Crafting the perfect escape across Malawi & Beyond
Crafted Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- African Travel & Tourism Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Mark Nicholson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great holiday on Lake Malawi
When I reached out to Mike at Crafted Africa to help plan our trip to Lake Malawi, I knew we would be in safe hands. His team did a great job at listening to what our needs where for the holiday and made sure they found the best lodges suited to our tastes and needs.
We wanted a relaxing holiday on Lake Malawi and the various suggestions they gave us where all tailored to this. They highly recommended two lodges on Likoma island, Kaya Mawa and Pure Likoma and boy were they right. We spent a total of 8 nights on the island and loved every minute of it!!
A big thank you to Crafted Africa, Chifundo in particular, for planning our getaway to Lake Malawi, we will be going back!
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly, efficient and flexible, with great knowledge and rates for lodges.
We live in Lilongwe, Malawi but wanted to head for the first time to South Luwanga, Zambia. Not knowing the lodges, Crafted provided brill info on the choice and preferential residence rates to fit our price range. When I got sick and asked them if they could speak to the lodge and postpone our booking by a few weeks, Crafted were friendly and professional, making a plan that as the main lodge was fully booked for one day in our preferred weekend, we would stay at the bush camp instead. From directions to the border to the useful photos and descriptions of the lodges they know on their website, Crafted are a great source for safari booking in the region. Will definitely use again!
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Email Sébastien | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tailor-made stay! Fantastic journey
Zambia and Malawi were a unique experience for us! We have already traveled to Africa often, but this trip was unique. Mike and Razziah were able to listen to our wishes and concocted an exceptional stay for us, knowing how to adapt to our budget. Everything was great: the organization without any hiccups (rather rare), magnificent places, adorable and competent hosts and guides, a rich and intimate experience, so far from the safari industry.
Memorable!
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CH
Email Almira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation, unforgettable trip
The trip was very well organised, the comminucation worked very good before hand, answering all our questions in a short period of time.
All chosen lodges met our expectations, beautiful places and run by great people.
This was an unforgettable trip <3
Thank you Mike and all your team!
BE
Email Guy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Once in a lifetim
Once in a lifetime….
January 2014 we (My wife, me and another couple) did a trip through the south of Malawi. We travelled by bicycle and were supported by a SUV which was able to take our bikes. The whole vacation was organized by Malawian Style (who have recently rebranded as Crafted Africa) who did a great job. After spending a night just out of the capital Lilongwe. We were heading direction Dedza. From Dedza to Mangochi where we first saw the beautiful lake. For those who think a lake is just a lake have no idea of the beauty of Lake Malawi. This freshwater lake (3rd biggest of Africa) full of cichlids is a paradise for divers, snorkelers and many watersports. Most divers are mostly interested in salt water because of the diversity but believe me Lake Malawi gets close. It’s not my plan to give you a day by day review but beside the lake there were other wonderful highlights like the two safari parks we visited: Liwonde and Majete.
Liwondo NP
Even in January during rain season it was amazing to see such a diversity of wildlife. But even more special was the fact that we were almost alone in the park. So no queue when something special showed up. We were the only once seeing it.
We cycled a8km climb to the Zomba plateau during the hottest part of the day and our mountain bikes where not those light 29inch bikes you find now. They were basic and quite heavy. On the plateau is a nice forest and at some points you can overview the most southern point of the great rift valley.
The Moulanje mountains was another highlight. We hiked 3 days passing amazing nature with forest and waterfalls 100m high.
It is a heavy climb with lots of ladders made to over climb big rocks. We spend the nights in basic cabins where the team organized a nice dinner. The Moulanje mountains are just above the 3000 m but our hike didn’t go over the top.
After the mountains we spend the night at Huntington house. A lodge in the Thyolo district known as the Satemwa thee district. Huntington house is the old colonial house reinstalled as a wonderful lodge and perfect to relax after staying tree days in the bush.
On the way back we had two overnights at two idyllic islands on the lake Mumbo and Blue Zebra. Where we were able to enjoy the wonderful lake once more. Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and relaxing was on the program.
As I m a traveler who traveled to more wonderful countries in Europe, South America, Asia and of course Africa (What was always my favorite continent) Malawi gave me a special feeling. The beauty, the friendly people, the diversity and the magic lake. I had a feeling I could live there forever. In 2018 I went back to see if there where possibilities and yes, I bought some land at the lake in last year I started building my own lodge along the lake in Leopard Bay. Joma Adventure Lodge will be opening by the end of the year. For those who are interested, I don’t have a website yet but you can follow us on Facebook on the page ‘Joma Adventure Lodge – The construction’
Guy
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Email Erica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Book it and don’t look back!
I will always be using crafted Africa to plan my trips. This was a trip of a life time! It far exceeded my expectations, and honestly there is nothing I would change about my trip! We were so well taken care of & the attention to detail is on point. Incredible.
Email Nicole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience!
Mike and the team organised a fantastic trip to Mozambique which was perfectly tailored for me. They were friendly, responsive and enthusiastic to create an excellent experience. The accommodation was wonderful in beachfront boutique hotels. The transfers and other travel arrangements were seamless.
The diving was world class along with amazing whale and dugong sightings. I cannot wait to get Crafted Africa to organise my next adventure.
Email Abby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of a lifetime, the most perfect itinerary!
‘The Warm Heart of Africa’, Malawi, is a truly special place. We’re so glad we discovered this wonderful country with thanks to The Crafted Africa team. They are exceptional; knowledgeable, experienced and beyond helpful. They planned the perfect itinerary for us which ran seamlessly. Our transfers always arrived with plenty of time to spare and were very comfortable. The accommodation they selected was incredible!
The trip was the perfect mix of wildlife, adventure and relaxation. We’ll never forget our evening sipping sun downers on the river while watching elephants cross the water as well as many other perfect moments.
Can’t recommend this team enough and highly recommend booking with them!! Thank you
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stunning Itinerary and delivered every step of the way!
My time in Malawi was truly incredible and it was all down to Crafted Africa and Mike’s expertise. From the border crossing to the experience at each destination everything was delivered with a smile and made to feel as if anything was possible. I will be coming again and will be telling everyone about it!! Thank you so much!
Email Nick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great knowledge of all the best fishing locations
We went on an organised fishing trip to Royal Zambezi. Great organisation and communication with all involved. Good rates. We will definitely plan another trip soon.