An amazing 10-day of therapeutic views and relaxation in the Warm Heart of Africa while exploring the best attractions that will leave you wanting to come back next year!
Arrive at Blantyre's Chileka International Airport and be met by your guide. Your guide will drive you to Game Haven Lodge where you will spend your first night's accommodation.
Blantyre is Malawi’s oldest city and is the commercial capital of Malawi. Set at an altitude of around 1,000 metres Blantyre has a wonderful climate with warm days and cool evenings. The city is surrounded by mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop to this bustling city. Starting life in 1876 Blantyre was a mission station for The Established Church of Scotland and is named after the small Scottish village of ‘Blantyre’ where David Livingstone was born. Set in the heart of Southern Malawi, Blantyre offers visitors all the modern conveniences of a city, including a cinema! Victoria Avenue is set in the Central Business District of Blantyre and is the place to visit for banks, internet and a good curio market. Blantyre City Market is within walking distance of Victoria Avenue and is worth a visit- particularly to the fruit and vegetables area, be ready to bargain and keep your valuables back at the hotel and not on show! A number of community project visits can be organised for your time in Blantyre. Your accommodation will be at Game Haven Lodge.
Game Haven Lodge is found within the beautiful 500 acre Chimwenya Game Park, part of the Shire Highlands and one of Malawi’s last remaining indigenous forests. Just 25 kilometers from Blantyre making it perfect for a countryside getaway within easy access of the city.
Your accommodation is on dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Travel Time: 2 hours