Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Travel Agencies & Safari Operators
Barefoot Safaris & Adventure Tours
( 00270-78-6309734, 01-707346;
www.barefoot-safaris.com
)
Organises horse riding, hiking, climbing, walking and 4WD
safaris throughout Malawi and beyond. Based at the Barefoot Safari Lodge 10km out of
Lilongwe, on the road to Mchinji.
dala Rd)
Specialises in budget camping safaris throughout Malawi and Zambia. For ex-
ample, a four-day southern Malawi trip costs US$450, while for South Luangwa National
Park a two-day trip costs US$510.
Rd, Area 3)
In a new garden location, this trusted company has tours for all budgets in
both Malawi and Zambia. A four-day trip to South Luangwa National Park will cost
US$590, while a five-day trip to Victoria Falls will set you back US$1115.
Robin Pope Safaris
( 01-795483;
www.robinpopesafaris.net
;
Plot 10/144, Tsoka
Road, Area 10)
Robin Pope and African Parks have put Majete Wildlife Reserve back on
the map with a dazzling new lodge, Mkulumadzi. They also operate in Zambia and are
based in South Luangwa National Park where they have four camps.
They offer a tailor-made range of safari combos including the Victoria Falls and Lower
Zambezi, Kafue and North Luangwa National Parks, Liuwa Plain in western Zambia and
the best of Malawi.
Ulendo Travel Group
( 01-794555;
www.ulendo.net
; 441 Chilanga Drive, Area 10;
)
Fifteen-year-old Ulendo distinguishes itself as a one-stop travel shop for accommoda-
tion, prebooking flights (it also has its own airline, Ulendo Airlink, that ferries travellers
to national parks and Likoma Island), car hire and a variety of expertly tailored tours and
safaris in Malawi and Zambia. The reliable, specialist staff is its biggest selling point. It's
recently moved to a great location in Area 10.
Wilderness Safaris
( 01-771153, 01-771393;
www.wilderness-safaris.com
; Bisnowaty
Complex, Kenyatta Dr)
Specialising in safari trips to their high-luxe lodges in Liwonde
and Nyika National Parks, Wilderness are the country's top safari operator. They also
provide top-end safaris and lodge bookings throughout Southern Africa. Ask about their
'Children in the Wilderness' eco-education programs.
