, where the Shire River winds through a tapestry of wetlands, floodplains, and palm savannah. Here, wildlife gathers in abundance, elephant herds wade through lilies, sable antelope graze along the banks, and hippos surface in rhythmic stillness. Game drives (including night drives) trace the park’s flourishing ecosystem, while river safaris glide through papyrus channels, offering a fresh, fluid perspective on Africa’s wild heart. Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Liwonde National Park Stay: Mvuu Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Liwonde NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
Lake Malawi and Likoma Island
A light aircraft flight carries you east over glimmering water to Likoma Island, an oasis of stillness on Lake Malawi. Here, days are unstructured by design. Swim in crystalline waters, sail at sunset, or explore the island’s vibrant fishing villages by bicycle. The lake’s vastness and clarity give a sense of infinity, with sky meeting water, light meeting time. It’s barefoot luxury at its most refined, where every moment is both serene and sensorial. Luxury lodge located at Likoma Island (Lake Malawi) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Likoma Island (Lake Malawi) Stay: Kaya Mawa Luxury lodge located at Likoma Island (Lake Malawi) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11
Journey Home
Depart Likoma by light aircraft for your onward flight from Lilongwe. The journey ends as it began, unhurried, seamless, and full of grace. From river to wilderness to island, Malawi’s quiet beauty remains long after you’ve left its shores. This curated journey through Malawi is a celebration of contrast and calm; wild yet refined, remote yet deeply human. It’s a rare invitation to slow down, to travel deeply, and to rediscover the art of the wild. For those who measure luxury in experience, not excess, this is Africa at its most elegant; intimate, transformative, unforgettable. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Lilongwe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Blantyre and ends in Lilongwe, Malawi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to Chileka Airport (BLZ - Check price) near Blantyre
Fly back from Lilongwe Airport (LLW - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Journey Africa
4.8 operator rating
Journey Africa is a luxury Tour Operator crafting private, considered safaris and journeys across Africa's most remarkable landscapes. Journeys Shaped by Purpose. Crafted, Never Packaged. Luxury with Support. Exploration that leaves a Legacy.
Office In
United Kingdom
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
IATA & ATOL
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Mkulumadzi Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Majete WR – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Journey Africa, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Journey Africa.
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