{"id":16715,"date":"2025-12-03T07:21:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T07:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=16715"},"modified":"2025-12-03T07:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T07:22:21","slug":"jonty-explores-zambia-malawi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/jonty-explores-zambia-malawi","title":{"rendered":"Jonty explores Zambia &amp; Malawi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Right in the beginning of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zambia\u2019s<\/a> dry season, I arrived at the hushed shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sindabezi-island-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sindabezi Island Lodge<\/a> \u2013 a private island in the middle of the Zambezi. What followed was a dream of a safari that reminded me why I love Africa so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sindabezi-island-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia &amp; Malawi trip\" class=\"wp-image-17207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=281,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=338,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Sindabezi.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A tranquil boat ride on the Zambezi River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From our base at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sindabezi-island-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sindabezi<\/a>, we watched the cascades of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/victoria-falls-safari-zambia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria Falls<\/a> from a natural rock pool at the edge of Livingstone Island, boated down the Zambezi River and toasted a day well spent around the fire, hippos grunting in the distance. And waking to those idyllic views from bed? Priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/tongabezi-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=281,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=338,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Tongabezi-5.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dinner with a difference at Tongabezi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following day, we were whisked up river to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/tongabezi-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tongabezi Lodge<\/a>, where we took a ride in an electric and completely silent dhow, before enjoying a private floating dinner on the Zambezi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1162\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=599,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/STC_Dining_Experiences_7-fotor-20251201154211.png 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lunching with your feet in the Zambezi at Sausage Tree Camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next leg of our journey took us soaring over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lower-zambezi-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lower Zambezi<\/a> and, after a short boat ride, we had arrived at the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sausage-tree-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sausage Tree Camp<\/a>. We were treated to one of their legendary lunches, set under gazebos with our feet in the cooling water of the Zambezi River. As we trundled through a grove of winterthorn trees, we spied four young lion cubs, and spent a magical time in their presence. In true Sausage Tree style, we were surprised with a bush dinner to round off an already perfect day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2850\" height=\"1900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Chisa-Busanga-3-fotor-20251201162610.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2850px) 100vw, 2850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jonty enjoying a front row on the way to Kafue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I rode shotgun on our next small plane flight, enjoying spectacular vistas as we flew towards northern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kafue-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kafue<\/a>. Inspired by the design of a weaver\u2019s nest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/chisa-busanga-the-nest-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chisa Busanga\u2019s<\/a> inventive and whimsical rooms were an absolute highlight. Not to be outdone though, our game drives across the famed Busanga Plains rewarded us with sightings of over 25 lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/ila-safari-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=281,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=338,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Jonty-Ila-Safari-Lodge.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The classic campfire setting at Ila Safari Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set right on the Kafue River (with an infinity pool from which to gaze upon it), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/ila-safari-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ila Safari Lodge<\/a> was next and it did not disappoint. With a sundowner boat ride to end the day and breakfast prepared over the fire to start the next, we were in safari heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/shawa-luangwa-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia &amp; Malawi trip\" class=\"wp-image-17203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/SHawa-Luangwa-Camp.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An elephant passing by the fire&#8217;s glow at Shawa Luangwa Camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overlooking the glimmering Luangwa River, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/shawa-luangwa-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawa Luangwa Camp<\/a> was next on our itinerary. Here, in the land of the walking safari, we enjoyed our own epic journey with the famous Jacob Shawa \u2013 one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zambia\u2019s<\/a> top guides who hand-picked the camp\u2019s location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lake-malawi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=536,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=224,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=268,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=458,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/12\/Kaya-Mawa.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A scenic boat ride on Lake Malawi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our final stop was Likoma Island on the indigo waters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lake-malawi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Malawi<\/a>. In fact, my room was on its very own private island, where I enjoyed glorious views and a soul-stirring atmosphere. 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