Zambia & Malawi Luxury Honeymoon

Duration
13 days
Price from
£10,335 pp.
Location
Zambia, Africa
Kaya Mawa sunset dinner

Trip Highlights

  • Romantic private lodges throughout Zambia
  • Exciting adventure along the Zambezi River
  • Relax by Lake Malawi

What's Included

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • All transfers
  • Flights within Zambia

Our specialists say:

Are you looking for an extraordinary off the beaten track honeymoon? If so, this trip offers the perfect blend of adventure, romance, and seclusion.

Begin in Zambia, at the edge of Victoria Falls, where the roar of the water meets the hush of the riverbank. You’ll slip away from the crowds to Royal Chundu, a riverside haven where you can contrast the awe-inspiring Falls with secluded picnics on sandy islets and golden-hour cruises under the setting sun.

Next, venture into the heart of South Luangwa National Park, a place where the wild world unfolds around you. At Chinzombo, your private pavilion overlooks the Luangwa River, and your days begin with the thrill of dawn game drives, followed by afternoons floating in the infinity pool – maybe even watching elephants wander past.

Your final chapter takes you to Lake Malawi, where Kaya Mawa is nestled away on a tiny island. Despite technically being a landlocked country, Malawi’s eponymous lake is one of the continent’s best beach spots and a glorious spot to round off your honeymoon. Here, the rhythm of life slows to the gentle lapping of warm waters. Stroll hand in hand along the beach, swim with colourful fish and share a candlelit dinner beneath the stars.

Explore, pause, and fall even more deeply in love.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Destination Victoria Falls

Staying at Royal Chundu

Land in Johannesburg this morning and connect on to a late morning flight to Livingstone (Zambia’s gateway to Victoria Falls). From the airport you will be transferred up to Royal Chundu River Lodge, the furthest of the lodges away from Vic Falls on the Zambian side with 15kms of private river frontage to explore. This means you avoid the crowds that other lodges and hotels can experience, whilst also having easy access to the Falls and all associate activities.

Day 2 Exploring Victoria Falls

Enjoy a day exploring the Victoria Falls region in the company of one of the incredible guides from Royal Chundu. It is roughly an hour from the lodge down to The Falls, so you will usually make a morning of a visit there, including a walking tour along the falls viewpoints and, if water levels are low enough, a stroll along the top of them. This will also be a chance for you to visit the excellent David Livingstone Museum which is found in the heart of the town.

Day 3 Relaxing by the river

Day 4 Enjoying Royal Chundu

Day 5 The South Luangwa awaits

Day 6 Big game spotting

Day 7 Relaxation and exploration

Day 8 Shimmering Lake Malawi

Days 9 - 12 Relax in paradise

Day 13 The journey home

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When to go to Zambia

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January

January is a good time to visit Victoria Falls, but the rest of the country is very humid and wet leading to many camps shutting during January.

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February

February remains wet, so its a good month to visit the thundering Victoria Falls, however only a few camps stay open for boating and walking. The rains have created lush vegetation, during this time of year it is alive with the sound of migratory birds in their breeding plumage, an excellent time for birders to visit Zambia.

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March

If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray often obscuring the view. The birding is still magnificent in March, and camps offer fantastic value for money as there are no crowds.

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April

In April the weather starts to dry, however rain remains a prominent feature of April. In the Lower Zambezi National Park, lush vegetation is at its thickest making animals more difficult to spot. April is seen to be the best time of year to witness the rarely seen Wild Dog in South Luangwa National Park.

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May

May is a mixed month, the onset of the dry season means rains are unlikely, however access to certain camps is tricky due to sodden grounds. Game viewing in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi begin to improve as the vegetation things and waterholes begin to dry up, forcing wildlife together.

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June

June is a great time to visit Zambia, the ground starts to dry out and camps are offering excellent deals and there are few visitors to share safari vehicles so you may have some areas to yourself.

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July

July is high season, temperatures rise and all the camps are officially open. If you want to see game then South Luangwa is the best option, whereas the Lower Zambezi is perfect for river cruises and fishing.

Victoria falls is at its best, without being overly wet and clouded with spray.

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August

August's hot and dry weather kicks off what Zambia is famous for, walking safaris. It is the prime time to combine game viewing with Victoria Falls.

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September

Temperatures sore in September reaching high 20's making the long days particularly pleasant. This month sees Carmine Bee Eaters arrive, flocks of hundreds nest in river banks providing a thrilling spectacle of colour and sound.

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October

October sees temperatures sore again, game viewing is best done in the early mornings to avoid the hot midday sun.

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November

November brings the start of the rainy season, but the good news is the sporadic showers are not too disruptive and visitors get to see dramatic skies and stormy skies brewing. Temperatures are high and it can be humid, but the mixed weather brings great value stays. Plus many young animals are being born, making it a fantastic time to see the parks come to life.

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December

The rainy season is in full force in December, grasslands begin to lengthen, foliage thickens and game viewing becomes a little trickier. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.

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