Lake Malawi Sailing Safari

This fantastic 11-day sailing/ catamaran safari heads North along Lake Malawi's coastline takes in Makuzi beach lodge, Nkhata Bay, Deep Bay, Manda Bay and Likoma Island. Explore, photograph and just plain relaxing and unwind in one of Africa's unique destinations.

Day 1: Makuzi Beach

• Charter flight Lilongwe to Chinteche
• This fabulous sailing safari starts in the Chinteche area on the coast of Lake Malawi
• Spend night one at Makuzi beach lodge at Bandawe point

Day 2: Nkhata Bay

• After breakfast go on board the yacht "Mufasa" and set sail north to Nkhata Bay
• Anchor down in the bay
• Go on shore, have a drink and a meal in this vibrant little port area
• Take in the sights and sounds of the local scene
• Overnight on board "Mufasa" at anchor in Nkhata Bay

Day 3: Ruawe

• Up anchor and set sail further north to the more remote parts of the lake
• Sail up to Ruawe were the Lizunkuni river comes down into the lake in a spectacular waterfall
• Overnight at anchor in a sheltered cove

Day 4: Deep Bay

• Continue sailing up north, pass Florence Bay and Young's bay and arrive at Deep Bay
• Anchor down for dinner and overnight

Day 5: Livingstonia mission

• Today you take a day trip off the yacht to visit the historic site of the Livingstonia mission
• A packed lunch and local transport will make this an adventure not to be missed
• Return to the yacht in the evening for dinner and overnight on board

Day 6: Manda Bay (Tanzania)

• Set sail across to the eastern shores of Lake Malawi
• Arrive at Manda Bay on the Tanzanian shore
• Clear customs and immigration

Day 7: Liuli

• From Manda Bay, sail south to Liuli Mission
• Magnificent coast line of rocky cliffs
• Anchor down next to the "Sphinxhaven", a huge rock in the bay at Liuli
• Go on shore for a look around the mission and then enjoy a leisurely beach barbeque

Day 8: Mbamba Bay

• Sail south to Mbamba Bay along some spectacular coastline
• Great snorkelling over the reef, excellent fishing and a beautiful bay for anchorage

Day 9: Likoma Island

• Sail to Likoma Island
• Arrive in the afternoon
• Visit the sights of Likoma Island
• Take a walk through the cobbled market square and be led on a tour of the magnificent St. Pauls Cathedral
• Enjoy the culture and history Likoma Island has to offer
• Overnight on board the Yacht

Day 10: Kaya Mawa

• Sail around to Kaya Mawa lodge where guests check in for a night
• Bid the yacht farewell as crew set sail back south

Day 11: Charter Flight to Lilongwe

• Guests take a charter flight from Likoma Island to Lilongwe