Malawi Family Holidays
The friendliness of its people has earned Malawi the title the "Warm Heart of Africa". One of the African continent's smallest countries, Malawi sits in the Great Rift Valley which has long been recognised as the cradle of Mankind. Lake Malawi takes up 20% of the country and dominates and enriches every aspect of its life. The very diversity of its countryside means that Malawi supports an unusual number of bird species, beautiful mountains and tropical plants and boasts the "big five" along with a splendid range of antelope and small cats. With Lake Malawi's sweeping beaches, clear blue waters and incredible variety of colourful fish, Malawi is a holiday destination that offers a combination of excellent game viewing with the added attraction of snorkeling, diving, sailing and swimming in warm safe waters.
Destination Highlights:
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Friendly people
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Good bird and wildlife
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Sandy beaches
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Great watersports - sailing, canoeing, diving and snorkelling
Journey Idea Outline
Day 1 to 2:
Fly from London to Johannesburg for your onward flight to Blantyre and the historical Lujeri Tea Estate.
Day 3:
A full day to enjoy the Lujeri Tea Estate on a private basis. Situated in the foothills of Mulanje Mountain with wonderful views of the area, Lujeri offers four en suite bedrooms, a spacious living area and lovely gardens with swimming pool.
Day 4:
Transfer to Liwonde National Park and Mvuu Camp.
Day 5 to 6:
Stay at Mvuu Camp in a family chalet consisting of two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The camp is situated on the banks of the Shire River, enabling you to enjoy boating safaris as well as walking (only for older children) and driving safaris.
Day 7:
After breakfast you will transfer by road to Danforth Lodge, Cape Maclear - a lovely family run property set in lush green gardens with a private beach right on the edge of Lake Malawi.
Day 8 to 10:
Enjoy three full days at Danforth Lodge. Activities available include Hobie cat and dingy sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving, waterskiing, fishing, mountain biking and nature walks. There is also table tennis, pool and darts.
Day 11:
Today you will transfer by road from Danforth Lodge to Lilongwe airport to connect with your onward international flight.