In Livingstone's Footsteps

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From Lusaka to Lilongwe

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Operator: DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 4 - 12
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lusaka
Lusaka
Optional Activities
- Dinner at the lodge
Day 2
Lusaka to Kafue River
Lusaka to Kafue River
Included Activities
- Safari truck transfer through Miombo Hills
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Wildlife spotting from lodge (elephants)
Landmarks
Kafue River
Days 3 - 4
Kafue River to Lower Zambezi Valley
Kafue River to Lower Zambezi Valley
Included Activities
- Canoe safari downstream through river villages
- Canoe safari continuation with wildlife observations
- Motorboat transfer back to lodge
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (elephants, hippos, birds)
Landmarks
Lower Zambezi Valley
Day 5
Kafue River to Lusaka to Eastern Route
Kafue River to Lusaka to Eastern Route
Included Activities
- Safari truck transfer through Zambia
- Supply shopping in Lusaka
Days 6 - 8
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
Included Activities
- Safari truck transfer to South Luangwa National Park
- Guided hikes in national park
- Game drives in open safari vehicle
- Sunset game drive with spotlight wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Lodge relaxation
- Additional exploration hikes
- Additional game drives
- Village visits
Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Luangwa River
Day 9
South Luangwa to Lilongwe
South Luangwa to Lilongwe
Included Activities
- Safari truck transfer to Lilongwe
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Lilongwe
- Browse city markets
Landmarks
Chipata Border Post
Days 10 - 11
Lilongwe to Thyolo to Mulanje
Lilongwe to Thyolo to Mulanje
Included Activities
- Visit to tea plantation in Thyolo region
- Full-day guided hike around Mulanje massif
Landmarks
Mulanje Massif
Days 12 - 13
Mulanje to Liwonde National Park
Mulanje to Liwonde National Park
Included Activities
- Safari truck transfer to Liwonde National Park
- Boat tour on Shire River
- Game drive in open safari vehicle
Landmarks
Liwonde National Park
Shire River
Lake Malawi
Days 14 - 15
Lake Malawi National Park and Nankoma Island
Lake Malawi National Park and Nankoma Island
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Nankoma Island
- Complimentary kayak use
- Complimentary snorkeling equipment
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Beach walks around island
- Wildlife spotting (cichlids)
Landmarks
Lake Malawi National Park
Nankoma Island
Day 16
Nankoma Island to Lilongwe
Nankoma Island to Lilongwe
Included Activities
- Boat transfer from Nankoma Island
- Safari truck transfer to Lilongwe airport
Optional Activities
- Extension program booking

Landmarks
Kafue River

Landmarks
Lower Zambezi Valley

Landmarks
South Luangwa National Park
Luangwa River

Landmarks
Chipata Border Post

Landmarks
Mulanje Massif

Landmarks
Liwonde National Park
Shire River
Lake Malawi

Landmarks
Lake Malawi National Park
Nankoma Island

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Malawi
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Malawi and Zambia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malawi. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before September 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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In Livingstone's Footsteps

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Itinerary

Lusaka

Optional Activities

Lusaka to Kafue River

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kafue River to Lower Zambezi Valley

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kafue River to Lusaka to Eastern Route

Included Activities

South Luangwa National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

South Luangwa to Lilongwe

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lilongwe to Thyolo to Mulanje

Included Activities

Mulanje to Liwonde National Park

Included Activities

Lake Malawi National Park and Nankoma Island

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nankoma Island to Lilongwe

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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