Nyika Horse Safari | Malawi | Nyika Plateau |
| Big skies and open country make the Nyika Plateau some of the most perfect riding country in Africa. Follow elephant trails down secluded steep-sided valleys, mingle with herds of eland, road and zebra, canter along the edge of the 2 000m escarpment and gallop across the rolling hills of the plateau. The horse safari can be tailored to suit riders of different abilities and with differing amounts of time to spare. Safaris are limited to six riders and your professional guide. This safari is available from March to December on request. |
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| Meals |
Full Board and Activities |
| Accommodation |
3 nights in game lodges, 2 nights in simple tented camp on horse trail with made-up beds and hanging shelves. |
| Departure Dates |
Wednesdays, Fridays or Sundays from May to October |
| Transport |
Air transfers from Lilongwe to Mzuzu and onto Chelinda |
| Price Includes |
Meals as shown above, accommodation, transfers, services of horse-riding guide |
| Price Excludes |
International flights, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified |
| Minimum Number |
2 |
| Climate |
Sub-tropical climate with hot, rainy summers and warm, sunny & dry winters |
| Best time to go |
Suitable in dry season from June to October only |
| Health Requirements |
Anti-Malarial precautions essential |
| Combines well with |
Combine with Central African Safari or staying at the lakeshore resorts
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| Other Ideas |
BA overnight flight to Lilongwe on Saturday, returning Sunday from £469 including taxes.
Also connections via Johannesburg or Lusaka (BA flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays)
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| Notes |
12kg luggage restriction, US$20 departure tax payable locally |
 Day 1 : Depart Lilongwe for the Nyika Plateau. 2 nights Chelinda Lodge
Depart Lilongwe on an Air Malawi flight to Mzuzu. Take an air charter flight to Chelinda for the start of the 5 night Horse Safari. Stay for 2 nights at Chelinda Lodge whilst the correct horse is matched to the correct rider before heading off into the wild remote Nyika wilderness. Exploring the local area around Chelinda will provide a wonderful opportunity to ride alongside herds of wildlife including eland, reedbuck, roan antelope and zebra as well as the chance for you to put your horse through its paces.
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Day 3 : 2 nights tented camps
Today you leave Chelinda Lodge to stay overnight for 2 nights in traditional tented camps on the horse trail. The camp is set up prior to your arrival with tea on the table and hot showers waiting for you after several hours in the saddle.
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Day 4 : Explore Nganda Mountain
From the camp you can ride to the top of Nganda Mountain (2600m) to enjoy the spectacular panorama across Lake Malawi to the hills of Tanzania.
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Day 5 : Return to overnight at Chelinda Lodge
The ride down to the lodge covers some steep terrain. The lodge has a stunning setting with sweeping views westwards over the Nyika grasslands. The eight luxurious log cabins, with full bathroom and sitting room, are all linked by wooden walkways to the central lodge. The last day at Chelinda can be spent riding, walking or trout fishing.
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 Day 6 : Return to Lilongwe
This morning you are transferred back by air to Mzuzu where you connect onto your Air Malawi flight to Lilongwe.
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