“Malawi is very suitable for a self-drive safari combining trekking in mountains, discovering prehistoric rock art in hills, wildlife viewing in valleys, boating on rivers, and of course snorkelling in the infamous Lake Malawi”
This itinerary combines the most adventurous side of camping that safari has to offer with sleeping in dome tents and on a fully equipped Toyota Double Cab vehicle, with intermittent stops at Guesthouses and Lodges for a splash of comfort and luxury. Though it’s mostly self-catering, there are times when home-cooked food served in a dining room is just what you need… especially after spending 6 hours hiking the Mulanje Mountain Range with your guide.
Begin and end in Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe, but travel throughout the South and back up to Central Malawi. If you want to do more than just scratch the surface of Malawi and get involved with charitable projects, conservation efforts and community events, this is the itinerary for you. We can add Victoria Falls to the start or end of this tour.
On arrival at Lilongwe from Mzuzu Academy you will meet a friendly Land & Lake Safaris representative, who will hand over your fully kitted car. A 1.5 hour drive will take you to Dedza Pottery Lodge, a self catered lodge for your first night.
If you are feeling active, only a few hours walk from Dedza Pottery Lodge will take you up to the peak of Dedza Mountain with panoramic vistas of Lake Malawi and Mozamibique to the east and Zomba Plateau and Mulanje Mountain to the south.
Not to be missed in Chongoni are the rock paintings recognised by UNESCO World Heritage in the surrounding foothills. Accompanied by a trained guide from the Malawi Goverment Deparment of Antiques you can appreciate the 10,000 years old art work.
After visiting the caves (at your own expense) you will continue to drive down to Blantyre where you will stay at Casa Mia Lodge for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis.
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