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| Viewing: Malawi Adventure Holiday-Walking, Hiking, Kayaking |
Package ID: 896 |
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| Malawi Adventure Holiday-Walking, Hiking, Kayaking |
A trip around the southern and central sector of Malawi for the more active traveller, inclusive numerous activities unique to each area visited.
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I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 - Arrive in Lilongwe. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Korean Garden Lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Korea Garden Lodge. Bed and Breakfast basis. [BB]
Day 2 - After breakfast drive to Mulanje Mountain. On arrival at Mulanje Mountain, explore the nearby streams and waterfalls on foot. Evening briefing and safety talk. Overnight Lodge at the base of the mountain .
Day 3 - Today we undertake a day hike, returning to the lodge for the evening. Overnight Lodge.
Day 4 – After breakfast, we then drive to Zomba. Arrival at the lodge around lunch time. The afternoon at leisure or a gentle walk through the surrounding endemic forests is offered. Overnight Zomba lodge.
Day 5 – Early morning walk up to the peak [3hrs] from where the vehicle collects you and continue with a tour of the plateau, visiting various viewpoints and areas of interest. Return to the lodge for lunch then depart for Liwonde National Park. From the entrance gate it’s a 2 hr game drive through the park to Mvuu Camp. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Mvuu Camp
Day 6 – Morning optional boat safari and afternoon game drive. Overnight Mvuu camp.
Day 7 – After breakfast it’s a 2 hr game drive back through the park, then continue through Mangochi to Cape Maclear. Here we stay in a lodge on the shores of the lake. Lujeri Guest House.
Day 8 – Today is at leisure or you have the option to sail, kayak or scuba dive in this water playground. Overnight Lujeri Guest House.
Day 9 – Depart Cape Maclear, stopping briefly at Mua Mission & cultural museum, to Senga Bay. Here we stay at a lodge on the beach that specializes in exporting the colorful tropical fish. Overnight Red Zebras Lodge
Day 10 – After an early start we head to Lilongwe to join a scheduled Luangwa Valley Safari departing Lilongwe at 0900. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm. On arrival we check into our chalets followed by tea and coffee. Overnight Thornicroft Lodge. Evening dinner
Day 11 & 12 : - Early morning refreshments are taken before our first game drive by 6.15 am. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then we again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner [Night drive – Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is INCLUDED in your safari. - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat.]. Overnight Thornicroft Lodge
Day 13: - After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 0900 and we do stop at the popular tribal textiles craft workshop on the return journey. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 1500. Overnight at the Korean Garden Lodge. Dinner this evening is for your own account.
Day 14:- After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your return flight
Includes: -
Transport Lilongwe return, accommodation per person sharing, all meals except for the first and last evening, all park & entrance fees in Malawi, guided hiking & walking on Mulanje & Zomba, game drives in Liwonde and Luangwa.
Excludes: -
International flights, Alcoholic and bottled drinks, local gratuities, boat safari and night drives in Liwonde, scuba diving, Luangwa game park entrance fees, visa fees [if applicable], game walk in Luangwa [seasonal - $ 25].
Mount Mulanje is a vast isolated granite massif rising sharply and dramatically above the featureless plains. The massif covers an area of 650 sq. km and is incised by several large thickly wooded ravines. Mulanje is Malawi’s premier hiking and rock climbing destination with several access routes to the various peaks are offered. Most climbs are non-technical and within the scope of any reasonably fit individual.
Zomba is a relatively low-lying plateau interrupted by a number of large mountains. Zomba Mountain, the largest, is a hikers paradise with plentiful birds, small mammals and offering wonderful views across to Mulanje Mountain and Mozambique. Zomba was the capital of Malawi till 1975 and was the seat of parliament until 1994. David Livingstone and John Kirk climbed Zomba peak in 1859 during their Zambezi Expedition.
Liwonde Park is one of the most atmospheric reserves in Africa, dominated by the palm fringed, crocodile and hippo infested waters of the Shire River. An estimated 900 elephants, some 4000 hippos, 600 sable antelope and recently introduced breeding groups of Zebra, Hartebeest and rhino are resident in the park.
Lake Malawi -The worlds 3rd largest fresh water lake and home to over 800 fish species, a greater number of freshwater species than are found in Europe and N America combined. The vast majority of these fish belong to the Cichlid group, brightly coloured and favoured by aquariums worldwide.
Lake Malawi National Park, declared in 1980, includes the Cape Maclear peninsula and the surrounding 9 islands - it is the most important freshwater fish sanctuary in the world.
Luangwa Valley - 9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. The South Luangwa has been described as the premier park in Africa foremost for the variety of species seen when visiting. A visit to Malawi and Zambia would be totally incomplete without experiencing the sheer magnitude and delight of this unique area.
There is absolutely no problem traveling as a single woman. You are always part of a group and looked after by a qualified Guide throughout the entire trip.
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