MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE, TANZANIA

Day 1 & 2 

Upon arrival at Kamuzu International Airport you will drive in about 2 hours to Senga Bay, where you will stay, at Lake Malawi, at the Safari Beach Lodge for one night, Senga Bay is regarded as one of the best beaches in the region.

Day 3 
Early departure from Senga Bay for a 7 hrs drive, via Mandimba, to Cuamba. Packed lunch on-route. In Cuamba Town clients will stay overnight at the Dutch run hotel Vision 2000 on full board basis. Cuamba Town is very lively with music and local markets. Hotel Vision 2000 is " the best there is in town ", but basic. Although visitor numbers to the North of Mozambique are gradually increasing, they remain small overall and tourism is undeveloped. While this offers travellers a rare opportuniy to discover local culture, it also imposes a greater sense of cultural responsibility. Respect for local customs is important. 

Day 4

From Cuamba an early departure by road or by train (depending on the day) which will take you on a 7 to 8 hrs trip to Nampula in Nampula province. Night stopover at Nampula, Hotel Girassol Nampula. ampula province presents contrasting scenery. The miombo forest alternates with the magnificent towering granite domes and peaks, a paradise for rock climbers.

Day 5 & 6 

From Nampula straight to Ilha de Mozambique on day 8 takes 3 hours.

Ilha de Mozambique is one of the World's Heritage Sites. It is from this tiny Island that modern Mozambique got it's name. Ilha de Mozambique is a cultural melting pot: African, Arabian and Portuguese.

Day 7

From Ilha de Mocambique it takes around 6 hours to reach Pemba. Packed lunch en route

The coastal town of Pemba lays claim to some of the finest coral reefs in all of the Southern Africa. Brilliantly colored 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.

Day 8 & 9   

We travel to the north ( in around 3 hours ) through pristine bush to the coastal villages of Quissanga and Tanganyanga. Here we board traditional dhows, at high tide, for Ibo Island. Explore an ancient island where Muslim traders operated in the 15^th Century, before it became a major slave market and trading post for the Portuguese in the 18^th Century. Historic buildings, 3 forts and a beautiful old Catholic church still remain. Ibo provides a chance to interact with the amazing rural people and exchange cultural differences. Traditional silversmiths still operate from the main fort, and you are free to wander about this beautiful island and explore.

Day 10 

We sail back to the mainland and continue up north. Mocimboa da Praia is the last major town before crossing the Rovuma River, and an important dhow port.

Day 11 & 12

Rovula Sea Safaris Lodge is an exceptional site for nature lovers, in the middle of a marine park, with no other hotels in the area spoiling the coastline .

Day 13 & 14

Drive from Ruvula to Kilwa Masoko (about 8 hours), packed lunch on-route on day 13. Kilwa Masoko is of interest primarily as a base for visiting the ruins of the 15th century Arab settlement at nearby Kilwa Kisiwani. Otherwise, there are a few pretty beaches on the outskirts of town.

Day 15 & 16

Early departure from Kilwa for a seven - eight hours drive to Selous Game Reserve. Packed lunch on-route. Overnight at Selous Wilderness Camp, overlooking the Rufiji River where game can easily be seen.

Day 17 

Drive 6 hours from Selous Wilderness Camp to Kipepeo beach Village where you will relax at the beach before your journey home.

Day 18

Transfer from the Southern beaches to Dar Es Salaam International Airport for your flight home.

End of Makomo's services.