DMC based in Blantyre, Malawi specialising in educational, philanthropic and experiential travel.
This incredible Malawi itinerary showcases the very best of Southern Malawi with a twist of Orbis culture! Beginning with a stay on the beautiful tea estates of Satemwa and a Mount Mulanje tour, your trip then moves to hiking Zomba and a visit to a rural Yao community. Next head out on safari at Liwonde National Park before two days spent on the shores of Lake Malawi and the stunning Mumbo Island.
Arrive at Blantyre's International Airport and be met by your guide. Transfer to your lodge at Huntingdon House, Satemwa Tea Estates. Satemwa Tea Estate is Malawi's first fair-trade estate. Satemwa was founded in 1923 by Maclean Kay, a Scottish immigrant and former rubber planter, and has since been passed down from generation to the current 3rd generation of the family. The estate is home to Huntingdon House; originally a family home to the founders of the estate. The house has been tastefully refurbished to offer 5 unique rooms, each individually decorated to reflect the quirks and character of this grand residence. Each area of the house has a story of its own from the original children’s nursery to the resident priest’s quarters and private Chapel. Guests are encouraged to share the colorful history of one of Malawi’s oldest homes while being spoilt by a team of professional staff. Accommodation at Huntingdon House of Full Board basis. Travel Time: 1 hour Read more
You will be treated to amazing activities as per below: - Tea Tasting at the factory. - Guided Walks around the tea fields Overnight accommodation at Huntingdon House on full Board basis.
Depart Huntingdon House in Satemwa soon after breakfast and travel to Zomba Plateau arriving for lunch. Zomba Forest Lodge is a haven of peace and quiet, nestled half-way Zomba Mountain within 20 acres of mixed woodland, a real treat for those seeking to escape the daily hustle and bustle. The lodge has no electricity so it is wonderfully atmospheric with candles and paraffin lamps and in the winter, a roaring fire. Zomba Forest Lodge is more than just a lodge, it is a home away from home . Visitors can hike around the mountain, amble around the gardens or spend a hard day relaxing in the stunning gardens. After lunch, you will go on an eco-tourism visit to a local community to learn more about culture. You will be given a village tour as well. Travel Time: 2.5hrs Your accommodation at Zomba Forest Lodge on Full Board Basis Read more
On this day, the only activity included in your itinerary is a guided hike on the plateau. Optional activities in the area include: - Community visits - Mountain Bikes - Horse Riding Overnight at Zomba Forest Lodge on Full Board Basis.
After breakfast at Zomba Forest Lodge, travel by road to Liwonde National Park. Your overnight accommodation is at Mvuu Camp. After lunch, You can take a dip in the swimming pool, or just kick back and read a book. Late afternoon, return to the reception area for tea/coffee before heading out for the afternoon game drive. The first part of the drive will be during the daylight, you will then stop for sundowners by the riverbank, before going into the night safari to look for some nocturnals. Overnight at Mvuu Camp on Full Board basis Travel Time: 3 hours Read more
On this day, you can choose to visit an elementary school just outside the park and enjoy some village walks or stay at the park doing safari walks. Overnight at Mvuu Camp on Full Board Basis.
After breakfast, you will do one more Boat Safari and depart Liwonde National Park. You will travel to Cape Maclear and arrive mid-afternoon, in time for afternoon boat to Mumbo Island. All meals at Mvuu Camp are included
Spend the day exploring the Island. Below are available activities on the Island: Kayaking The protected waters of the National Park bring sea kayaking within reach of anyone, irrespective of fitness or experience. The two-person kayaks are large and stable, and the guides are local residents with an intimate knowledge of the area. Guests with a sense of adventure have the option of kayaking out to Mumbo Island from reception on the beach at Cape Maclear. All gear is provided and included in the price. SCUBA Experience an underwater world of giant granite boulders and hundreds of multi-coloured freshwater tropical fish! Lake Malawi is a great place to SCUBA dive, ideally suited to beginners or those who prefer relaxed diving with no dangers. Mumbo is a PADI registered resort, offering beginner, advanced and specialty courses, as well as gear hire and casual dives. Diving courses and casual dives are not included in the price and must preferably be booked before you visit. Snorkeling The colourful Cichlid fish, coupled with the massive granite boulders that make up much of the underwater terrain, makes for a truly remarkable and unusual snorkeling experience, which once again is enhanced by the calm, warm and clear fresh-water. The island is only mammals - the Spotted-neck Otter - are remarkably tame and sometimes join guests for a swim or snorkel! All gear is provided and included in the price. Hiking Nature trails weave their way through the massive granite boulders that constitute the island. The island is heavily wooded, hosting baobab (Adansonia digitata) and several species of Ficus, Sterculia, Khaya, Albizia and Brachystegia. A map is provided in every tent and extras are available at the bar. There are no poisonous snakes or dangerous animals on Mumbo, so you can walk anywhere with confidence and are rewarded by magnificent views. Our guide will take a guided walk every morning at 9:30 on request. Read more
Leave Mumbo Island on a mid-morning boat and travel to Blantyre, to catch your flight back home.
DMC based in Blantyre, Malawi specialising in educational, philanthropic and experiential travel.
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