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Southern Malawi Scuba, Safari and Tea

Duration
12 days
Price
£3,905 pp.
Location
Malawi, Africa
Mvuu Camp Sunset Over Shire River

Trip Highlights

  • Scenic tea plantation visits
  • Unique wildlife experiences
  • Scuba diving in Lake Malawi

What's Included

  • Tea plantation tours
  • Park and activity fees
  • 14 nights accommodation

Our specialists say:

Explore Malawi’s incredible scenery, culture and history

Adventurous couples can discover much of what Southern Malawi has to offer, in just two weeks! Visit the capital, stay on a pristine island in Lake Malawi National Park, put your binoculars to good use at a tented safari camp visited by hippos on the Shire River, and enjoy a glimpse of a bygone era at a mountainous tea plantation where every tea field, tree and building on the estate shares a tale and you.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Lilongwe City

Staying at Heuglin’s Lodge

On arrival into Lilongwe International airport in the early afternoon, you will collect your luggage and be met by your driver, who will transfer you to Heuglin’s Lodge, just a 30 minute drive away, in the leafy residential suburbs. If you’re feeling active, go jogging using the routes mapped out in your room, borrow a mountain bike, or take a city tour to visit the Old Town market and the Nature Reserve. Dinner and breakfast are included in the rate.

Day 2 Mumbo Island

Staying at Mumbo Island Lodge

After breakfast at Heuglin’s Lodge, you’ll be transferred by private vehicle, about 4 hours, to Cape Maclear on the shores of Lake Malawi. From here, you’ll take the 3pm boat over crystal-clear waters to Mumbo Island Camp. 45 minutes later, you’ll be resting in your hammock on the deck of your tented suite, in a very quiet corner of paradise in Lake Malawi National Park. Each chalet is perched on boulders high above the water, with magnificent views and shaded by lush foliage. All meals and non-motorised activities are included in the rate.

Day 3-5 Underwater World Discovery!

Day 6 Hippo Safari

Day 7-8 Boat safari and Rhino Tracking

Day 9 Tea Plantation Escape

Day 10-11 Tea Tour and Tasting

Day 12 Homeward Bound

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Duration

12 days

Location

Malawi, Africa

Price

£3,905 pp.

Price Includes

  • All accommodation
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Privately guided transfers by road and boat
  • Activities as described

Price Excludes

  • International flights

This Southern Malawi Scuba, Safari and Tea idea price is based on two adults sharing.

Accommodation is as follows:

  • 1 night Heuglin's Lodge, Lilongwe City
  • 4 nights Mumbo Island Camp, Lake Malawi
  • 3 nights Mvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park
  • 3 nights Huntingdon House, Thyolo Tea Estate
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When to go to Malawi

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January

January is a good time for bird watchers, migratory birds from the Northern Hemisphere flock to Malawi's National Parks. The rains are in full flow with impressive thunderstorms lighting the sky across the country regularly - many lodges around the shores of Lake Malawi will be closed during this time.

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February

Rain continues to pour regularly in February. The bird watching is incredible particularly in the high altitude Nyika National Park with many flowers blooming carpeting the lower plateaus.

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March

In March the weather is still somewhat unsettled with regular rains, these diminish as the month goes on. Birders will be in paradise, young birds are spreading their wings for the first time preparing for their epic journey back to the Northern Hemisphere.

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April

Rains begin to subside, the sun starts to shine and temperatures increase. Wildlife viewing is good, observers can watch animals emerge across Liwonde National Park. In particular antelopes are in rut and visitors to Malawi's National Parks can experience incredible clashes between rival males.

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May

Days become sunnier and cooler during May. Wildlife viewing is at its best due to less vegetation and the animals gathering together around waterholes.

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June

June days are long and sunny, but it's Malawi's winter and the temperatures drop significantly at this time of year. The evenings and mornings are very cold in the highland regions, with log fires lit. The dry season means animals congregate around the Shire River in Liwonde National Park for easier access to water and rich green vegetation - large numbers of elephants can be present at this time of year due to dwindling water levels.

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July

July is a perfect time to visit Malawi, skies are clear there are less mosquitoes and there's virtually no rain. Although its high season, most of the National Parks won't be crowded despite the spectacular sightings of larger elephant herds - often reaching into the hundreds!

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August

In August the weather warms, with daytime peak temperatures averaging around 30°C, whilst night time averages rise to 10°C. If you want to experience large wildlife herds, this is the time of year to visit. Water is diminishing and spaces at watering holes are becoming limited leading to increasing tensions between the animals. It's an amazing time to enjoy the delights of Lake Malawi's azure waters, with temperatures perfect for watersports or relaxing in the sun lakeside.

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September

Night time temperatures rise rapidly, whilst daytime averages remain in the mid 20°Cs. With clear skies and dry vegetation concentrations of animals are still great but starting to dwindle in comparison to July and August. Lake Malawi is popular this time of year, the increased wind conditions make it perfect for an afternoon sail.

  • Lake of Stars Malawi Art Festival takes place from the 27-29 September 2019, featuring music acts from across Africa and the UK.
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October

October is a humid month, temperatures regularly rise above 40°C and night times are increasingly warm. If you want to witness the world's largest antelope, the eland, can often be seen as they start regrouping for their breeding season - with herds reaching into the hundreds it makes for an awe inspiring sight.

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November

The green season, November witnesses the first few storms of the rainy season arriving. It marks the arrival of the many migratory birds from the Northern Hemisphere.

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December

In December the rains become more regular, with thunderstorms occurring every few days. With lush green scenery animals can be difficult to see because of the thick vegetation and the abundance of water. But birders will have an amazing time witnessing the incoming flurry of migratory birds.

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