Friday, 24 July 2026 05:26

Viva Expeditions announces Rovos Rail’s new Malawi Meander

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Viva Expeditions is promoting the Malawi Meander, a new Rovos Rail journey. Spanning 16 nights and 3,600km, the expedition crosses five countries — South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi — connecting Pretoria with the shores of Lake Malawi.

Highlights include a game drive in Kruger National Park, a cultural visit in Eswatini, a city tour of Maputo, and a visit to the Great Zimbabwe Monument, the largest precolonial structure south of the Egyptian pyramids. The route also takes in Antelope Park’s lion research programme, city tours of Harare and Beira, and a coal mine tour and sundowners at Tete on the Zambezi River. The journey closes with an overnight stay on the shores of Lake Malawi, followed by a game drive and boat safari in Liwonde National Park before flying to Lilongwe. The journey also operates in reverse, from Lilongwe to Pretoria.

The first departure is scheduled for 29 April 2027. Prices are from $32,500 per person twin share, based on a Pullman Gold suite.

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