Land and lake Safaris

Land and Lake Safaris 2011

Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights (2 Nights at lodge)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive at Likhubula Forest Lodge, Check in at Lodge, Initial briefing and 3D orientation. Depending on the time of arrival we can either take a warm up hike to Dziwe-Lankhalamba rock pools and falls (2 Hrs) or visit a near by rock pools (10 min) returning to the lodge before sunset. Detailed hike briefing after dinner. Overnight at Likhubula Forest Lodge. Hiking time (HT): 2hrs.

Day 2 - Transfer by vehicle to Lujeri Tea estate Hydro electric station. We ascend up the well shaded and scenic path that follows Ruo Gorge up to Minunu Forest. Overnight Minunu forest hut. HT: 6hrs.

Day 3 - Hike on to Thuchila - across open rolling grassland and undulating plateaux. We need to skirt around an array of peaks then stop at Chinzama forest hut for lunch. A sunset is enjoyed at Elephant head view point, 10 min from the forest hut. Overnight Thuchila Forest Hut. HT 6hrs.

Day 4 - Trek to Lichenya Plateau via Chisepho shelter and the knife edge. Our overnight hut is perfectly nestled at the base of Chilemba Peak. In the late afternoon we visit Linje pool view point returning to the hut at sunset. Overnight CCAP cottage. HT: 7 Hrs.

Day 5 - Our descent takes us down the well weathered and shaded Likhubula valley, to arrive at the Likhubula forest lodge at about 1300Hrs. The afternoon is at your leisure. You may choose to visit a nearby arts craft vendor stands and or rock pools, or simply enjoy a game of ‘bawo’ at the lodge. Debrief is after dinner. Overnight at the Lodge. HT: 6 hrs.

Price includes: All meals, park fees, a professional guide, all porter fees, all lodge and mountain hut accommodation fees, vehicle transfer to start / end point, MCM guest membership fees and a small contribution to Nakhonyo and Mbewa village fund.

Excludes: Transfers to and from Likhubula, drinks and personal effects.