‘Deep in Africa’s heart, filled with African animals, yet covered with the grasses, flowers and colours of Europe’ wrote Laurens van der Post of the wild open reaches of the Niyaka Plateau. Dissimilar to any other African landscape, these rolling grasslands are home to a spectacular array of orchids and wildflowers that bloom in the rainy season. More than 400 bird species make Niyaka a must for birdwatchers while superb wildlife includes central Africa’s greatest density of leopard and plentiful game ranging from elephant to diminutive duiker. Bordering Zambia, the Vwaya Reserve is a rich habitat of marsh and plain that also attracts splendid birdlife, large herds of elephant and buffalo as well as multitudes of smaller mammals.
Recommended accommodation
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Chelinda Lodge
High on a grassy plateau surrounded by rolling hills stretching away far below, Chelinda Lodge has one of the best views in Africa and offers a unique and unusual safari experience.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/LUSAKA
Schedule overnight flight from London to Lusaka.
DAY 2 LUSAKA/NKWALI CAMP
Arrive into Lusaka and connect by light aircraft to Mfuwe. Transfer to Nkwali for a 2 night stay.
DAY 3 NKWALI CAMP
1 day of activities including day and night game drives and guided walks.
DAY 4 NKWALI CAMP/NSEFU CAMP
Game drive to Nsefu for a 3 night stay.
DAY 5 - 6 NSEFU CAMP
2 days of activities including day and night game drives and guided walks.
DAY 7 NSEFU CAMP/CHELINDA LODGE
Transfer by light aircraft to Lilongwe in Malawi and onto the Nyika Plateau for a 3 night stay at Chelinda Lodge.
DAY 8 - 9 CHELINDA LODGE
2 days of activities including horse riding, day and night game drives, guided walks and fishing.
DAY 10 CHELINDA LODGE/KAYA MAWA
Transfer by light aircraft to Likoma Island for a 4 night stay at Kaya Mawa.
DAY 11 - 13 KAYA MAWA
3 days of activities including swimming, snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing, cycling and exploring the island.
DAY 14 KAYA MAWA/LILONGWE/LONDON
Transfer by light aircraft to Lilongwe to connect with your schedule overnight flight to London.
DAY 15 LONDON
Arrive into London in the early morning.
Price from £3,250 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
