Experience the best of Malawi on this five-day adventure combining unforgettable wildlife encounters with the tranquillity of a pristine tropical island.

Your journey begins in Blantyre, where you will meet your guide at 9:00 AM for the approximately three-hour drive to Liwonde National Park.

Spend two nights at Chimwala Bush Camp, located inside the park with beautiful views of the Shire River. Enjoy a boat safari, morning game drive and afternoon sundowner drive, with opportunities to spot wildlife both day and night.

On Day 3, enjoy a final early-morning game drive before travelling approximately 3–4 hours to Cape Maclear, with a stop at Zathu Community Kitchen for a traditional Malawian lunch. From Kayak Africa Base Camp, board a wooden boat for the approximately 45-minute journey across Lake Malawi to Mumbo Island.

Spend two nights on this beautiful, eco-friendly island, enjoying full-board accommodation, kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Explore walking trails, swim in the crystal-clear waters, discover colorful cichlid fish and enjoy a sunset cruise around the island (Please note that if there is a shortage of fuel, this may be removed). With no electricity and limited mobile phone reception, Mumbo offers a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature.

On Day 5, enjoy breakfast and your final morning on the island before taking the 45-minute boat transfer back to the mainland. From Cape Maclear, travel approximately five hours by road to Blantyre, with a packed lunch provided. You will be dropped off at your preferred location, bringing your safari and island adventure to an end.

Please note: This itinerary has been costed for one person travelling solo. If you have friends or fellow travelers who would like to join you on the same dates, the cost per person could be reduced by sharing accommodation and transportation.

If this is a possibility, please let Kay know so she can recalculate the costs accordingly.

Your Safari & Island Adventure begins at 9:00 AM, when you will meet your guide at an agreed location in Blantyre before travelling north to Liwonde National Park.

Your destination is Chimwala Bush Camp, nestled inside the southern section of the park, with beautiful views overlooking the Shire River. On arrival, check into your bush camp accommodation, enjoy lunch and take some time to relax and soak up the peaceful surroundings.

At 3:30 PM, head out for your first safari experience: an afternoon boat safari along the Shire River. Keep your eyes open for hippos, crocodiles, elephants coming down to drink and a wonderful variety of birdlife along the riverbanks.

As the afternoon light softens over the river, return to camp to unwind, enjoy dinner and spend your first night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Accommodation: Chimwala Bush Camp
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Activities: Transfer to Liwonde National Park, afternoon boat safari

Wake early for your first morning game drive in Liwonde National Park.

The cooler morning hours offer excellent opportunities to spot wildlife as the bush comes alive. With your guide leading the way, look out for elephants, antelope, and other wildlife that call this remarkable park home.

Return to camp for breakfast, followed by a leisurely day enjoying the peaceful bush setting and spectacular views of the Shire River. Relax at camp, take in the scenery and enjoy lunch before preparing for your next adventure.

At 3:30 PM, set off on an afternoon sundowner drive. Explore more of the park as the day draws to a close, looking out for wildlife becoming active in the cooler evening hours. Enjoy a sundowner of your choice as the sun sets over the African landscape before continuing your drive, with the possibility of spotting nocturnal animals after dark.

Return to camp at approximately 7:00 PM for dinner and your final evening beneath the African skies.

Accommodation: Chimwala Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Morning game drive, afternoon sundowner drive and nocturnal wildlife viewing

Rise early for your final game drive in Liwonde National Park, making the most of your last opportunity to explore this incredible wildlife haven. After your safari, return to camp for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey north towards Cape Maclear on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Along the way, stop at Zathu Community Kitchen to enjoy a freshly prepared local Malawian lunch and experience a taste of the country's warm hospitality.

Continue to Kayak Africa Base Camp in Cape Maclear, where you will receive a short briefing before boarding a traditional wooden boat for the journey to Mumbo Island. The crossing covers approximately 10 kilometers and takes around 45 minutes across the beautiful waters of Lake Malawi.

Arrive at Mumbo Island, a pristine island paradise within Lake Malawi National Park. Check in, settle into your accommodation and begin embracing the slower pace of island life.

Mumbo is an eco-friendly island retreat with no electricity and limited mobile phone reception, offering the perfect opportunity to disconnect from everyday distractions and reconnect with nature. Your stay includes full-board meals, kayaks and snorkeling equipment, giving you the freedom to explore the island and its crystal-clear waters at your own pace.

Spend your first evening surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the lake, followed by dinner and a restful night on this beautiful island.

Accommodation: Mumbo Island
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Morning game drive, scenic transfer to Cape Maclear, local Malawian lunch and boat transfer to Mumbo Island

Wake to the distinctive calls of fish eagles and the gentle lapping of waves along the shore.

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace, with the natural beauty of Mumbo Island right on your doorstep.

Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, or head out early to explore the island's walking trails, take a refreshing morning swim or discover the underwater world of Lake Malawi with your snorkeling gear.

The crystal-clear waters surrounding Mumbo Island are home to an incredible diversity of colorful cichlid fish, making snorkeling a wonderful way to experience the lake's unique aquatic life. Back on land, look out for monitor lizards, birdlife and the many natural details that make this island so special.

Spend the day kayaking along the shoreline, exploring the trails or simply relaxing and taking in the tranquillity of your surroundings. With no electricity and minimal phone reception, this is your opportunity to slow down, switch off and fully immerse yourself in nature.

As evening approaches, head out on a sunset cruise around Mumbo Island, enjoying the changing colours of the sky and the peaceful beauty of the lake as the sun dips below the horizon.

Return to the island for dinner and your final night in this pristine paradise.

Accommodation: Mumbo Island
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Island walking trails, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and sunset cruise

Enjoy your final morning on Mumbo Island, waking to the peaceful sounds of the lake and making the most of your last few hours in this beautiful island paradise.

After breakfast, check out and board the boat back to Kayak Africa Base Camp on the mainland in Cape Maclear.

On arrival, meet your driver and begin your return journey to Blantyre. A packed lunch will be provided for the journey, allowing you to travel comfortably as you make your way south through Malawi's changing landscapes.

Arrive in Blantyre during the afternoon, where you will be transferred to your preferred drop-off location.

Your five-day adventure comes to an end, leaving you with memories of wildlife encounters in Liwonde National Park, spectacular river and safari experiences, and the crystal-clear waters and peaceful shores of Lake Malawi.

Meals: Breakfast and packed lunch
Activities: Morning at leisure on Mumbo Island, boat transfer to Cape Maclear and road transfer to Blantyre