Horse Riding & Wildlife Safari
All levels of riders welcome.
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African Nomad Safaris are offering a horse riding holiday combined with a wildlife safari in Liwonde National Park and also time to relax on Lake Malawi.
ALL LEVELS OF RIDERS WELCOME.
With such a broad range of horses which include ex-racing thoroughbreds to Basotho ponies we can match every rider, child or adult, to the most suitable horse. Tack used is both English saddles and Australian stock saddles. Weight limit for riders is 95kg.
Riding is in the local area of forest, floodplains and beaches. Riding up to 6 hours per day for 4 days. Trips can also included overnight stays at a lodge on Lake Malawi. There is also a sand arena and polocrosse field.
All activities cater for the ability of the individual clients to offer the most enjoyable experience possible.
Itinerary
Day 1
On day of arrival you will be picked up from the airport and driven to your
lodge which is in a quiet area of Lilongwe.
H/B Cluny Lodge or similar.
Day 2
After breakfast you will be driven to the stables which are approx 3 and
half hours away on the lakeshore road. You will have time to settle into
your room and wander around the stables to meet the horses.
F/B including soft drinks and water. Luxury accommodation at the stables.
Day 3 - 6
Four days of riding in the local area. You can also ride to the lake and
have an overnight stay in a lodge on the lake. There are purpose build stables
for the horses at the lodge.
Luxury accommodation at the stables and mid range lodge at the lake if doing overnight stay. F/B including soft drinks and water.
Day 7 - 8
Time to say goodbye to the horses as you head for Senga Bay to relax for
2 nights at a lodge right on the lake. The lodge has beautiful rooms, swimming
pool and free canoes for you to use on the lake. You could also try out
snorkelling.
F/B Safari Beach Lodge or similar.
Day 9 - 10
A short drive further down the lake to another lodge on the lakeshore. With
2 more nights to relax, maybe take out a boat to the islands or to feed
the Fish Eagles.
F/B En-Suite rooms mid range. Nanchengwa Lodge or similar.
Day 11 - 13
Another short drive to one of Malawi's great parks. Liwonde National Park
is abundant with wildlife including Elephant, Sable, Rhino and many different
Antelope. On Day 11 you will enjoy a game drive. The next 2 days (Day 12
- 13 ) you will go on a game drives and a boat safari on the Shire River
which is amazing for birdlife, Crocs, Hippos and Elephants. You will be
staying at a lodge within the park staying in a safari chalet which are
simple walk in safari tents with 2 single beds. Toilets and showers are
in a shared abultion block. Each evening you can sit around the camp fire
with a cold beer in hand!!
All meals taken at lodge. F/B Basic safari tent.
Day 14
After breakfast it's time to head back to Lilongwe. The drive back can go
via Dedza Pottery where you will have time to have a good look at this fantastic
Malawian pottery and time for coffee and cake! Arrive at Lilongwe and back
to the lodge.
Trip Ends.
If your flight is the next day we include airport tranfers.
It is also possible to extend your trip to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia which is one of the best parks in Africa. Please ask for details.
Included:
Airport pick-up and drop off.
Lodge accommodation pre and post trip in Lilongwe.
4x4 travel.
Lovely accommodation at the stables.
Horse riding for 4 days.
Accommodation and all meals for the rest of the trip.
Game park fees.
Game drives and boat cruises in Liwonde National Park.
Not included:
International flights.
Visas. (if needed)
Any optional extras on the lakeshore.
Some drinks.
Costs:
2 people (min): $2800 per person.
Over 2 people: $2650 per person.
