Guided walking safari
Enjoy seven game drives during your holiday. You will have the opportunity to substitute one of the game drives for a walking safari with experienced guides for the most authentic wildlife experience possible.
Catch a glimpse of exotic birds
Catch a glimpse of exotic birds, including birds of prey. You will have the opportunity to spot Kingfisher's, Eagle Owl's and the beautiful Roller bird. The Roller is similar to a Bee-eater or a Kingfisher in brilliance and coloration variance. With tiny claws and brilliant plumage, the wood nesting roller is a typical tropical bird personality of the African Savanna.
Unique safari lodge
With only 10 suites the Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge is perfect for small groups. Originally built for the former Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda the lodge retains its elegant colonial style. Situated in South Luangwa, one of the finest National Parks in Zambia this is an ideal place from which to enjoy your Zambian safari, where you can experience great game drives, exciting night drives and visits to local communities.
The unique Thornicroft giraffe
You will have the unique opportunity to spot the Thornicroft giraffe on one of your many exciting Game Drives. The Thornicroft giraffe is unique to Zambia and South Luangwa being subtley different from other giraffes, it is a must-see for visitors to the country.
Lake Malawi beachside stay
Enjoy a unique beachside stay at The Makokola Retreat. Sitting on the edge of the shores of Southern Lake Malawi, the hotel is surrounded by vibrant greenery and golden sand. The hotel carries authentic African design throughout, with materials locally sourced and handcrafted. A secluded idyll situated just a few steps from the beach, it's the perfect place to unwind.

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Lake Malawi beachside stay

Enjoy a unique beachside stay at The Makokola Retreat. Sitting on the edge of the shores of Southern Lake Malawi, the hotel is surrounded by vibrant greenery and golden sand. The hotel carries authentic African design throughout, with materials locally sourced and handcrafted. A secluded idyll situated just a few steps from the beach, it's the perfect place to unwind.

A Last Great Wilderness

12 nights fr £2,999

VIP door-to-door travel service
Travel insurance
Return scheduled flights and transfers
Full board
Free bar open 12 hours a day
Game viewing as described
Saga tour manager
Porterage at all hotels

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A Last Great Wilderness

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Experience the unspoilt wilderness of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, home to one of the most intense concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including
60 animal species and over 400 species of bird.

You can enjoy day and night game drives with the chance to see the unique Thornicroft giraffe. Also get close to a rich variety of game and birdlife on walking safaris, right from your lodge in the heart of South Luangwa.

Complete your safari with a stay on Lake Malawi at the southern end of Africa's Great Rift Valley.

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On these gently-paced adventures you'll need to be agile enough to manage steps, ladders and walks of up to a few hours at a time.

A Last Great Wilderness

Days 1-2	UK-Lilongwe-Mfuwe
Days 3-8	Mfuwe
Day 9	Mfuwe-Lilongwe-Lake Malawi
Day 10	Lake Malawi
Day 12-13	Lake Malawi-Lilongwe-UK
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Days 1-2 UK-Lilongwe-Mfuwe

After taking Saga’s included UK VIP door-to-door travel service, depart the UK for your overnight flight to Lilongwe in Malawi, arriving the following day for your onward light aircraft flight to Mfuwe.

Transfer to Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge (4Q+), where you'll spend seven nights on an all-inclusive basis. The South Luangwa National Park is a pristine African wilderness offering a memorable safari experience.

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12 nights fr £2,999

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