Country
Duration
8 days
Style
Highlights
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Zomba
Cape Maclear
Malawi – 8-day Land & Lake Adventure – Tailored Driven
From $2,950
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Itinerary
Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi
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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.
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 safari drive to look out for all those mentioned animals.
Driving time: ~2 hours
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Meet & Greet
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Transfer from Chileka International Airport [BLZ] to Thawale Lodge
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Check-in to Thawale Lodge
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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.
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Shared morning and afternoon game drive
Zomba, Malawi
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Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
Day 3 - 5
Nestled in the heart of Malawi, Sunbird Ku Chawe is Malawi’s premier mountain resort and one of the best places to fully take in the vast and beautiful countryside of Malawi. The hotel overlooks the Zomba Plateau, which rises to nearly 2200m above sea level. Surrounding the hotel are some of the most stunning views to be seen in all of Africa.
Day 3
Day Notes:
Enjoy a last morning activity in Majete Wildlife Reserve if you wish (at additional cost), before you make your way further north to the unique Zomba Plateau, where you will stay for 2 nights at Ku Chawe. The plateau is a mountain standing at 1,800 m, with peaks topping 2,000 m. It has vast tracts of cedar, pine and cypress, but elsewhere the vegetation is wild and mixed. Like the forests, the plateau top is criss-crossed by streams, and there are tumbling waterfalls and still lakes.
Driving time: ~2 1/2 hours
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Thawale Lodge
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Transfer from Thawale Lodge to Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
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Check-in to Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
Day 4
Day Notes:
After breakfast, go and explore the plateau. There is plenty of hiking, trekking and walking through the forests, alongside the streams and to connect the viewpoints around the edge. There is always something to see on the plateau as well as from it. Wildlife includes leopards, although sightings are very rare. More in evidence are giant butterflies and, on the lower slopes, baboons. Birdlife includes the long-crested eagle and the augur buzzard. Fly-fishing for trout is possible in season and there is a very good stables that offers horse riding even to novices.
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Zomba exploration day
Cape Maclear, Malawi
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Chembe Eagles Nest
Day 5 - 8
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.
Day 5
Day Notes:
Enjoy a last morning activity on the plateau 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: ~4 hours
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Morning activity on the plateau
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Check-out from Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
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Transfer from Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel to Chembe Eagles Nest
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Check-in to Chembe Eagles Nest
Day 6 - 7
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.
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Day at leisure or optional activities
Day 8
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Check-out from Chembe Eagles Nest
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Transfer from Chembe Eagles Nest to Lilongwe International Airport [LLW]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Zomba
Cape Maclear
Accommodations
Thawale Lodge
Sunbird Ku Chawe Hotel
Chembe Eagles Nest
1 January - 31 December 2026
- Per person sharing: USD 2,950
- Single traveller: USD 3,280
- Upgrade to Mumbo Island Camp: US$ 460
Malawi – 3-day Majete Safari at Thawale Lodge
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