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:: Where we go - Malawi
Even though it is a relatively small, landlocked country,
Malawi has a surprising variety of landscapes and, as a result,
a great diversity of flora and fauna. The country is dominated
by the 350-mile-long lake and, being part of the Great Rift
Valley, there are steep escarpments, valleys, rolling plains
and mountain plateaus. Malawi may not be able to compete with
its neighbouring countries in the quantity of wildlife but
its friendly people, excellent beaches and remarkable variety
of bird species makes it a recommended destination either
as an addition to an African itinerary or for a holiday in
its own right.
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Lake
Malawi, an inland sea with over 500 species
of fish including the endemic cichlids, and beautiful
sandy beaches - some only accessible by boat
Zomba Plateau, temperate grasslands,
evergreen forests, mountain streams and a reservoir,
majestically overlooking Zomba, the historic old capital
of Malawi
Liwonde National Park along the banks
of the Shire River, with a rhino sanctuary but especially
renowned for its birdlife
Spectacular Mulange Massif rising
2000 meters out of the surrounding verdant tea estates
Nyika Plateau - immense rolling hills
covered in montane grasslands with pockets of woodlands,
patches of evergreen forest and orchids between January
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Bird
watching, with over 650 identified species,
10% of which have not been seen in other parts of southern
Africa. Good all over the country at almost any time
of the year but in November and December the plumage
of many birds is at its most colourful. Pel's fishing
owl and Lilian's lovebirds are common sightings in Liwonde
Game viewing, by vehicle and on foot,
is easily organised in any of the country's National
Parks and Wildlife Reserves
Walking on Zomba and Viphya Plateaux
or even up Mount Mulanje
Fishing - September to April for
trout on the Zomba Plateau
Wide variety of watersports at the
lake, including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and scuba
diving. The Lake is the perfect place to learn to scuba
dive, with no salt water, tides or currents to contend
with.
Sailing aboard Mufasa, the magnificent
38’ ocean-going, fully equipped and crewed catamaran
Golf, at the southern end of the
lake, but also could be arranged in Lilongwe, Zomba
and several places in southern Malawi
Horse riding on the Zomba Plateau
perfect for less experienced as well as more expert
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:: Sample Holidays
Great
Central African Adventure
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Game viewing in Liwonde National Park and enjoying lakeshore
life and relaxation on and beside Malawi’s inland sea...read
more
Walking
and Snorkelling
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Under the care of the family-run business,
Robin Pope Safaris, game viewing in the renowned South Luangwa
National Park before relaxing at their luxury beach lodge
on Lake Malawi...read
more
Zambian
Wildlife and Livingstone's Lake of Stars
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With prime game viewing and walking in Zambia's
South and North Luangwa National Parks followed by tranquil
island time on Lake Malawi...read
more
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