THE NORTHERN MALAWI JOURNEY
7 Nights / 8 Days

Northern Malawi offers the finest scenery, wildlife and wilderness in the country. There are two national parks in the north. Vwaza Marsh provides some of the best elephant watching in Africa by vehicle and on foot as well as superb birding. The montane grasslands of the Nyika National Park are a unique habitat with unusual wildlife and an amazing variety of wildflowers including over 200 species of orchids. Between the two parks 500 species of birds have been recorded.

Kazuni Safari Camp, Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve       2 nights
Chelinda Lodge, Nyika National Park                               3 nights
Makuzi Beach, Lake Malawi                                                2 nights
Costs from £1,600.00 per person sharing based on 2 people
Reduced rates for groups of 4 people.

After a safari in these two parks Lake Malawi is a perfect haven to relax with wonderful snorkeling, diving, beaches and also great cultural and historical interest. Here you can choose to stay at Makuzi Beach on the northern lakeshore or at Nkwichi Lodge on the Mocambique side of the lake. Both are beautiful properties but each has its own distinctive feeling.

By using the Nyika Air aircraft (Cessna 206) throughout the safari these itineraries are guaranteed departures on any day of the week. All the itineraries start and finish in Lilongwe.

Extra nights at any of the properties can be added with ease.

For a little extra cost we can arrange for the aircraft to combined this northern Malawi itinerary with southern Malawi, Mbeya and Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania or the Luangwa Valley in Zambia. These extra flights and properties can be quoted on request.

Days 1 & 2: Kazuni Safari Camp - Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve.
The low-lying area of Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve is an interesting contrast to the high Nyika Plateau. Most of the reserve is flat and covered with Mopane and Miombo woodland, but the eastern side is hilly and the reserve is rich in wetlands with the Vwaza Marsh itself in the North and Lake Kazuni in the South. These wetlands provide a haven for animals and birdlife. Kazuni Safari Camp.

Days 3, 4 & 5: Chelinda Lodge - Nyika Plateau
Time is of the essence if you want to experience to the full the wilderness and beauty of the Nyika National Park. The approach road to the Park is in itself unforgettable, climbing the escarpment to the 2 000m high plateau, and affording panoramic views across the northern stretch of Lake Malawi on the way. Four major rivers have their source high on this plateau, and descending the rugged escarpment, tumble down in spectacular waterfalls. The rolling hills of the plateau area are clothed in waving grassland, crisscrossed by small streams, and dotted with copses of rain forest growing in the folds of the hills.

Days 6 & 7: Makuzi Beach - Lake Malawi
Makuzi Beach offers something for everyone; be it soaking up the sun on a secluded beach, exploring the spectacular surroundings, historical excursions, abundant birdlife or water sports. To make your stay as pleasant as possible, on offer is very good food, up-market accommodation and attentive service.

All of the eight chalets are tastefully furnished and have en suite facilities. Each has its own solar power and hot water boiler. All of them overlook the beach and the warm, clear waters of Lake Malawi are metres away.

Water sports and activities include: swimming; snorkelling; wind gliding; kayaking; diving; yachting; fishing (both rock and boat); boat trips; birdwatching; sightseeing excusrions; mountain biking.

Kazuni Safari Camp, Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve       2 nights
Chelinda Lodge, Nyika National Park                               3 nights
Makuzi Beach, Lake Malawi                                                2 nights
Costs from £1,600.00 per person sharing based on 2 people
Reduced rates for groups of 4 people.

Costs are fully inclusive of all accommodation, meals, safari activities
(except horse riding and fly fishing at Chelinda), non motorized water sports,
internal charters and road transfers, laundry and park entry fees.
Drinks and airport departure taxes
(US$30pp internationally and US$2pp locally) are extra.

To check availability for this safari, please contact us on
UK - 08707 662 993 International - 44 1995 679 776
Priority is given to people who call us, due to the number of e-mails we receive.
holidays@safari-africa.co.uk

Pictures in this column were
taken in Malawi.

To make a booking please contact us with a depature date you would like. We will then check availablility for you.

Flights to, from and many within Africa are not included in the cost of the safari, you can check flight prices On-Line by going to our Flights page or by contacting your local travel agent or flight specialist.

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