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Effective Philanthropy

Trip cost ex. international flights
from £3,200 per person
Duration
12 days
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The Effective Philanthropy programme has been designed for the more philanthropic amongst us looking to experience a behind the scenes view of working Malawi (but in a degree of comfort). Our guests will have the opportunity to visit local grass root projects in hillside communities, conservation initiatives in a National Park, Fair Trade projects on a working Tea Plantation, local economic development programmes in rural villages and of course some time spent relaxing on the shores Lake Malawi on a private island retreat. Come and join us on this unique trip designed to offer a healthy mixture of philanthropic enterprise and comfortable adventuring.

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Day 1
Ntchisi Forest
  • Transfer from Lilongwe Airport to Ntchisi Forest Reserve
Day 2
Ntchisi Forest
  • Ntchisi Community Project Visit
  • Guided Forest Walk
Day 3
Liwonde National Park
  • Transfer from Ntchisi to Liwonde National Park
  • 4 x 4 evening game drive
Day 4
Liwonde National Park
  • Riverboat safari
  • 4 x 4 evening game drive
Day 5
Satemwa
  • Transfer from Liwonde National Park to Thyolo Tea Estates
Day 6
Satemwa
  • Tea tasting in Satemwa
  • Guided walks around the tea estates
Day 7
Zomba Plateau
  • Transfer from Satemwa to Zomba
Day 8
Zomba Plateau, The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
  • Eco-tourism visit - YODEP
  • Transfer from Zomba to Lake Malawi
Day 9
Salima, The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
  • Island Walks
  • Snorkeling
Day 10
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
Day 11
Blantyre
  • Transfer from Lake Malawi to Blantyre
Day 12
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  • Transfer from Blantyre to Chileka International Airport
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Like most African nations Malawi has a dry season and a wet season. The wet season stretches from November to April and is not the most highly recommended time to visit, although the storms towards the end of the season are spectacular to behold and bring the landscape to life. The dry season extends from May to October, with cool temperatures (by African standards) until August. Those seeking warmer weather should target September or October, when temperatures are pleasantly hot. September/October also hosts the Lake of Stars festival – a must for music lovers.

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