10-Day Women in Malawi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome to Blantyre

Arrive in Blantyre today where you will be met by your Land & Lake qualified female guide. Here we
will gather at Leslie Lodge to relax and do a full tour briefing over dinner. Meet the other participants of the tour and if there's time, head into Blantyre to pick up any snacks or last-minute supplies for the journey! Night at Leslie Lodge
including dinner, bed and breakfast.

Main Destination:

Blantyre (City)

Accommodation:

The Leslie

• Luxury hotel located in Blantyre (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Blantyre to Zomba

After breakfast, we'll make our way through the bustling streets of Blantyre and up to the quiet historic
town of Zomba, en-route we'll stop at the communications museum and other historical sights in the
town before heading to one of the local restaurants for lunch. We'll head up the mountain and check-in
to KuChawe inn to overnight on dinner, bed and breakfast. An afternoon walk along one of the
mountain streams and dam offers superb views of the plains below, flowers, trees and birds.

Main Destination:

Zomba Plateau

Accommodation:

Sunbird Ku Chawe

• Mid-range hotel located inside Zomba Plateau

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Zomba to Liwonde National Park

Head back down the mountain with some interesting stops en route to Liwonde Park. Its a game drive
through the park to Mvuu Camp, where we set up camp on the banks of the Shire River. 3mX3m
dome tents are furnished with camp beds, matrasses, sleeping bags and a small camp pillow. Your
guide will treat you to and show you a variety of culinary camp foods, here you'll help with setting up camp, learn and participate in camp fire cooking. Overnight Camping with all meals
and equipment supplied.

Main Destination:

Liwonde National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October (Dry bush, animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (The park is busy, higher rates)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Liwonde NP

ElephantCommon

HippoAbundant

BuffaloOccasional

ZebraOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LionRare

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LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Liwonde NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring Liwonde National Park

Wake up early for tea, coffee and a light breakfast before we head out for a game drive with your guide. We'll pop the roof on the vehicle and explore the National Park, stopping for tea and coffee in the middle of the drive and returning for brunch. Relax in the heat of the day and after high tea we'll head out with Mvuu Camp for a boat safari along the Shire River, enjoying a sundowner on the boat. We will return to our campsite in the evening and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Liwonde National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Liwonde NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

From Liwonde to Lake Malawi

We'll enjoy breakfast overlooking the Liwonde Plains and then pack up camp. Taking a leisurely drive Northwards to Cape Maclear. Here we will catch the scheduled boat transfer to our own castaway island. We will have snorkel gear, kayaks and flippers for our stay and your guide will cater for your meals.

Main Destination:

Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Accommodation:

Mumbo Island Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Island Vibes

The full day is on Mumbo and enjoying the pristine area for snorkeling, kayaking and walking. Diving can be arranged at a separate cost with the mainland, your meals are all included with your guide. Today there is no set program as you enjoy the peace and quiet of island life.

Main Destination:

Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Accommodation:

Mumbo Island Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located on Mumbo Island (Lake Malawi)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cape Maclear to Kungoni

Head off the island after breakfast on the scheduled boat transfer where we get back into the car and wind our way around the Lake to Mua Mission. Tonight we enjoy a cultural and art explosion with Kungoni Cultural center including traditional dances, a stay in a traditional rondavel, local cooked food and an explore of the shop & arts center.

Main Destination:

Mua Mission (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Namalikhate Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lilongwe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mua to Miombo

After breakfast, we travel up the golomoti on the way to Lilongwe, then continue to Dedza, stopping
in the pottery workshop for a visit and to sample the delicious cheesecake! From there its another 2 hrs
to Dzalanyama Forest Lodge. Night in our little forest lodge with all meals provided.

Main Destination:

Dzalanyama Forest

Accommodation:

Dzalanyama Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Dzalanyama FR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring the Forest

Here you'll have a choice of activities - Walking and hiking into the forest on well signposted trails,
bikes are available so you can cycle along clearly marked cycle trails, an authentic, un-staged village
visit is available so you can fully experience village life or for the interested, an optional extra, horse-riding through the forest is offered Overnight Forest Lodge inclusive all meals.

Main Destination:

Dzalanyama Forest

Accommodation:

Dzalanyama Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Dzalanyama FR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of Tour

Todays departure is coordinated with afternoon flight times, we'll have breakfast and continue out of the forest - It’s a 2.5 hr transfer time from Dzalanyama to the airport and your return flight / onward journey. We say our goodbyes and end off tour!

Main Destination:

Lilongwe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.