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DESTINATION : Lake Malawi National Park
DURATION : Four nights
DEPARTURE DATES : Every Thursday
DEPARTURE POINT : Johannesburg
Contact us for rates/availability and other variations including SCUBA of this package
ITINERARY
Depart Johannesburg with Air Malawi on any Thursday around midday to arrive at Club Makokola on the lakeshore that afternoon. Spend the night at Club Makokola.
On Friday morning Kayak Africa will meet you at reception at 09h30 for the transfer to Cape Maclear, where your Two night Island Breakaway will commence.
Sunday afternoon transfer back to Club Makokola. Overnight at Club Makokola.
Monday morning depart with Air Malawi for Johannesburg to arrive around midday.
A typical schedule for the Island Breakaway is as follows:
Friday:
After a familiarisation and safety briefing on the beach at Cape Maclear, hit the water for the paddle to either Domwe Island Camp or Mumbo Island Camp (takes one to two hours). Spend two nights in the Island Camp.
Sunday:
Paddle from the Island Camp back to the mainland, followed by the transfer back to the lodge.
The only other fixed items on the agenda are three wholesome meals a day, which are timed to fit in with any other activities that may be taking place. In between there is a choice of sea kayaking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, swimming, walking, bird watching or simply relaxing in a shady hammock.
Club Makokola offers various watersports on the lake, a round of golf, or simply lazing by the pool.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Health and fitness
These trips are suitable for anyone who is in good health, irrespective of age, fitness or paddling experience.
Contact your pharmacist about malaria prophylactics.
Make sure you have sufficient of any personal medication you require.
Group size
Groups are limited to a maximum of ten people.
Bring with you
Cool, loose clothing including a light sweater, trousers, sandals and walking shoes.
Towel and swimsuit.
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Camera, film, flashlight and a good book.
Fishing tackle.
Passports and visas
You must ensure that your passport is valid until at least six months after your return.
You must ensure that your visa and other travel documentation is in order. South Africans, Commonwealth countries and most other nationalities do not require a visa for Malawi. Consult your local travel agent.
Departure tax
Anyone leaving Malawi by air must pay a US$20 airport tax. This must be obtained before departing on your holiday, and must be in cash of the correct denomination.
Currency
The most convenient form of currency is South African Rands or US Dollars cash.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is advisable.
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