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Lake Malawi Sea Kayak Safari
With the best multi-day sea kayaking in Southern
Africa on offer, this is an opportunity for adventurers
and outdoor enthusiasts to get wet, get active, and get
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out there!
Covering 100km in five days of paddling, the route
has it all: secluded bays, deserted islands, mile-long
beaches and open-water crossings. Not to mention
the warm, clean and seemingly endless waters of the
world's fourth largest lake. Or the fish eagles, the
tropical fish and the encircling forested hills that form
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the rim of the African Rift Valley….
Days will be spent paddling, swimming, snorkeling
and generally working up an appetite. Overnight stops
are at a variety of lodges and campsites along the way.
Kayak Africa will provide all logistics including
guides, support boat, kayaking and camp equipment.
And of course delicious meals and cold drinks!
Participants provide a love of the outdoors and a
willingness to achieve something special.
Kayak Africa:
+27(0)21 783 1955
[email protected]
www.kayakafrica.com
transfer to the southern lakeshore. Overnight
Mumbo Island
ensure an adequate level of comfort, and
at Nanchengwa Lodge.
provide backup to the paddlers in the
After a familiarisation and safety
briefing on the beach, hit the water for the
22km to Chirombo Bay near Monkey Bay.
Overnight at Chirombo Bay.
equipment and provisions necessary to
event of illness, injury, tiredness or an
Senga Bay
emergency. Kayak Africa's guide team
Maleri Island
prepares all meals and takes care of all
Mumbo Island
Domwe Island
camp chores while guests chill and soak
Kayak Africa Basecamp
A 20km paddle past Monkey Bay
up the atmosphere. These trips are for the
Chirombo Bay
and the steep hills and giant boulders of the
adventurous of spirit - route and itinerary
Nanchengwa Lodge
Nankumba Peninsula en route to Domwe
may have to change due to weather and
Palm Beach
Island in the Lake Malawi National Park.
other conditions of the day.
Overnight in Domwe Island Camp.
An introduction to the open water with a
These trips are suitable for any active person in good
relatively short 8km paddle to Mumbo Island, also in the
health. Participants need not be super-fit or experienced
Lake Malawi National Park. Overnight in Mumbo Island
kayakers, but some fitness always enhances one's
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appreciation of the experience. Being in good shape is more
A rest day spent on Mumbo Island. Overnight in
Mumbo Island Camp.
The real thing: 25km of open water between
important than paddling experience - sea kayaking is like
hiking, but using kayak and paddle instead of feet and back.
It's physical, but the pace is about the same.
Mumbo Island and the Maleri Islands. Overnight on the
Maleri Islands.
Lake Malawi lies in the tropics and therefore presents a
The final leg of 20km to Senga Bay on the west
malaria risk. However malaria is totally preventable through
shore of the lake. Overnight at Livingstonia beach campsite.
the proper use of prophylactics and avoidance of being bitten
Road transfer to Lilongwe airport for your return
(using repellant from dusk, and sleeping in a tent or under
flight home.
a net).
Other health considerations are confined to treating and
preventing infection of minor cuts and scrapes, and
preventing sunburn. A comprehensive medical kit is part of
Package price includes road transfers, accommodation,
our equipment, and our guides are trained in first aid.
all meals, all equipment and National Park fees. Price
excludes airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, drinks, and all
We provide purified drinking water, and maintain a high
standard of camp hygiene.
items on the Personal Gear List. (South African and
Commonwealth passport-holders do not require a visa.)
Kayak Africa offers appropriate travel insurance, and has
Terms and conditions apply. We reserve the right to change
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prices if necessary.
communications enable contact with homebase and
comprehensive
emergency
plan.
Satellite
phone
emergency call centres in the event of any emergency
Kayak Africa can assist with flight and other arrangements
situation.
to get you there. Contact our Cape Town office for more
information.
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Lilongwe
Kayak Africa provides all specialised equipment, including
all boating, kayaking, camping and catering gear. Participants
These trips are activity-orientated, camping trips for the
provide all items of a personal nature, including bedding,
outdoor enthusiast. The paddling group is accompanied by
clothing and toiletries. Kayak Africa will furnish you with a
guides and supported by a motorised boat and land crew.
recommended equipment list at the appropriate time.
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Kayak Africa airport pick-up, then scenic road
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The boat and land crew carry the
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Flight from home to Lilongwe.