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Lake Malawi and safari combination tour
Safari & Wildlife · Lake & Beach

3 Day Lake & Safari Tour

Duration3 days
From$620
DepartsLilongwe / Blantyre
GroupPrivate

Cruise to Thumbi West Island to feed fish eagles and snorkel among Lake Malawi's cichlids, then cross to Liwonde National Park for game drives and a river safari.

  • Fish eagle feeding
  • Snorkelling the cichlid beds
  • Game drives in Liwonde

Day by day

DAY 1 Cape Maclear
Drive to Cape Maclear and check in lakeside. Afternoon boat cruise to Thumbi West Island — fish eagle feeding, then snorkelling over the cichlid beds at the Fish Aquarium.
DAY 2 Across to Liwonde
Morning transfer to Liwonde National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive and a boat safari on the Shire.
DAY 3 Last drive
Morning game drive, then the transfer back to Lilongwe or Blantyre.

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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