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Lake Malawi Hippo Project
Project Location
The southern shore of Lake Malawi from Palm Beach to Senga Bay.
Malawi
Malawi, often described as ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ due to the friendliness of its people, has a huge variety of landscapes. These range from the rugged highlands, such as the hiker and climber’s paradise of the Mulanje Massif to lowland plains and unspoilt wildlife reserves.
Malawi’s biggest draw is undoubtedly Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, lined with hundreds of miles of tropical golden sand beaches and boasting hundreds of species of colourful tropical fish.
Free Time
The project incorporates 6 days at Lake Malawi National Park (Chembe Village), in Cape Maclear. This gives you enough time to complete a dive course (Open Water or Advanced), should you wish. Those not interested in scuba diving can hire sea kayaks and snorkelling gear and explore the local islands and beaches. There is also the opportunity to do community work in Chembe Village.
The expedition also includes a 4-day safari to Liwonde National Park at the south side of the lake, on the Shire River. The stretch of river that runs through this protected area has the highest concentration of hippos in the country with approximately 800 having been recorded! A day safari drive and a river cruise are included in the expedition fee. Please note that any additional activities are at the volunteer’s own expense.
As distances between over night points are relatively short, as previous experience has shown that hippos are most active and visible in the afternoons, the boat will normally depart for the next destination after lunch. This allows enough time to take part in ground activities where needed in the morning.
Getting There
You will need to fly into Lilongwe International Airport where a project representative will meet you. You will then be transferred by road to the expedition start point, either at Senga Bay or Palm Beach, where you will set up your tent for the nights. A full day of volunteer orientation will take place as well as specific training and safety drills on the boat.
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