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3 Day Cape Maclear Tour

Duration3 days
From$480
DepartsLilongwe
GroupPrivate

Three days inside Lake Malawi National Park — village walks, island boat trips, snorkelling over the cichlid beds, a hike to the viewpoint and sunset dinners on the sand.

  • UNESCO national park
  • Island hopping
  • Village walk

Day by day

DAY 1 Arrival and the village
Drive to Cape Maclear, settle into the lodge, and walk the village in the late afternoon light.
DAY 2 A day on the water
Boat out to the islands, snorkelling over the cichlid beds, and a sunset cruise back into the bay.
DAY 3 Viewpoint and home
Morning hike to the viewpoint above the bay, then the return drive.

Included

  • Accommodation throughout the tour
  • All meals while on tour
  • Private vehicle with a Malawian driver-guide
  • All listed activities and national park fees
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • International flights
  • Malawi visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal spending
  • Gratuities for guides and lodge staff

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