Name: The Malawi Challenge
Start: 2018-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

The Responsible Safari Company

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Mar 31 - Apr 7, 2018

Group size: 10 - 25

The Malawi Challenge

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

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The Responsible Safari Company

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Mar 31 - Apr 7, 2018

Group size: 10 - 25

Overview:

Orbis offers adventure challenges across Malawi. Fundraise for your chosen charity, link with an local Community or raise money for an International Organisation. Orbis can tailor make your group challenge to suit your needs, interests and budget. Each challenge includes a variety of adventure activities and includes a visit to your linked project with additional days for relaxation and safari options, providing a complete African experience for participants.

‣ Our local knowledge has been gained from over 7 years of running group trips to the country. We know all the hidden gems and highlights that make your trip extraordinary.

‣ Our logistics and operations team, headed up by our international manager, are based in Blantyre and offer each group 24 hr support during your time in Malawi.

‣ To provide groups with a fundraising adventure challenge in Malawi.

‣ To tailor make a trip that combines adventure, culture and links with your chosen charity/community project.

‣ We employ 100% local Malawian Guides.

‣ Your guide will be with the group throughout your challenge offering a key cultural perspective and vital local knowledge throughout your time in Malawi.

We aim to create sustainable growth through social enterprise and support local Malawian suppliers where ever possible.

‣ During your challenge you will meet inspirational Malawians, specialists in their field from community leaders to mountain guides.

Day
Day
Arrive in Malawi
Departure from home country. Air Travel to Malawi.
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Day 2
Day 2
Prepare for your challenge!
Arrive into Blantyre and meet your Guide . Spend the afternoon acclimatising and preparing for your challenge. (DBB)
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Day 3
Day 3
Cycle challenge begins!
Rise early for a road transfer into the tea estates of Southern Malawi. Start your cycle challenge from Satemwa Estate, biking through the tea fields and rural villages. End at Mulanje Mountain in time for a well earned sundowner and to meet your mountain guide. (FB)
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Day 4
Day 4
Hike Mulanje
Meet up with your mountain guide and porters and start your Mulanje Mountain Hike. Day 1 will be between 5-7 hr hiking, stopping for a picnic lunch. Optional afternoon peak climb. (FB)
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Day 5
Day 5
Descend Mulanje
Rise early to magnificent views of Mulanje Mountain. Traverse the plateau and head down the mountain with a picnic and swim stop at the natural waterfalls. (FB)
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Day 6
Day 6
Meet YODEP Community
Road Transfer to YODEP community at the foothills of Zomba Plateau. Meet your village family and enjoy an afternoon of village activities before preparing the evening meal and spending the night with your Malawian hosts (FB)
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Day 7
Day 7
Kayak on Lake Malawi
Rise early to the buzz of village life. Transfer to Lake Malawi and a 3-4 hr kayak expedition around Domwe Island before reaching camp. Enjoy the total peace of this Robinson Crusoe island! Cook a fish supper under the stars and sleep under canvas. (FB)
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Day 8
Day 8
Snorkelling, Scuba diving and much more
Wake up to the sounds of Lake Malawi lapping on the shores of Domwe Island. Spend the day relaxing on the island, hiking, snorkelling or scuba diving (additional cost). The night is spent around the campfire with the sand between your toes. (FB)
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Day 9
Day 9
Departure
Take the boat back to the mainland and transfer by road to Blantyre for your international flight.
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