Day 1: Chelinda Lodge Nyika National Park
On arrival at Lilongwe International Airport you will be met and assisted with Immigration formalities before joining your charter aircraft for the flight to Chelinda Lodge, Nyika National Park.  The flight takes about 90 minutes and you will fly north along the spine of Malawi-over the Viphya Mountains, and then onto the Nyika Plateau. Usually, with clear skies you will get good views of Lake Malawi off to your east.

Nyika National Park is scenically Malawi's most spectacular wild area and is worthy of a visit as much for the scenery as for the wildlife.  It boasts an incredible mixture of scenery and landscapes - pristine brachystegia woodland, mature montane forest patches, crystal clear running streams and miles and miles of open rolling grassland.  Being situated at a mean height of over 2,000 metres guarantees a permanently temperate climate which is of particular contrast to the lakeshore areas of Malawi.  Days can be spent walking, game driving and relaxing at the lodge  There are also horse riding opportunities for keen riders. Game that can be spotted includes  Burchell's Zebra, Roan antelope, Common reedbuck, Eland, Bushbuck, Warthog, leopard, hyena, side-striped jackal and serval. Birdlife is prolific, and specials' include Churring and Mountain cisticolas, Red-tufted malachite sunbird, Fulleborn's black bou-bou, Bar-tailed trogon, Mountain nightjar and several species of Bulbul which occur deep in the canopy of the forests.

With panoramic views over the rolling grasslands of the Plateau, Chelinda Lodge has one of the most magnificent settings in Africa. Sixteen guests can be accommodated in eight individual en-suite log cabins, each with its own log fire. The log cabins surround the main dining area and are connected by raised wooden walkways.The lodge offers a fully inclusive stay of all meals, accommodation and activities of game drives by day and night, walks, and mountain biking.

Horse riding and trout fishing are available at extra cost. Park fees and drinks are also included.

Days 2 and 3
At Chelinda your exact daily routine will be tailor made to suit your requirements and interests but on offer are excellent guided walks and game drives by day and by night .

Day 4: Chintheche Inn  Lake Malawi
After breakfast you will board the aircraft for your scenic flight to Chintheche Inn . The flight takes about 40 minutes, the last 10 being along the shores of the lake with wonderful views across into Mozambique.

The Inn is situated on Lake Malawi's northern shores and offers en suite rooms for a maximum of 20.  Each room overlooks a white sandy beach which offers excellent swimming and interesting beach walks.  The Inn has an excellent reputation for fine cuisine and offers a full bar.  Snorkelling, swimming and boating opportunities are available and local excursions can easily be arranged - bird watching, diving at Nkhata Bay, points of local interest and cultural safaris. There is also a recently built swimming pool for those who prefer, with a 180-degree view of the lake.

All meals and non motorised watersports are include in the tariff and motorised watersports and local excursions are avaialable at a small extra charge payable locally.

Day 5
At Chintheche Inn