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Mount Mulanje Trek
Altitude 3,002m Grade: T3
Mount Mulanje Trek
The Warm Heart of Africa - Sapitwa, Liwonde Park and Lake Malawi, hidden African gems
Malawi – The Warm Heart of Africa. Speak to anyone who has been there and they will have fallen in love with this delightful place. Down below the southern end of Lake Malawi is the little known and, relative to everything else in Africa, small scale Mulanje Massif. Surrounded by tea plantations and lush forests teeming with rich plant and animal species, Mulanje provides five days of excellent trekking and the chance to climb Sapitwa (3002m), Malawi’s highest peak. After the initial steep climb up onto the massif, the walking is relatively gentle and there are many optional excursions from the camps for those with excessive energy.
After the trek we go on to spend some timegame viewing in Liwonde National Park and enjoy water activities on the beautiful Lake Malawi, noted for its clear waters and colourful Cichlid fish that can be observed whilst snorkelling. Quite simply just a nice introduction to Africa, a nice trek, an optional peak and some R and R to finish.
Dates & Prices
Availability
What's Included
- International flights (flight inclusive package)
- Accommodation - 2 nights lodges, 5 nights mountain huts, 3 nights camping
- Meals - 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 evening meals
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country (unless excepted opposite)
- Local guides
- Local trekking staff to assist (cook and porters)
- All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
- Qualified UK group tour leader (subject to minimum numbers)
- Adventure Peaks kitbag. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning customers
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal equipment
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and personal spending
- Tips for local staff
- Meals if not indicated in 'inclusions'
- Visas (if required)
- Museum and monument entry fees
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
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We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/adventurepeaks/
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com