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3 Day Safari & Cultural Tour

Duration3 days
From$500
DepartsLilongwe
GroupPrivate

A Gule Wamkulu masquerade in Salima District with time among the community, then two days of game drives and a Shire River boat safari in Liwonde National Park.

  • Gule Wamkulu masquerade
  • Shire River boat safari
  • Community visit

Day by day

DAY 1 Lilongwe to Salima
Depart Lilongwe in the morning for Salima District. Lunch at a local lodge, then a Gule Wamkulu masquerade performance and time with the community to understand what the dance means. Evening drive to Liwonde.
DAY 2 Liwonde National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives through Liwonde, closing with a sunset boat safari on the Shire River among hippo and elephant.
DAY 3 Final drive and return
A last morning game drive before the transfer back to Lilongwe.

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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