Robin Pope Safaris

Fly overnight from London Heathrow, via Addis Ababa, to Blantyre.

Travel to Majete Wildlife Reserve (3hrs). Covering 700km2 of the rugged Lower Shire Valley, the remote and remarkable Majete reserve is a conservation success story, and Malawi’s only Big Five reserve. Three nights at the Mkulumadzi Camp, in a beautiful riverside setting within the park.
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The Majete’s spread of woodland and savannah is bordered to the east by the rapids of the Shire River. Morning and afternoon game drive with the possibility of game viewing from a hide.
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A final day at leisure to choose your activity or opt for inactivity at this tranquil lodge.
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Travel through scenic landscapes to Malawi’s most popular game reserve, Liwonde National Park (5hrs), meeting the bank of the Shire River and the southern shore of Lake Malombe. Enjoy lunch overlooking the river, and an evening game drive. Two nights at the tented Kuthengo Camp.
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Explore Liwonde today. With a sizeable population of elephants, woodlands sheltering the intricate nests of weaver birds; sable and bushbuck antelope roaming its grasslands; and the rare Pel’s fishing owls patrolling the riverbank; the park’s pools and lagoons are the haunts of hippos and crocodiles.
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Drive to Pumulani Lodge (3 hrs) for three nights, enjoying stunning views of Lake Malawi. With a sandy beach, infinity pool, and walks in the hills complementing activities on and in the water, this luxurious lodge can be as lively or relaxing as the mood takes you.
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The lodge has a telescope for stargazing, and facilities for sailing, kayaking, and snorkelling (bookable and payable locally) to see the shoals of tropical fish. Enjoy a sunset cruise.
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Decide on a leisurely day or join a guided walk of a local village.
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Transfer to Lilongwe to your flight to Mfuwe and transfer to South Luangwa National Park, recognised by those in the know as one of the greatest wildlife reserves on earth. Afternoon/early evening game drive returns for dinner. Two nights at the Luangwa River Camp.
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Zambia’s premier national park, South Luangwa combines spellbinding scenery with superb sightings of elephants, hippos and buffalos, giraffes, impalas and waterbucks. Explore it with morning and early evening game drives, returning for lunch and time for a dip in the pool, and for dinner at the delightful camp.
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See another sector of the reserve today, as the morning game drive goes through the park, following the course of the Luangwa River northeast to the thatched rondavels of Nsefu Camp. In March, April and November stay southwest to characterful Nkwali, each beautifully sited by the river. Afternoon game drive. Three-night stay.
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From tamarind trees to ebony forests and open plains, Luangwa’s topography is dramatic; its diverse habitats hosting an exceptional concentration of wildlife, particularly around the river and lagoons. A morning game drive is followed by lunch and a spot of relaxation at the camp; and the afternoon/early evening game drive returns for dinner.
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Enjoy a full-day game drive in your new surroundings. At Nsefu (Oct/Nov tours) the day includes a picnic at the salt pans. (B, L, D)

Fly from Mfuwe to Lilongwe to your return overnight flight, via Addis Ababa.
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Arrival at London Heathrow.