Malawi, fondly referred to as the "WARM HEART OF AFRICA" is truly one of the best places to experience real Africa . This is a destination for people who would like to see and appreciate Africa as it is. Every place you visit, the people are very friendly and helpful. Being part of the Rift Valley, the scenery is beautiful and varied. Lake Malawi , the longest and third largest fresh water Lake in Africa , offers excellent watersport opportunities. There is a record of 500 species of fish in Lake Malawi of which some are unique to this lake alone.The National Parks are all different with something special to offer. One of the other major attractions in Malawi is bird watching.

Nyika National Park, in the northern region, is the largest and oldest National Park in Malawi . This is big sky country: rolling montane grasslands, seemingly endless, are splashed with hundreds of wild flower species ( more than 200 orchid species ). You'll think you're in another world - maybe Scotland - and not in Africa as you cross the valleys, thickets, streams and evergreen forests and enjoy views of 50 miles. If you visit between June and August, bring warm clothing! There are frosts at night. The bracing cool climate and unpopulated heights ( above 2000 metres ) of the Nyika Plateau are home to countless birds, eland, zebra, roan antelope, jackals, hyenas, reedbuck, warthogs and one of the largest populations of leopard in central Africa. The Plateau is also a marvellous walking country.

Pemba The coastal town of Pemba lays claim to some of the finest coral reefs in all of the Southern Africa . Brilliantly coloured coral is but a short swim from the white sands of Wimbe Beach . Divers and snorkellers enter clear depths and swim among a profusion of exotic fishes. As you might expect, the seafood is rich and plentiful enough to take your taste buds on holiday of a life time.

llha de Mozambique is one of the World's Heritage Sites. It is from this tiny Island that modern Mozambique got it's name, llha de Mozambique is a cultural melting pot: African, Arabian and Portuguese. Walk through the small streets and mix with the local people. Fresh sea food is bought directly from the fishermen, llha de Mozambique is practically a living museum, for this tiny town exhibits the many influences that have moulded Mozambique . The decaying grandeur of its architecture has prompted the United Nations to declare the Northern half of the island a World Heritage Site.

Manda Wilderness Project - Malawi: is the first community and wildlife based conservation project on the shores of Lake Niassa . The foundation in association with the local chiefs and Provincial Government, have established a community game reserve of 100,000 hectares. This land preserves forever the wildlife and fantastic scenery of Northern Niassa . Your extraordinary stay at the lodge will benefit and support the people living in this area of Mozambique , through community run development projects. This is tourism at it's most ethical.

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