If life is about balance then find your equilibrium right here in Malawi. After the thrill of the bush, the early morning game drives and the dry natural beauty of the African lands, what is the perfect contrast to this experience? ... the cool, sparkling waters of Lake Malawi! Relaxed lazy days on the beach, lush green islands, colourful tropical fish and clear, inviting water make the perfect ending to a safari holiday. Here Danforth lodge comes to the fore. Owner run, superb cuisine, perfect location, personal attention and all the water sports available. Balance out your perfect holiday with both "bush and beach".
Michelle will be attending the World Travel Market in London, 7th - 10th November and would love to meet with you. Please contact us info@danforthyachting.com to make an appointment.

Pumulani was the brightest star at World Travel Awards 2011. We are delighted to announce that Pumulani Luxury Beach Lodge has been voted as Malawi's Leading Hotel 2011 at World Travel Awards which is the most prestigious and highly covered awards programme in the global travel industry, proven to substantially heighten Robin Pope Safaris' international profile.
This worldwide award was described by The Wall Street Journal describes as the 'Oscars' of travel and tourism. This year, a phenomenal 213,000 industry professionals participated in the voting process, which is scrupulously monitored and independently audited. This triumph was officially announced in red-carpet awards gala ceremony which will took place at Egypt Hall at SOHO SQUARE in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, on the 16th September.

In line with getting Majete Wildlife Reserve to be a Big 5 destination, African Parks has recently reintroduced 2 leopards into the reserve. These are the first of a total of 8, with the rest due to arrive before year end. 2012 will then see reintroduction of lions thereby making this a Big 5 Reserve. We are all quite excited about this development and looking forward to addition of the cats to our list of wildlife.
Ton de Rooy will be at WTM, please contact geno@robinpopesafaris.net for an appointment.

Chelinda Camp and Lodge: In an exciting development, National Park scouts reported seeing four African wild dogs near Chelinda Hill, the next day they were seen running down and killing a juvenile roan antelope near Chelinda Bridge. A few days ago, one wild dog was spotted near Runyina Bridge on the alternative road out of Chelinda to Thazima. In 24 years of visiting Nyika, Managing Director of Wilderness Safaris, Chris Badger is yet to have seen wild dog in the park, making this a truly exceptional sighting.
Mvuu Camp and Lodge: At Mvuu Camp and Lodge, the first tell tale signs of the rainy season are beginning to appear in the form of occasional afternoon clouds stretching over the floodplains. The end of the dry season continues to draw multitudes of sable to the waterholes in the ESOM sanctuary providing excellent sightings of this endangered species.

The Jacaranda trees on Tea Estate are in full bloom at the moment, enhancing the splendor of Huntingdon house. The combination of a Purple Hazed Trees and Emerald Green tea fields is a sight to behold. With the heat of summer upon us now we our selection of Ice Teas have been put in the coolers. A welcome treat to anyone who has been hiking, Mountain Biking or just sitting in our truly magnificent gardens. Full moon dinners have been reintroduced for summer which are popular and anyone staying at the lodge can take part in this African Experience.

Introducing "Flyin'" Safaris across Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique in 2012 is just one of the new products that are going to be taking off next year. The arrival of a new Aircraft especially for this purpose in November will ensure that we can deliver a superior product for the discerning and adventurous traveler. In addition to this we will also be offering Luxury Holiday Home packages too. Huntingdon House (Satemwa), Ndomo Point (Likoma Island) and Luangwa Safari House (South Luangwa, Zambia) have been selected to kick start this. Guests will be able to stay at one or all of the properties.

Look out for us at WTM. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Hike to the top of the hill at Cape Maclear and enjoy spectacular views down over Mumbo, Thumbi West and Domwe Islands.

Embark on a birding adventure like no other in Liwonde National Park where over 300 of Malawi's 650 bird species occur.