Safari Highlights - 5 night live-aboard sailing safari, heading south along Lake Malawi's coastline, the yacht Mufasa is a 10 berth, 38 foot Maxim catamaran, designed by Alexander Simonis. She is powered by 2 x 27hp Yanmar diesel engines and has a sail area of 85 sq metres. Mast height 17 metres, draft 800mm and beam width 6.3 metres. Mufasa is the only live-aboard catamaran on Lake Malawi

Departure: Daily
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Price: On Request, Tailor - made

DAY 1: DANFORTH LODGE
» Road transfer from Lilongwe to Senga Bay
» The yacht will be anchored in a sheltered bay at Senga Bay awaiting guests arrival
» Set sail across to Cape Maclear
» Enjoy a light meal, drinks and snacks on board
» Overnight at Danforth Yachting luxury lodge

DAY 2: DANFORTH LODGE
» Spend the day at Danforth Yachting lodge enjoying the variety of water sports and activities
» Go scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, sailing on Hobie-Cats, mountain biking, take a nature walk, swim, or just rest and relax
» Dinner and overnight at Danforth Yachting lodge

DAY 3: MONKEY BAY
» After breakfast, load the yacht ready for 3 nights on board
» Sail south from Cape Maclear to Monkey Bay, stopping in at Monkey Bay Harbour to see the vessels, both old and new
» Sail on further south past Nkudzi bay
» Stop off for a drink at one of the local lodges
» Overnight at anchor on board the yacht "Mufasa"

DAY 4: BOADZULU ISLAND
» Early morning coffee and rusks followed by a refreshing swim and hot water shower on the yacht
» After breakfast, head on to Boadzulu Island for snorkeling and swimming
» Sail around the island and on to the area around Mpandi Island which is a marshy wetland
» Look out for pelicans on the lake and hippo in the swampy areas
» Spend the day enjoying beautiful scenery whilst sailing
» Have a barbeque on the back of the yacht at anchor in a secluded bay
» Overnight on board the yacht "Mufasa"

DAY 5: MARELLI ISLANDS
» Go on shore for a walk and to stretch legs
» Cool off with a swim followed by a hearty breakfast
» Set sail again, via Chirombo Bay
» Try your hand at some fishing
» Stop off for scuba diving or snorkeling at Mzinzi Bay, crystal clear waters and an abundance of brightly coloured tropical fish endemic to Lake Malawi
» Sail on past Monkey Bay and head towards the Marelli Islands
» Overnight at anchor on board the yacht

DAY 6: END OF SAFARI
» A short sail from Marelli Islands to Senga Bay
» Breakfast on board
» After breakfast, road transfer from Senga Bay to Lilongwe for onward travel plans

The above Southern Sailing rates are inclusive of: -

» 5 nights accommodation and all meals
» Yacht charter
» Airport transfers
» Use of snorkelling and fishing equipment on the yacht
» Watersports at Danforth Lodge

Excludes

» Bottled cooldrinks, beer, wine and spirits
» Scuba diving