Roan safari
This safari begins in the south as you spend 3 nights in the Liwonde National Park, continues with 2 nights on the yacht Mufasa which sails to Likoma Island where you spend the next 2 nights followed by the last 2 nights on the Mozambique side of the lake.
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Depart London Heathrow on your scheduled overnight flight with British Airways to Lilongwe Airport, via Johannesburg. |
On arrival at Lilongwe Airport you will be met and transferred by road to Liwonde National Park, a journey of about 4 hours. Liwonde National Park, at roughly 580km², is ideal for a couple of days of relaxing and gentle game viewing. It is home to numerous hippos, crocodiles and plains game. You spend 3 nights at… |
| Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (full board & activities) |
| This luxury lodge is situated in the north-west of this lush and tropical park. Explore the park either during the day or at night in a 4WD vehicle or on guided walking safaris. Alternatively, spend time relaxing on the water as you take in the sights and sounds of the Shire River by boat. |
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The next few days can be spent walking or taking a leisurely boat trip on the river. Or just enjoy the tranquillity of the lodge from your private deck. Along the banks of the Shire River are the plains and forests of the park which are home to herds of elephant and abundant birdlife, including species from both Eastern and Southern Africa. Amongst others, Boehm's bee-eater, the palmnut vulture and Pel's fishing owl have all been spotted in the park. |
| Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (full board & activities) |
This morning, you are driven to Cape Maclear on the southern lakeshore before boarding … |
| Yacht Mufasa (full board & activities) |
| This impressive 38 foot yacht has state of the art controls which allows it to be used both under sail or as a motor cruiser. It sleeps 8 guests with four double cabins and two bathrooms as well as a saloon, galley and dive platform. |
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Spend the day relaxing, swimming or diving from the yacht. |
| Yacht Mufasa (full board & activities) |
After another leisurely day on the lake you sail to Likoma Island off the eastern shores of the lake where you will be dropped off at … |
| Kaya Mawa (full board) |
| This stunning lodge is located at the southern tip of the island, between two beaches. This is the ideal place for some excellent diving and snorkelling in the clear waters of the lake. |
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Explore the island on foot or by bike, visiting the local villages, or visit St Peters Cathedral, the third largest cathedral in Africa. |
| Kaya Mawa (full board) |
Today you will be taken across the lake by boat to ... |
| Nkwichi Lodge (full board) |
| Although this lodge is located in Mozambique it can only be accessed from Malawi. It is situated on a lovely stretch of fine white sandy beach which is ideal for relaxing. The large spacious rooms are built out of local stone and wood and all command stunning views of the Lake. |
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You could spend the day here relaxing on the beach or do snorkelling, kayaking, walking or bird-watching. There is also the chance to visit a local village or visit the “farm” where the local people are taught to grow crops and raise chickens and goats. |
| Nkwichi Lodge (full board) |
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After your final morning on the lake, you will be transferred back to Likoma Island by boat followed by a light aircraft transfer to Lilongwe Airport. From here you will board the scheduled flight to Jo'burg in time for the overnight British Airways flight to London. |
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After a wonderful trip to Malawi, you arrive at London Heathrow early in the morning with plenty of time to make any onward connections home. |
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Cost |
| 1-Jan-2008 |
29-Feb-2008 |
£3,641 |
| 1-Mar-2008 |
20-Mar-2008 |
£3,744 |
| 21-Mar-2008 |
31-Mar-2008 |
£3,856 |
| 1-Apr-2008 |
16-Jun-2008 |
£3,641 |
| 17-Jun-2008 |
18-Jul-2008 |
£3,761 |
| 19-Jul-2008 |
18-Aug-2008 |
£3,976 |
| 19-Aug-2008 |
14-Dec-2008 |
£3,864 |
Notes:
The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. |
This itinerary includes:• Economy flights, as above, plus UK airport departure taxes. • All transfers in Africa. • A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting. • Current park fees for Liwonde National Park. This itinerary excludes:• Malawian domestic departure taxes. • Drinks are not included at any of the properties. • Tips and gratuities, which are optional.
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