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Malawi – 6-day Wildlife & Beach – Tailored Driven

6 days / 5 nights
Majete Wildlife Reserve • Cape Maclear

Country

Malawi

Duration

6 days

Highlights

Majete Wildlife Reserve

Cape Maclear

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Malawi – 6-day Wildlife & Beach – Tailored Driven

From $2,370
Cape Maclear
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Thawale Lodge
Majete Wildlife Reserve

Includes

Private 4x4 safari vehicle and fuel
Professional, English-speaking driver guide
5 nights' accommodation on meal basis as mentioned
All activities mentioned
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Meals not mentioned
Drinks
Optional activities
Entry visa
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

Sprawling across 700 square kilometres of the Great African Rift Valley, Majete Wildlife Reserve’s undulating terrain incorporates grassy plains, riverside groves and forests of marula, acacia and leadwood interspersed with palms and the occasional baobab tree. The park provides a sanctuary for a wide range of wildlife, including black rhino, elephant, antelope and warthog, while the Shire River is populated by large numbers of crocodiles and hippos. Make sure to see the spectacularly beautiful Matitu Falls. This conservation success story is a must-see, with over 2500 animals having been reintroduced into the reserve since 2003 - making it home to Africa’s Big 5.
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Majete Wildlife Reserve
  • Thawale Lodge

    Day 1 - 3

    Thawale Lodge is African Parks' own tourism operation and places emphasis on responsible tourism by applying 100% of the camp's revenue back into conserving and protecting Majete. Situated within Majete around a serene floodlit waterhole that attracts a variety of wildlife, Thawale Lodge is a peaceful haven from which to experience Majete. Completely unfenced, the camp is regularly visited by wildlife.
    Thawale Lodge
    Thawale Lodge
    Thawale Lodge
    Thawale Lodge
    Thawale Lodge
    Thawale Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at the airport, you will be met and taken to Majete Wildlife Reserve. Long neglected, Majete has been the scene of an impressive relocation program. To date, 2,559 animals from 14 species have been reintroduced, including the Big Five: leopard, elephant, buffalo, black rhino, and lion. Other mammals reintroduced were eland, sable, waterbuck, nyala, hartebeest, impala, zebra, warthog, and bushpig. This makes Majete one of the only reserves in Malawi where the Big 5 can be viewed all year round. You will check in at Thawale Lodge, situated within the park in the Shire Valley, and in the afternoon (time-dependent), you will go on your first shared afternoon game drive to look out for all those mentioned animals.

Driving time: ~2 hours

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from Chileka International Airport [BLZ] to Thawale Lodge

  • Check-in to Thawale Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2

Day Notes:

You will have a morning and an afternoon shared safari drive included. Apart from land animals, you can also see aquatic animals like hippos and crocodiles, which can be found near the river. Between activities, you can look out onto the lodges' waterhole and see animals that come to drink.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Cape Maclear, Malawi

Located on the southern shore of Lake Malawi at the tip of the Nankumba Peninsula, Cape Maclear is a little resort town surrounded by mountains and set within Lake Malawi National Park. This town features an array of beachside bars and local restaurants in a spectacularly scenic setting of golden sand beaches lapped by dazzling turquoise water. Cape Maclear is a Robinson-Crusoe paradise, making it a sought after tourist destination. Kayak over to the nearby Thumbi island and spot the majestic fish eagle, sail across the lake and catch a picturesque African sunset, or scuba dive into the crystal-clear depths of the lake, which boasts some of the best freshwater diving in the world. Other popular activities include: bird watching, windsurfing, hiking, swimming or shopping in the local craft markets as well as island tours and guided village walks.
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear
  • Chembe Eagles Nest

    Day 3 - 6

    Chembe Eagles Nest is located on the shores of Lake Malawi in Cape Maclear, Malawi. The property offers 11 perfectly appointed chalets with air conditioning, mosquito nets, private bathrooms, furnished verandas, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Additional accommodation includes a campsite where campers can park their trailers and small caravans, or pitch their tents on the designated sites. Camp facilities include shared bathrooms,wash-up areas, laundry facilities, and parking. Facilities and services include a bar, a restaurant, and Wi-Fi.
    Chembe Eagles Nest
    Chembe Eagles Nest
    Chembe Eagles Nest
    Chembe Eagles Nest
    Chembe Eagles Nest
    Chembe Eagles Nest
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Day 3

Day Notes:

Enjoy a last morning activity in Majete Wildlife Reserve if you wish (at additional cost), before you head on to Lake Malawi. You will stay in one of the 11 chalets at Chembe Eagles Nest, a simplistic beach resort in Cape Maclear/Chembe with lake and hill views. Cape Maclear is located on the Nankumba Peninsula, at the southern end of Lake Malawi. Surrounded by forested mountains, it’s known for the sandy beaches and granite rocks of Lake Malawi National Park.

Driving time: ~5 1/2 hours

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Thawale Lodge

  • Transfer from Thawale Lodge to Chembe Eagles Nest

  • Check-in to Chembe Eagles Nest

Day 4 - 5

Day Notes:

At Chembe Eagles Nest, you can simply relax and sunbathe or choose to be active and go boating, fishing, swimming in the pool or the lake, or walking on the beach (motorised activities are at additional charges). Enjoy sitting around the campfire in the evening while listening to the local music.

  • Day at leisure

Day 6

  • Check-out from Chembe Eagles Nest

  • Transfer from Chembe Eagles Nest to Lilongwe International Airport [LLW]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Majete Wildlife Reserve
Malawi
Day 1-2

Majete Wildlife Reserve

Sprawling across 700 square kilometres of the Great African Rift Valley, Majete Wildlife Reserve’s undulating terrain incorporates grassy plains, riverside groves and forests of marula, acacia and leadwood interspersed with palms and the occasional baobab tree.
Cape Maclear
Malawi
Day 3-4

Cape Maclear

Located on the southern shore of Lake Malawi at the tip of the Nankumba Peninsula, Cape Maclear is a little resort town surrounded by mountains and set within Lake Malawi National Park.

Accommodations

Thawale Lodge
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Day 1-3

Thawale Lodge

Thawale Lodge is African Parks' own tourism operation and places emphasis on responsible tourism by applying 100% of the camp's revenue back into conserving and protecting Majete.
Chembe Eagles Nest
Cape Maclear
Day 3-6

Chembe Eagles Nest

Chembe Eagles Nest is located on the shores of Lake Malawi in Cape Maclear, Malawi.

1 January - 31 December 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,370
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,590
  • Upgrade to Mumbo Island Camp: US$ 470

 

Malawi – 3-day Majete Safari at Thawale Lodge

Great experience. Everything went exactly as planned. Amazing service and a competitive price.
This is a special place. Amazing helpful staff, stunning location, great food.

Rob Butchart
Amazing Experience! Thank you!