Luangwa and Lake Safari Adventure

Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Lusaka with Ethiopian Airlines, via Addis Ababa.

Arrive in to Lusaka today where you will be met and transferred by road to the Protea Hotel Lusaka where you will be spending the night. Sit back, relax and enjoy the leisure facilities at the hotel this afternoon as you prepare for the adventure ahead. There is a swimming pool at the hotel, an lovely restaurant and the Arcades Shopping Centre adjacent to it, so you can pick up any forgotten essentials before your trip starts in earnest tomorrow.

You will be collected from the hotel early this morning and transferred back to Lusaka airport for a flight up to Mfuwe, landing there in the middle of the morning. A driver will be waiting to transfer you to Flatdogs Camp, one of Zambia’s most beloved safari spots on the very edge of the South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy lunch and some time by the pool before heading out with one of the camp’s fantastic guides for an afternoon safari.

The South Luangwa is renowned as being one of the best big game viewing spots in Africa, with lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, puku, hippo and crocodile amongst the “highlight” species see. Flatdogs offers its guests morning and afternoon safari activities, with a choice of game drives and guided walks, so you can enjoy a variety of experiences and different ways to explore the park during your stay which is always a bonus.

Of course, safaris are focused on wildlife viewing, but there is also plenty of time to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of where you are staying. Flatdogs is renowned as one of the most convivial safari camps in Africa which is helped by the owners living on site. Whether you are relaxing by the swimming pool, enjoying a drink in the bar or dining in the excellent restaurant, the charming staff will be on hand to ensure you are looked after as well as you could possibly wish for.

This morning you will be able to relax before being collected and transferred back to Mfuwe airport for a flight across to Lilongwe in Malawi. There you will be met and transferred by road and boat to Blue Zebra IslandBlue Zebra Island Lodge, a beautiful spot on the western edge of Lake Malawi. Sit back, relax and enjoy the gorgeous location of the lodge, which combines with the superb food and service to make it one of the most desirable spots to spend your time on the lake. You will be staying here for 5 nights.

Your time on Lake Malawi will be the perfect complement to your busy days on safari as you sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine. Of course, there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy from the lodge including swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and boat trips on the lake, as well as nature trails and birding trips. This really is an island paradise and you will be wonderfully well looked after by the genial staff as you relax in the wonderfully comfortable surroundings of the lodge.

After spending some time relaxing this morning you will be collected from the lodge and transferred back to Lilongwe to catch your flights back to London via Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines.