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Activities: Village visit, hiking, river boat safaris, 4 x 4 safari, walking safaris, fishing village visit, snorkeling, Lake Malawi boat trips

Who is it for?

Adventurous travellers seeking a unique and extensive Africa experience providing memories for a lifetime.

What is it?

A 14-day epic journey deep into rural Malawi on which you’ll tour remote villages, learn to cook Malawian cuisine, explore the rainforest, snorkel among cichlid fish, go on a boat safari and 4X4 safari, horse ride, mountain bike, dine on beaches, watch herds of elephants and pods of hippos from your room, enjoy a sunset cruise, hike the Zomba Plateau, learn about local witchcraft, and experience the traditional dances with a Yao youth group. Immersive and diverse in its offering, this itinerary is packed with some of the most unique wildlife viewing opportunities you can imagine.

Highlights: Walking in the rural villages of Ntchisi, learning to cook Malawi Style, exploring the rainforest, sundowners on Sunset Rock, visiting a local fishing village, Lake Malawi Sundowner, snorkelling with the cyclid fish, boat trips and feeding the fish eagles, eating dinner on the beach overlooking the lake of stars, river boat safari on the Shire River, watching herds of elephant come to the river to drink, pods of hippos outside your room, 4 x 4 safari game drives including 2 night drives, hiking on Zomba Plateau, traditional dancing with a Yao youth group
Season: All year

Included/Excluded

Meals mentioned in itinerary, accommodation, local bilingual guide, entrance fees , all transfers and transport as detailed on itinerary
Tips, domestic and international flights, meals not mentioned in itinerary, flight from La Paz to Uyuni ( aprox US $ 185)

Tour Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant

Tour Duration

Duration

14 days

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Arrive into Lilongwe Airport and be met by your private guide who will transfer you by road (2 hours) to Ntchisi Forest Lodge. The drive takes you deep into rural Malawi and you will catch you first glimpse of the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. Ntchisi Forest Lodge is beautifully located adjacent to a protected rainforest and with incredible views down to Lake Malawi. Days will be spent visiting the surrounding communities, helping at the local school or exploring the rainforest. Ntchisi District is steeped in local culture, cook traditional Malawian food, learn more about local witchcraft and learn more about village life. Evenings are spent around the lodge fire listening to the night sounds of this very special slice of rural Malawi.
After breakfast and farewells head down to the lakeshore and transfer to Norman Carr Cottage. The drive takes you along the southern lakeshore, passing local fishing villages and the historic Mua Mission where you will stop for lunch. Norman Carr Cottage is a small owner run lodge on the shores of the Southern Lakeshore. Local fishermen mend their nets on the beach and life slows to a gentle pace ideal for rest and relaxation. Days at Norman Carr are entirely flexible and guests have the option of going out on lodge boat ‘Alfie’ to snorkel in the clear waters of Lake Malawi or remaining at the lodge relaxing on the swimming chairs or walking in the local village. After lunch and a relaxing afternoon take a sunset cruise and early evening swim- watch the sun go down over the Lake of Stars!
After a morning departure from Norman Carr Cottage stop off at a local boatyard, learn more about lake side village life and get to know an inspirational local youth organization before continuing south to the mighty Shire River and Liwonde National Park. Arrive for a late lunch at Mvuu Camp. Upon arrival at Mvuu Camp lunch will be served in the restaurant overlooking the river and after a siesta head out on a 4 x 4 safari game drive. Liwonde National Park is teeming with antelope and many large herd of buffalo and elephant. After a sundowner on the bank of the river head back to the lodge for dinner and star gazing! Rise early for a walking safari (optional- season dependent) or game drive returning to the lodge for breakfast before heading out of a morning boat trip. Meandering up the Shire River guests will see large pods of hippo and there is a chance of watching elephants and antelope coming to the river to drink.  After lunch relax by the pool before heading out on an evening drive and final dinner at the camp.
After breakfast head back out of Liwonde and continue south to Zomba Plateau and the intimate Zomba Forest Lodge. The next two days will be spent exploring the plateau on hiking trails, horse riding, or by mountain bike. The plateau offers fantastic views down to Lake Chilwa, diverse flora and fauna and is a birdwatchers paradise! Spend the afternoon with a small community near Zomba Town, meet members of the local youth group, learn how to prepare local Malawian food and take part in some traiditonal dancing! This unique ecotourism visit offers incredible opportunities to see a different side of Malawi!
Mid morning take a road transfer up through the hills to Lilongwe for one final night in Malawi at the beautiful Kumbali Country Lodge.
International Flight.

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Activities: Village visit, hiking, river boat safaris, 4 x 4 safari, walking safaris, fishing village visit, snorkeling, Lake Malawi boat trips

Who is it for?

Adventurous travellers seeking a unique and extensive Africa experience providing memories for a lifetime.

What is it?

A 14-day epic journey deep into rural Malawi on which you’ll tour remote villages, learn to cook Malawian cuisine, explore the rainforest, snorkel among cichlid fish, go on a boat safari and 4X4 safari, horse ride, mountain bike, dine on beaches, watch herds of elephants and pods of hippos from your room, enjoy a sunset cruise, hike the Zomba Plateau, learn about local witchcraft, and experience the traditional dances with a Yao youth group. Immersive and diverse in its offering, this itinerary is packed with some of the most unique wildlife viewing opportunities you can imagine.

Highlights: Walking in the rural villages of Ntchisi, learning to cook Malawi Style, exploring the rainforest, sundowners on Sunset Rock, visiting a local fishing village, Lake Malawi Sundowner, snorkelling with the cyclid fish, boat trips and feeding the fish eagles, eating dinner on the beach overlooking the lake of stars, river boat safari on the Shire River, watching herds of elephant come to the river to drink, pods of hippos outside your room, 4 x 4 safari game drives including 2 night drives, hiking on Zomba Plateau, traditional dancing with a Yao youth group
Season: All year

Included/Exclude

Meals mentioned in itinerary, accommodation, local bilingual guide, entrance fees , all transfers and transport as detailed on itinerary
Tips, domestic and international flights, meals not mentioned in itinerary, flight from La Paz to Uyuni ( aprox US $ 185)

Tour Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant

Tour Plan

Arrive into Lilongwe Airport and be met by your private guide who will transfer you by road (2 hours) to Ntchisi Forest Lodge. The drive takes you deep into rural Malawi and you will catch you first glimpse of the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. Ntchisi Forest Lodge is beautifully located adjacent to a protected rainforest and with incredible views down to Lake Malawi. Days will be spent visiting the surrounding communities, helping at the local school or exploring the rainforest. Ntchisi District is steeped in local culture, cook traditional Malawian food, learn more about local witchcraft and learn more about village life. Evenings are spent around the lodge fire listening to the night sounds of this very special slice of rural Malawi.
After breakfast and farewells head down to the lakeshore and transfer to Norman Carr Cottage. The drive takes you along the southern lakeshore, passing local fishing villages and the historic Mua Mission where you will stop for lunch. Norman Carr Cottage is a small owner run lodge on the shores of the Southern Lakeshore. Local fishermen mend their nets on the beach and life slows to a gentle pace ideal for rest and relaxation. Days at Norman Carr are entirely flexible and guests have the option of going out on lodge boat ‘Alfie’ to snorkel in the clear waters of Lake Malawi or remaining at the lodge relaxing on the swimming chairs or walking in the local village. After lunch and a relaxing afternoon take a sunset cruise and early evening swim- watch the sun go down over the Lake of Stars!
After a morning departure from Norman Carr Cottage stop off at a local boatyard, learn more about lake side village life and get to know an inspirational local youth organization before continuing south to the mighty Shire River and Liwonde National Park. Arrive for a late lunch at Mvuu Camp. Upon arrival at Mvuu Camp lunch will be served in the restaurant overlooking the river and after a siesta head out on a 4 x 4 safari game drive. Liwonde National Park is teeming with antelope and many large herd of buffalo and elephant. After a sundowner on the bank of the river head back to the lodge for dinner and star gazing! Rise early for a walking safari (optional- season dependent) or game drive returning to the lodge for breakfast before heading out of a morning boat trip. Meandering up the Shire River guests will see large pods of hippo and there is a chance of watching elephants and antelope coming to the river to drink.  After lunch relax by the pool before heading out on an evening drive and final dinner at the camp.
After breakfast head back out of Liwonde and continue south to Zomba Plateau and the intimate Zomba Forest Lodge. The next two days will be spent exploring the plateau on hiking trails, horse riding, or by mountain bike. The plateau offers fantastic views down to Lake Chilwa, diverse flora and fauna and is a birdwatchers paradise! Spend the afternoon with a small community near Zomba Town, meet members of the local youth group, learn how to prepare local Malawian food and take part in some traiditonal dancing! This unique ecotourism visit offers incredible opportunities to see a different side of Malawi!
Mid morning take a road transfer up through the hills to Lilongwe for one final night in Malawi at the beautiful Kumbali Country Lodge.
International Flight.

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