The landlocked country of Malawi in central southern Africa can now be explored with Bench Africa as part of its 2018 program.
Sharing its borders with Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia, Malawi is one of Africa’s smallest countries and offers dramatic scenery, ‘Big Five’ game viewing and is home to the continent’s third largest lake, Lake Malawi.
Bench Africa general manager Martin Edwards said “Malawi offers unspoilt wildlife parks, perfect for those looking for anoff-the-beaten-track safari experience. The country also provides an alternative ‘beach’ experience where visitors to Southern Africa can relax on Lake Malawi post safari”.
Bench Africa is offering a six-night itinerary in Malawi which includes three two-night stays in the Majete Wildlife Reserve, Satemwa Tea Estate and Liwonde National Park. An optional three-night extension to Likoma Island is also available, at the 11-room Kaya Mawa, positioned on the waters of Lake Malawi.
In addition to Malawi, Bench Africa has developed new small group tours in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The 11-night Classic Namibia Safari is capped at just eight guests, “ensuring personalised attention and utmost comfort”, the company said. Based on mobile tented camps, lodges and hotels, the Namibia trip explores Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. Similarly in Botswana, Bench Africa has a 10-night mobile camping safari in Botswana for up to seven guests called The Great North Road that traverses the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai River and Savuti. n See benchafrica.com
