| | Malawi NewsletterSeptember 2024 | |
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| | Malawi’s Zomba Forest Lodge makes Wanderlust’s Travel Green List! | |
| | Leading UK travel magazine Wanderlust launched in June its second annual ‘Travel Green List’ and we are very proud to share that Malawi’s very own Zomba Forest Lodge has been included. As a small lodge, with sustainability at its heart and running through its veins, this is a great accolade and just reward for all the work the lodge does protecting local environments, and for the benefit of local communities. Read More
And Zomba Forest Lodge know exactly how to tie their sustainability ethos in with event planning as they prepare for the return of the popular Run4Reforestation this weekend. Read More | |
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| | Kumbali bring first animals to brand new wildlife reserve | |
| | Kumbali’s game reserve, a brand new private reserve that visitors of Kumbali Country Lodge will soon be able to experience, is in the finishing touches with animals now being stocked. The Kumbali team are excited to announce the arrival of their first animals: two zebras, a male and a female, that joined them on August 16, 2024. Read More
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| | African Parks showcase their resounding success in two more of Malawi’s parks | |
| | African Parks, responsible for the management of 3 of Malawi’s major national parks and wildlife reserves, released their annual report back in June. We covered their success in Liwonde in our last newsletter, but their positive movement to improving Malawi’s other wildlife reserves continues into Nkhotakota and Majete. Have a read of our summary in the links below.
Nkhotakota goes from strength to strength in African Parks' 2023 Annual Report Read more Majete reaches new heights in African Parks' 2023 Annual Report Read more
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| | Spaces still available for 9-day life-changing trip by Orbis Expeditions | |
| | Orbis Expeditions, the UK partner of Orbis DMC, dedicating their efforts towards curating inspirational experiences to Malawi with scheduled group trips, have launched a new 9-day life-changing expedition. Taking place from 18th – 26th October 2024 with limited spaces still available, the ‘Exploring Partnerships’ expedition will welcome a mixed team of 10 people to Malawi and offers more than a traditional holiday. Read More
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| | Green Safaris release Cookbook for Conservation! | |
| | Green Safaris is a responsible tourism operator that runs a collection of lodges in Zambia and Malawi, including Likoma Island’s Kaya Mawa Lodge. Sustainability and support for conservation & communities are engrained in all that they do, so we’re excited to share their latest initiative – a cookbook! Recipes come from the chefs across the lodges, fuelled by produce from their community gardens, and all proceeds support conservation & community projects. Read More
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| | Lilongwe Wildlife Trust release Impact Report for 2023-24 | |
| | Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), a non-profit conservation organisation that works to protect Malawi’s wildlife and reserves, has released their Impact Report for 2023 – 2024. The achievements in this report reflect the amazing community of partners and supporters who support Lilongwe Wildlife Trust in protecting Malawi’s wildlife and wild places. This report showcases the facts and figures from a really successful year for the Trust. Read More
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| | Luwawa International Mountain Bike Race crowns winners | |
| | The Luwawa International Mountain Bike Race, organised by Luwawa Forest Lodge and offering a dramatic and spectacularly beautiful 53km route along mountain ridges and through indigenous forest, took place in July. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing both competitive spirit and camaraderie among cyclists. Participants included 41 men, 6 women, and 1 junior cyclist, making it a diverse and inclusive competition. Read More
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| | Orbis DMC share their recent tours & projects in latest newsletters | |
| | Orbis DMC is a Malawian tour operator and activity provider that specialises in sustainable, educational, philanthropic and experiential travel as well as assisting independent travellers. As a way of staying connected to all of their excellent work, they send out regular newsletters and we pick out the highlights to share. Check out their June and July editions below:
June 2024 - Why Malawi, Solo and Group Tours & Showcasing Malawi Read More July 2024 - Welcoming Schools, Malawi Gems & Fundraising Success Read More
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| | Malawi’s Ripple Africa charity founders awarded MBE by His Majesty King Charles III | |
| | Ripple Africa, a charity operating in Malawi striving to empower communities so they themselves can achieve a sustainable future, are proud to announce that their founders Geoff & Liz Furber have recently been awarded MBEs. Awarded by His Majesty King Charles III as part of The Birthday Honours 2024 Overseas and International List, Geoff & Liz are being rewarded for their efforts after a 21-year dedication to charity work in Malawi. Read More
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| | Our selection of articles below include some great inspirational content about the various experiences Malawi offers.
Have a browse and dive right in to learn more about the Warm Heart of Africa. | |
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| | The best things to do at Lake Malawi | |
| | Lake Malawi is the backbone of the country, stretching over 365 miles north to south, 52 miles east to west, covering more than 20% of the country, and containing 7% of the world’s available surface freshwater. This is a unique beach paradise, natural and unspoiled. There are countless things to see and do across the 11,429 square miles of the lake, so whether you’re a seasoned Malawi traveller or perhaps you’re planning your first adventure to the Lake of Stars, we’ve curated a list of the top 12 things to do at Lake Malawi. Read Article
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| | Malawi’s Liwonde National Park - A Wildlife Haven | |
| | Liwonde National Park is one of Malawi’s most beautiful parks. Located on the southern tip of Lake Malombe, just south of Lake Malawi and near the Mozambique border. Liwonde with its incredible wildlife reintroductions and translocations, has become a haven for wildlife. Liwonde is a story of a park rescued from destruction and catapulted towards a bright future as a Big-5 safari destination and one of Malawi’s key protected areas. Read Article
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| | Your guide to the top festivals in the Warm Heart of Africa | |
| | Malawi has a lot to offer when it comes to festivals and events; with musical, cultural and sporting events throughout the year. From traditional celebrations to contemporary events, Malawi offers a diverse array of experiences for travelers who want to immerse themselves in local culture. When visiting Malawi including one or two of the country’s fabulous festivals, will give you a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this beautiful nation. Read Article
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| | Have a browse of our blogs below written by a selection of guest writers. | |
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| | Experiencing magical Majete under the stars at Mkulumadzi | |
| | In this blog from Robin Pope Safaris, we hear from Johann and Anneri down at Mkulumadzi Lodge in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Learn about their incredible Star Deck, a unique platform exclusively offering an unmissable chance to experience the sights and sounds of the reserve at night whilst tucked up in your own comfy bed. Read Blog
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| | The Mushroom Farm Eco-Lodge Experience | |
| | Sukruti Gandham aka Just A Desi Chori has been exploring Malawi recently and is sharing a series of blog posts with us. In this latest addition, Sukruti takes us on a journey to a unique spot on high ground close by to the northern shorelines of Lake Malawi. Introducing, The Mushroom Farm Eco-Lodge. Read Blog
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| | Family time at Lake Malawi | |
| | In this blog from Robin Pope Safaris we hear from Fern, who shows us what a Lake Malawi family holiday looks like down at Pumulani.
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