Malawi profile:

Malawi has a wonderfully diverse range of landscapes. From the rolling hills of Orchid Clad Nyika, the dense forested plateau of Zomba, the 10000 ft, climbers’ paradise of Mulanje Massif down to the broad expanse of the Shire Valley. Malawi accommodates ever changing sceneries of high and lowland plains, boasting 9 wildlife reserves with truly unspoilt wilderness.

Malawi gives you the opportunity to experience thrilling safaris, exhilarating hikes and magical diving in a truly spectacular and laid back lifestyle. Lake Malawi offers vast expanses of sandy beaches, easy kayaking, water sports and snorkelling through its un-crowded fresh waters and amongst its wide variety of cichlids.

‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ as it is fondly known, deserves its reputation as it is one of the worlds’ most welcoming countries.

Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve:

1000 sq KM and situated at the foot of the Nyika Plateau. Vwaza is Malawi's best kept secret. Aside from the wetlands, the flat Terrain supports mixed Brachystegia and mopane woodland which is a haven for Elephants, antelope and numerous bird species.

Nyika National Park:  

is Malawi's largest NP. It is a vast range of rolling hills Averaging over 2000m ASL. The area is covered in montane grassland with fern & heather Communities. The air is cool & crisp, the views endless, walking superb and unique game viewing.

Lake Malawi: 

The world’s 3rd largest fresh water lake and home to over 800 fish Species. More freshwater species than Europe and N America combined. With warm water and no Currents it’s a divers dream.

Chintheche:  

Picture perfect beaches with soft white sand, rocky outcrops, Rainforests fringing the coastline - a place to relax whilst enjoying the service of small Personable lodges.

Cape Maclear - Lake Malawi National Park: 

 Declared in 1980, Includes the Nankumba Peninsula and the surrounding 9 islands - it is the most important Freshwater fish sanctuary in the world.

Liwonde National Park: 

The prime National Park in Malawi for game Viewing. Thousands of hippo and crocodile live in the Shire River and several hundred Elephant, plus a variety of antelope are seen on the floodplain. Black Rhino, Buffalo and Zebra have recently been introduced into the Park. A boat trip on the Shire River, gliding silently through the reed beds spotting jacana's, egrets, ibis and kingfisher is always a highlight.

Zomba: 

The old colonial Capital of Nyasaland, home to the first colonial Governor's Residence, the botanic gardens, King's African Rifles' War Museum, the Clock Tower (Built in 1926), and the Zomba Gymkhana Club. The Zomba Plateau which looms over the Town with sheer escarpments rising over a thousand meters above the plain below.

Blantyre:  

Was a settlement before gold was found in Johannesburg and it was declared a township five years before Nairobi. It’s named after the birthplace of David Livingstone.

 Mulanje:

 A vast isolated granite massif rising sharply and dramatically above the featureless plains. The massif covers an area of 650 sq. km and is incised by several large thickly wooded ravines.