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
The 38 foot Maxim catamaran, 10 berths "Mufasa" is the only live aboard catamaran on Lake Malawi, spend your day's scuba diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, sailing on Hobie-Cats, mountain biking, nature walks, swimming, or just relaxing.
Day 1: Danforth lodge
- - Road transfer from Lilongwe to Senga Bay
- The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival
- Set sail across to Cape Maclear
- Enjoy a light meal, drinks and snacks on board
- Overnight at Danforth Yachting luxury lodge
Day 2: Danforth lodge
- Spend the day at Danforth Yachting lodge enjoying the variety of water sports and activities
- Go scuba diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, sailing on Hobie-Cats, mountain biking, take a nature walk, swim, or just rest and relax
- Dinner and overnight at Danforth Yachting lodge
Day 3: Monkey Bay
- After breakfast, load the yacht ready for 3 nights on board
- Sail south from Cape Maclear to Monkey Bay, stopping in at Monkey Bay Harbour to see the vessels, both old and new
- Sail on further south past Nkudzi bay
- Stop off for a drink at one of the local lodges
- Overnight at anchor on board the yacht "Mufasa"
Day 4: Boadzulu Island
- Early morning coffee and rusks followed by a refreshing swim and hot water shower on the yacht
- After breakfast, head on to Boadzulu Island for snorkelling and swimming
- Sail around the island and on to the area around Mpandi Island which is a marshy wetland
- Look out for pelicans on the lake and hippo in the swampy areas
- Spend the day enjoying beautiful scenery whilst sailing
- Have a barbeque on the back of the yacht at anchor in a secluded bay
- Overnight on board the yacht "Mufasa"
Day 5: Marelli Islands
- Go on shore for a walk and to stretch legs
- Cool off with a swim followed by a hearty breakfast
- Set sail again, via Chirombo Bay
- Try your hand at some fishing
- Stop off for scuba diving or snorkeling at Mzinzi Bay, crystal clear waters and an abundance of brightly coloured tropical fish endemic to Lake Malawi
- Sail on past Monkey Bay and head towards the Marelli Islands
- Overnight at anchor on board the yacht
Day 6: Safari Ends
- A short sail from Marelli Islands to Senga Bay
- Breakfast on board
- After breakfast, road transfer from Senga Bay to Lilongwe for onward travel plans
Rates From
Rates on Request
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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