Highlights from this 11 night Beach & Bush safari include:
Watersports & Snorkerling
The list of activities on offer at Lake Malawi are endless but the watersports and snorkelling are a serious highlight and a lovely complement to the land based safaris.
Game Viewing & Walks
Enjoy game drives or walks through woodlands, grasslands and out into the floodplains with your guide and discover all that the Luangwa wilderness has to offer.
The Accomomdation
The ​beautifully ​decorated ​rooms at Kaya Mawa boast ​180 ​degree ​views ​down ​the ​lake and ​across ​to ​Mozambique. ​Three split ​level ​decks ​and ​a ​plunge ​pool ensure ​the ​very ​best ​of accommodation ​experiences.
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A private and remote Luangwa safari experience
Luambe Camp complements a unique Luangwa safari by delivering comfortable safari tent accommodation on the banks of the Luangwa River. In the dry season, hundreds of hippo gather below camp and the resident leopard are almost nightly visitors to the camp. The 4 en-suite tents overlooking the river are spacious with a focus on allowing guests the chance to feel like they have escaped to a lost world.
Camp Facts, Features & Amenities
Key facts and information you need to know about Luambe Camp
Open June – Oct
4 tents
Ensuite bathrooms
No wifi
Min 12yrs
No credit cards
24h / Solar
No cell reception
Fans
Mosquito nets
3 reasons to visit Luambe Camp
Three unique elements which you will love include
LUANGWA RIVER LOCATION
Our 4 en-suite safari tents overlook the Luangwa River and are large and spacious. Hot showers, great beds and homestyle dining ensure all the necessary comforts have been provided.
UNIQUE SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Your safari activities with Luambe can be tailored to your interest! If you would prefer a more traditional safari, we still offer the more traditional program but we do love to have our guests get involved in conservation work when possible.
EXCLUSIVE & REMOTE
Being a small and intimate bushcamp, we have the opportunity to focus on our guests and we also encourage guests to take things slowly and enjoy the different activities and experiences on offer in Luambe.
Activities on offer at Luambe Camp
Luambe Camp offers the following actvities
Mammal Tracking
Sleep-outs & outdoor dining
Visit to the hide
Community Development
Game Drives
Trail Runs
‘Carmine Coffee’
Safari Walks
Luambe Camp location and travel logistics
Luambe Camp is located in Luambe National Park, Luangwa Valley, Zambia
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YOUR PERFECT ZAMBIAN SAFARI CAMP
Welcome to your unforgettable wildlife safari at Flatdogs Camp! Our Zambian safari camp provides an affordable, authentic bush gateway to the South Luangwa National Park - one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world
Ideal for couples or friends, we have 7 luxury tents, including a Honeymoon Tent and a Family Tent, all with full-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms. 3 classic tents are slightly smaller but still with full-sized beds and ensuites.
Within our range of great value South Luangwa safari accommodation options, Flatdogs Camp welcomes every type of safari-goer to rest their head. There are the family-friendly Chalet Rooms, the wild and luxurious Jackalberry Treehouse, the traditional Safari Tents with 270° views, and the ultra-private Crocodile Nest.
Activities on offer at Flatdogs Camp
Flatdogs Camp offers the following actvities
Morning Game Drives
Afternoon / Night Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Village Visits
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WELCOME TO KAYA MAWA
On the white sandy beaches of Likoma Island sits Kaya Mawa, a boutique lodge that welcomes honeymooners, families and friends for an indulgently carefree getaway.
Meaning ‘maybe tomorrow’ in Chichewa/Nyanja, the ethos of Kaya Mawa is in its name. Relaxed lakeside living is woven into the style, luxury and comfort of its Houses and Rooms. Dinner by starlight, massage therapy at our spa, and snorkelling in turquoise waters – it’s just another blissful day at Kaya.
Built by local hands and as Malawi’s first resort run solely on renewable-energy, Kaya Mawa is firmly grounded in sustainability, community empowerment and ethical trade.
While each of the 11 Houses and Rooms have distinctive flair, all are designed to fit naturally into the bay’s rocks and sand. The white-washed or exposed stone interiors open out to lake and beach views, with some suites enjoying a private deck and plunge pool or even terrace, courtyard and dining areas
Malawi is fondly known as the Warm Heart of Africa for its friendly people and sunny days, which you find in abundance on Likoma Island in Lake Malawi. This is one of the world’s deepest lakes and its freshwater teems with aquatic life, including 400 species of cichlid fish.
Activities on offer at Kaya Mawa Resort
Kaya Mawa Resort offers the following actvities
Scuba Diving / Snorkelling
Water Sports - Waterskiing, Wake boarding, Tubing
Island Boat Trips
E Biking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayaking
Sailing
See the travel route for this safari below:
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at Mfuwe
This package starts from Mfuwe Airport (you will need to book your own flight to Mfuwe). A Flatdogs staff member will meet you at the airport and after a quick 45 minute road transfer, you will arrive at Flatdogs Camp.
Day 1 - 4 : Flatdogs Camp
Enjoy a 3 night fully inclusive stay at Flatdogs Camp. You will be collected from LUambe on day 4 and driven to Luambe Camp. The drive is about 4 hours inclusive of a 2 hour drive through National Park.
Day 4 - 8: Luambe Camp
Once at Luambe, you will get to enjoy a 4 nights fully inclusive stay on the banks of the Luambe River… waking up to the call of the honking hippos just below your tent.
Day 8 - 9: Flatdogs Camp
On day 8 you will return to Flatdogs Camp for our last night stay in the Luangwa Area before departing for Lake Malawi.
Day 9 - 12: Kaya Mawa
Flatdogs will take you to Mfuwe Airport in time to catch your flight out to Lekoma Island where you will spend the next 3 nights
Day 12: Departure
Departure Day. You will be transferred back to the airport for your departure
END OF ITINERARY
Learn about the area specific to this safari package
South Luangwa National Park
The South Luangwa is probably the most famous of all Zambia’s wildlife havens and is deservedly considered amongst the elite of African wilderness regions. Fantastic leopard populations, hippo, lion and elephant are complimented by a healthy range of other species too.
Luambe National Park
Luambe National Parkis located on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River, halfway between South and North Luangwa National Park and is one of the oldest protected areas in Zambia.
Because of its remote location on the eastern bank of the Luangwa river, the Park has remained essentially unchanged – largely because it’s off the beaten track, a secluded, tranquil place not covered by the usual tourist routes. Luambe is situated between the larger Luangwa national parks to its north and south, however, to those who visit it Luambe is often considered to be the jewel in the crown.
Lake Malawi & Lokomo Island
Lake Malawi is the jewel in the crown of the country’s tourist attractions. This is the ‘inland sea’ of the otherwise land-locked Malawi. This vast body of crystal clear freshwater fringed by beaches of golden sand is not only a scenic wonderland but it provides water sport opportunities for those looking for something beyond sun, sand and swimming. Lake Malawi is a wonderland that offers all types of water sports and activities expected of any tropical beach destination. There are boats and boards of all types available to have fun with and to explore the waters, islands and beaches of the lake.
