Malawi With a diverse scenery and varied habitats, Malawi is a land locked country which has been geographically sculpted by Africa's Great Rift Valley. This 3000 kilometer geological formation which bisects much of Africa from Egypt to Botswana, created in Malawi; towering mountains, lush fertile valleys and enormous crystal clear lakes. Nearly as long as the country itself, Lake Malawi dominates the countryside.

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Malawi Between the altitude extremes from the top of Mount Mulanje to the countries low point lie rolling hills and plateaus, cool misty mountains and diverse habitats protected within a range of forest reserves, national parks and game reserves. The country is warm and friendly offering the visitor splendid scenery, interesting parks and some of the friendliest villagers in Africa. For those interested in experiencing African culture, this is one of the best places for it. Renowned for its incredible variety there are many options to chose from for your journey through this land-locked country: Liwonde National Park Malawi's premier game viewing destination is also one of captivating variety and beauty. Animals in large numbers include elephant, sable antelope, hippo, impala waterbuck, black rhino and lion. Huge crocodiles, leopard and serval are also common and birds are prolific. Activities include game drives, birding, boating trips, walks, trekking, biking and fishing. Lake Malawi & Lake Malawi National Park Fine beaches with miles of white sand interspersed with jagged rock formations and charming fishing villages can be found here. Lake Malawi National Park was the first park in the world set aside for the protection of freshwater fish and its two exquisite completely uninhabited islands within the park, Domwe and Mumbo. In the background you can see the Viphya Mountains and remnant patches of tropical rain forest make a perfect setting. Many activities are offered here including watersports, scuba and snorkeling, mountain biking, walking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and wilderness treks. Nyika Plateau Situated in the far north of Malawi this is one of Africa's most dramatic landscapes with rolling planes which extend for miles. Views from the plateaus' steep edges defy description and from Jalawe Viewpoint in the north one can see Malawi, Zambia and across the lake to Tanzania and Mozambique. Weather is pleasantly cool and a wonderful contrast to the heat of the lakeshore. This outstanding natural setting has many animals and birds seldom seen elsewhere. Activities include walks, game drives, fishing, birding, mountain biking and horse riding.>

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