The Best of Malawi Safari

Trip Code: Z505

A 6 night/7 day package

Package includes:

• 3 nights Kaya Mawa (Lake Malawi - central)
• 3 nights Mvuu Wilderness Lodge (Liwonde National Park - South Malawi)
• All flights and transfers to and from Lilongwe airport

Highlights:

• Over 280 species of orchids
• A large, diverse and exciting range of birds
• Lake Malawi is one of three African lakes which hold the largest variety of fish species in the world
• The trip includes a good variety of activities - game viewing, horse riding, walking, beach/snorkelling/swimming and relaxing
• Malawi is one of the safest countries to visit in Southern Africa
• One of the friendliest countries in Africa with English widely spoken amongst locals

Cost:

Due to the current economic climate with daily fluctuating rates, please contact us for a tailor made quote for 2010 -2011.  Our long term close relationship with our core suppliers, has enabled us to negotiate special rates on many of our trips and we can therefore pass these savings on to you.

Rates	2010 Dates
Contact us direct for Low Season Rates	05 Jan-31 May & 01 Nov-22 Dec
US$ POA per person sharing	01 June-31 October 2010

Includes: all connecting flights and road transfers within Malawi, all accommodation, all meals, laundry, normal lodge or camp activities; drinks

Excludes: Motorised activities at Kaya Mawa; international airport departure tax US$30.00 per person; drinks at Kaya Mawa and Mvuu Lodge

Best time of the year:

• July to October are the best big game viewing periods - May to August moderate and dry; September to October very hot and dry
• November to April generally hot and wet; best time for birders as the large variety of species is boosted by Palearctic and intra-African migrants

Tips and Notes:

• Malaria is more widespread during the rainy season; parts of Malawi have malaria present all year however; the Nyika Plateau is free from malaria
• High lying areas (Nyika) are warmer at night during the rainy season; take warm clothes if travelling between April and October for the early mornings and evenings; fires are lit in each bedroom at the lodge at night
• A greater variety of fruit and vegetables is available during rainy season

• ALL FARES AND TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AIRLINES AND GOVERNMENT. ALL FARES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY IN THE CORRECT BOOKING CLASSES AT THE TIME OF MAKING THE RESERVATION

 Featured camps/lodges:

• Kaya Mawa Camp
• Mvuu Wilderness Lodge

Best Access:

By daily regional flights from most major African airports with Johannesburg offering the easiest access.