Warm Heart of Africa
15 days
You can...
- See wildlife and birdlife.
- Go kayaking on Lake Malawi.
- Visit a tea plantation.
A comprehensive journey taking in the unspoilt north of Malawi, the colourful south and stunning Lake Malawi. From Lilongwe you'll drive north to Luwawa Forest. Then it's time for game-viewing at Vwaza Reserve, famed for hippo and elephant, and mountainous Nyika NP. On Lake Malawi's balmy shores you'll explore from a lakeside lodge - we include kayaking, snorkelling and sailing here. Stay a few nights at Mvuu Camp and enjoy boat safaris down the Shire River.
- Day 1/2. Fly to Lilongwe.
- Fly to Lilongwe. Visit Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, meet orphaned animals.
- Day 3. Luwawa Forest, forest walk.
- Day 4. Vwaza Marsh, visit local school en route.
- Day 5/6. Nyika NP, game drives and walks.
- Day 7/8. Makuzi Beach, relax at Lake Malawi.
- Day 9/10. Cape Maclear - activites on Lake Malawi.
- Day 11/12. Mvuu Camp.
- Day 13. Drive to Dedza via Blantyre.
- Drive to Dedza via Blantyre - visit Malawi's famous pottery.
- Day 14/15. Drive to Lilongwe and fly to London.
- See where J.R.R. Tolkein was inspired to write The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings !
- Is it right for your family?
- Accommodation is in lodges, chalets and hotels. Though the scenery is beautiful, be prepared for a few long travelling days (four hours plus).
- Accommodation and meals: Hotel (2nts), lodge (4nts), chalet (3nts), camps (3nts). 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with South African or Kenya Airways.
- Departures 2009: 17, 31 Jul; 15 Aug.
- Departures 2010: 16, 30 Jul; 06 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £1249. Including flights from London from £2999 adult, £1899 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+
- Trip code: FMWH
