Malawi office London office Harry Gibbs Paul Norrish Box 223, Nkhata Bay, Malawi 74b Landor Road London SW9 9PH tel +265 352342 tel +44 171 737 8067 fax +265 352365 fax +44 171 207 6971 email 106315.2051@compuserve.com

Rukuru Safaris is the only company specialising in tours of Malawi. Through our offices in London and Nkhata Bay, Malawi, we are able to organise assisted or unassited tours of one of the most beautiful but least known countries in Africa. If you simply want some info on how to get around in Malawi and what to see, or you are short of time and want to see the highlights as easily as possible, then contact us. We are the experts on Malawi.

in Lake Malawi learn to dive - both Padi and naui residential course available either at Nkhata Bay, Cape Mclear or Kande Beach. Join us on a four-day dive charter aboard the MV Edmund Rhodes (pictured), a beautiful Colonial motor Launch, and dive at Nkhata Bay, Chisimulu Island and Kande Beach. Or simply join us for a casual dive or to in between relaxing on the Lake.

on Lake Malawi You can explore the Northern lakeshore with Monkey Business Kayak Safaris based at Nkhata Bay or explore the wonderful islands of The Cape Mclear marine reserve with Kayak Africa.

on the Nyika plateau Explore the Nyika Plateau on horseback with rides available for a simple half-day or a full four-day camping safari.

on Lake Malawi Using either a hobie cat at Nkhata Bay or a 20ft catamaran at Cape Mclear, by the hour, half day or full day.

on the Nyika plateau Join Rukuru safaris for a three-day walking safari from Chelinda camp on the Nyika Plateau to The Livingstonia Mission. Follow in the footsteps of the missionaries that opened up the country in the last century and see wildlife as it should be seen on foot. Porters, scouts and guides are provided together with all equipment.

If either you or your partner need to simply rest and recuperate, then relax on the stunning beaches and Lodges of Malawi. The country is teeming with great reasonably priced accomodation and restaurants; We specialise in the smaller and less formal lodges available in the Northern Region, such as Njaya Lodge Chikale Beach Nkhata Bay Kaya Mawa Likoma Island Wakwenda Retreat Chisimulu Island Makuzi Beach Bandawe Point Kande Beach Kande Mwaya Beach Chinteche Whether you want a fully guided tour or simply wish to take your choice when in Malawi then contact us.

We offer fully equiped vehicle Safaris of;   South Luangwa National Park, Zambia departing Nkhata Bay / Lilongwe South Luangwa is a gem among all African game reserves. It has been called the 'valley of elephants' and today is home to 15 to 20 thousand. There are also Lion, Giraffe, Gazelle, Antelope, Zebra, Buffalo, Impala, Crocodile, Hippo and Hyena within the park as well as numerous species of birdlife. It is probably one of the finest wildlife habitats remaining in Africa. Activites include; Walking Safaris Night Game drives Vehicle Safaris Birdwatching   The Nyika National Park , Northern Malawi Departing Nkhata Bay / Lilongwe The Nyika Plateau is one of the most beautiful and least visited parks in Africa, and has only recently become more accessible due to the availability of direct flights to the heart of the park. It is unusual due to the high altitude of the park which provides cool temperatures in contrast to the tropical heat of the lakeshore. It is set on a 3000 metre plateau comprising of rolling lush hills carpeted with short grass, enabling excellent game viewing from long distances. Depending on the season it is possible to see a wide of variety of orchid species. The park is often likened to the rolling hills of Northern Scotland. In addition to the hills there are pockets of indigenous forest, teeming with birdlife, a Juniper forest and many waterfalls and trout streams. Activites; Walking Safaris to Livingstonia Mission (three days, with porters and Guides) Horseback safaris Night Game Drives Trout fishing Birdwatching

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