There are 3 ways to get from Zomba to South Luangwa National Park by car or plane
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Recommended option
Drive to Club Makokola, fly to Mfuwe • 6h 54m
2 alternative options
Drive to Blantyre, fly to Mfuwe • 7h 55m
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The cheapest way to get from Zomba to South Luangwa National Park is to drive and fly which costs $28 - $230 and takes 6h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Zomba to South Luangwa National Park is to drive and fly which costs $28 - $230 and takes 6h 54m.
The distance between Zomba and South Luangwa National Park is 473 km.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Zomba to South Luangwa National Park, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Club Makokola Airport to Mfuwe Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h and has one stopover.
Nyasa Express offers flights from Club Makokola Airport to Mfuwe Airport.
There are two+ hotels available in South Luangwa National Park. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 472.5 km
- Duration: 6h 54m
What companies run services between Zomba, Malawi and South Luangwa National Park, Zambia?
There is no direct connection from Zomba to South Luangwa National Park. However, you can take the drive to Club Makokola airport, fly to Mfuwe, then take the travel to South Luangwa National Park. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Blantyre airport, fly to Lilongwe, then take the travel to South Luangwa National Park.

- Website
- nyasaexpress.com
Flights from Club Makokola to Mfuwe via Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $13 - $200
Flights from Blantyre to Mfuwe via Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $460

- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Blantyre to Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $110

- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Blantyre to Mfuwe via Lilongwe, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $550
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