Central Sailing Safari

Central Sailing Safari
Central Sailing Safari
Central Sailing Safari
Central Sailing Safari
Central Sailing Safari
Central Sailing Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Lodging; 38-foot catamaran
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

5 nights aboard a 38 foot Maxim catamaran along the central region of Lake Malawi's coastline, offering up good fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well as fantastic natures walks, birding and photographic opportunities.

Day 1: Danforth Lodge

  • From Lilongwe, road transfer to Senga Bay
  • The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival
  • Set sail across to Cape Maclear
  • Dinner and overnight at Danforth Yachting Luxury Lodge

Day 2: Chiofu Bay

  • Load up the yacht and set sail to Chiofu Bay on the Eastern shores of Lake Malawi
  • Beautiful, remote, sheltered bay
  • A great anchorage
  • Good fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving
  • Go on shore for a beach barbeque under the African stars
  • Overnight on "Mufasa" at anchor in the bay

Day 3: Nkotakota

  • Take a nature walk before breakfast
  • Superb views over the lake
  • Have a refreshing swim followed by a hearty breakfast
  • Up anchor and set sail towards Nkotakota. Safe overnight anchorage
  • Largest traditional village in Malawi
  • Interesting history in the slave trade
  • Dinner and overnight on board the yacht

Day 4: Bandawe Point

  • After breakfast sail north to Bandawe point
  • Go on shore and stretch legs
  • Sundowners in the bar at Makuzi Beach lodge, overlooking the lake
  • Dinner at Makuzi Beach
  • Overnight on board "Mufasa" at anchor in the bay

Day 5: Chizimulu Island

  • Sail across to Chizimulu Island and then onto Likoma Island
  • Enjoy fishing, diving and snorkelling around these islands
  • Go for a walk around Chizimulu Island
  • Have a drink in the unique bar-in-the-baobab tree
  • Dinner and overnight on board

Day 6: Safari Ends

  • 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
  • Bid the yacht farewell as crew set sail back south
  • Guests take a charter flight from Likoma Island to Lilongwe
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Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • 5 nights accommodation and all meals
  • Yacht charter
  • Airport transfers
  • Charter flight Likoma Island to Lilongwe
  • Use of snorkelling and fishing equipment
Rates Exclude
  • Bottled cool drinks, beer, wine and spirits
  • Scuba diving
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Visas
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