ith the recent news of Chintheche Inn hosting this years’ Lake of Stars festival from 30 September – 2 October 2016, Central Africa Wilderness Safaris (CAWS) are offering four great short safari options based around the festival.

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - April 11th, 2016 - With the recent news of Chintheche Inn hosting this years’ Lake of Stars festival from 30 September – 2 October 2016, Central Africa Wilderness Safaris (CAWS) are offering four great short safari options based around the festival, concentrating on Malawi’s finest wildlife destinations: Nyika and Liwonde National Parks.

These small, exclusive itineraries are for a minimum of six and a maximum of eight guests. All trips will be accompanied by experienced field guides and include transportation in quality vehicles with plenty of stops en-route at places of interest.
 
The packages on offer are:
 
Southern Malawi Explorer – 27 September to 3 October
$1345 per person sharing

27 September - Meet in Lilongwe and drive south to Liwonde National Park for three nightsat spectacular Mvuu Camp, for game viewing by boat, vehicle and on foot.

30 September - Early start for the drive north to Chintheche Inn to the Lake of Stars Festival for three nights of music and entertainment. Tented accommodation.

3 October - Transfer back to Lilongwe for your flight out or onward arrangements.
 
Southern Malawi Explorer – 3 October to 7 October
$950 per person sharing

3 October - Collected from the festival for the long drive south to Liwonde National Park for three nights at spectacular Mvuu Camp, for game viewing by boat, vehicle.

7 October - Drive back to Lilongwe for onward arrangements.
 
Trips include:

Transfers with professional guide, luxury sharing accommodation at Mvuu Camp with all meals and all game activities.

Entry to Lake of Stars Festival and shared ten accommodation (Southern Explorer only).
 
Trips exclude:

Meals at the festival, drinks throughout, park entry fees at Mvuu at $20 per person.

Festival tickets or accommodation (Southern add-on only).

Northern Malawi Explorer – 26 September to 3 October
$1355 per person sharing

26 September – Depart Lilongwe and head north to Luwawa Forest Lodge for one night in comfortable en-suite rooms in a lovely forest setting.

27 September – Continue north to the fabled Nyika National Park and your accommodation at Chelinda Camp. Enjoy three days of fine food and great game viewing.

30 September – Drive down to Lake Malawi to the Lake of Stars Festival for three nights of music and entertainment. Tented accommodation.

3 October – Transfer back to Lilongwe for your flight out or onward arrangements.
 
Northern Malawi Festival Add-on – 3 October to 7 October
$910 per person sharing

3October – Collected from the festival for the long drive north to the stunning landscapes of Nyika National Park for three nights accommodation at Chelinda Camp with fine food and great game viewing.

6 October – Drive south to Luwawa Forest Lodge for one night in comfortable surroundings.

7 October – Drive back to Lilongwe for flight out or onward arrangements.

Trips include:
Transfers with professional guide, all meals and sharing accommodation at Luwawa, sharing accommodation at Chelinda Camp with all meals and all game activities.

Entry to Lake of Stars Festival and shared tent accommodation (Northern Explorer only).
 
Trips exclude:
Meals at the festival, drinks throughout, park entry fees at Nyika at $20 per person.

Festival tickets or accommodation.

If you're interested in any of the above itineraries, please contact CAWS on info@cawsmw.com, quoting the trip name and they will contact you with a more detailed itinerary.

Please note, CAWS are not taking bookings for rooms on-site at Chintheche Inn over the period of the festival, however camping will be available including a comfortable pre-erected tent option. Please contact festivaltravel@lakeofstars.org directly to book.

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