Malawi small group safari

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Embark on a unique journey with us through Malawi, where sustainable practices blend seamlessly with unforgettable experiences. Forget flights; we prioritise ground travel, allowing you to absorb the local vibe, watching daily life unfold between short distances.

Discover eco-friendly havens like Mumbo Island and Blue Zebra Island, powered by solar energy. Mumbo Island, a true eco-lodge, offers chalets with tasteful furnishings, shaded decks, hammocks, and eco-friendly amenities.

Kayaking, cycling, or walking are woven into the itinerary such as cycling through tea estates at Huntingdon House, are woven into your adventure.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Our partners advocate sustainable tourism, communicated through our Pre-Departure information document.

Indulge in vegan delights available throughout the itinerary. We communicate dietary requirements in advance, ensuring lodges prepare ingredients aligned with your needs. Lodges follow proper waste management policies, sourcing food locally, and using recycled bottles and solar energy.

Explore lodges in Majete Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park, working hand in hand with African Parks on conservation initiatives. Join tree planting, projects, and cultural village projects, like Njobvu Cultural Village supported by Mvuu CAMP.

Pack with purpose; donate clothes and writing materials to schools or orphanages along the way.

Our partners collaborate with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and Ocean Bottle, providing insulated bottles to minimize plastic use. Expert nature guides, trained by our accommodation suppliers, enrich your journey.

Despite challenges like poaching, African Parks and Central Africa Wilderness Safaris engage local communities, making great strides in conservation.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

All employees, from waiters to guides, hail from surrounding local communities, showcasing our commitment to community empowerment.

All employees at Mumbo, Blue Zebra, Mkulumadzi and Kuthengo (waiters, guides, potters and hosts) are from the surrounding local communities.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Our local partners, including the General Manager, are all Malawians based in Lilongwe, each with roots from different parts of Malawi.

Clients spend two nights at the Satemwa Tea Estates in the emerald Shire Highlands where for almost 100 years, fine teas and coffees have been produced on the estate and exported around the world. The estate employs many local women from the highland region who work on the estate, picking in the fields and in the factories and tea houses serving guests - staying here for two nights helps in keeping them gainfully employed.

In our UK-based business 80% of our workforce are women with over half of them being mothers with very young children. We nurture equal employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation or nationality.