Lake Malawi Sailing Safari

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Lodging may change depending on your budget
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Safari Information

Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
Duration; 11 Days / 10 Nights
Lodging; 38 foot catamaran
Group Size; Minimum 2
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris

Safari Itinerary

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