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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Sample specialty teas during guided tastings at Satemwa Tea Estate.
Blend a personalised tea using estate-grown varieties.
Hike to Dziwe la Nkhalamba (Old Man's Pool) on Mount Mulanje.
Explore Williams Falls, Emperor's View and Queen's View on Zomba Plateau.
Visit local communities in the Zomba region.
Search for elephants, black rhinos and Pel's fishing owls in Liwonde National Park.
Cruise the Shire River on a wildlife-viewing boat safari.
Relax on the shores of UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi.
Discover the diverse fish species of Lake Malawi through optional water activities.
Travel overland from Malawi into Zambia.
Explore South Luangwa National Park with expert safari guides.
Observe elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions, and leopards in the Luangwa Valley.
Stay in safari camps overlooking the Luangwa River.
Experience Malawi's tea-growing highlands, national parks, and lakeshore regions.
Want to combine Malawi and Zambia in one journey.
Enjoy both wildlife safaris and cultural experiences.
Interested in tea, coffee and agricultural tourism.
Appreciate scenic hikes and nature walks.
Want time at Lake Malawi as well as safari destinations.
Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Prefer a balance of activity and relaxation.
Want to experience lesser-visited destinations in Southern Africa.
Prefer a fast-paced trip focused exclusively on wildlife.
Dislike long overland travel days.
Have difficulty walking on trails, mountain paths or uneven ground.
Want luxury accommodation throughout every stop.
Prefer beach holidays with minimal sightseeing.
Uncomfortable with remote safari environments.
Want extensive nightlife or urban experiences.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024