Combine the 'Lake of Stars' with Malawi's remarkable scenery, wildlife and the most friendly of people.
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Malawi is known as the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’, offering glorious scenery and the almost uncanny rich blues of the sparkling lake. It is not game-rich as neighbouring Zambia. But the African Parks NGO has revived its wildlife reserves. Malawi is now once again home to all the Big Five animals as well as plentiful plains game including elephant.
Add in its marvellously friendly and laid-back people, superb flora and the beaches of Lake Malawi, and you have a real hidden gem! So if you enjoy combining a safari with some relaxation on the beach. And if you like to meet the local people in an uncontrived way, then a Malawi safari holiday could be perfect for you.
This small sliver of a country is dominated by Lake Malawi, the most appealing of the great lakes of Africa. Indeed this ‘lake of stars’ is three quarters of the length of Malawi! Its crystal clear waters are teeming with colourful fish. (Lake Malawi is one of the most popular freshwater scuba diving locations in the world!) Plus its sandy beaches make a great spot for relaxing after a Malawi safari.
Further south are the wildlife reserves. The scenic Liwonde National Park has huge herds of elephant. And the revitalized Majete Game Reserve, rich in magificent sable, offers a variety of game.
Also in the southern lowlands are the tea plantations of Satemwe. Rising above them are the peaks of Mount Mulanje and the Zomba Plateau with hiking, mountain biking and walking trails on offer.
Travel within Malawi is relatively easy. Most of our clients use road transfers between Lake Malawi, Liwonde, Majete and the capital city of Lilongwe ( or Blantyre.) Seat-in-charter light aircraft flights give access to more remote destinations such as the Nyika plateau and Likoma Island for Kaya Mawa lodge.
So if you enjoy being active when on safari with bush walks, mountain biking or horse-riding all on offer, then opt for a tailor-made Malawi holiday package.
Alternatively you can combine Malawi with a safari in Zambia for the best of both worlds.
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Huntingdon House has old world charm which may not appeal to everyone. I liked it but it was slightly dark and a little old-fashioned. However, the food was excellent, as was the setting. The rooms are perfectly fine, but ideally would benefit from some updating or modernising slightly with a ‘softs’ refurbishment. I loved the gardens and even though we didn’t have time to enjoy the tea tasting, this seems like a great activity. Huntingdon House is close to Blantyre and makes a perfect place to break the journey between Majete and Liwonde. Please note that there is no swimming pool at Huntingdon House.
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