Established in 1992, Barefoot Safaris caters for the middle and budget traveller’s needs within the sub-region of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa.

We are based in Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city, and we specialise in small group adventure and photographic tours and safaris, with emphasis on walking safaris and trekking,and also offer tailor made itineraries and off the beaten track destinations.

Malawi has a lot more to offer than just a beach holiday. There are varied,exciting options for the adventure, leisure or business traveller. We can co-ordinate these into any of our itineraries.

Horse riding in Nyika National Park, climbing Mount Mulanje, Central Africa’s highest mountain, kayaking on Lake Malawi, sailing, walking safaris and mobile safaris are all available in Malawi. We also offer classic camping safaris.
We also run Barefoot Wilderness Camp on the banks of the Luwangwa River in Zambia.

We have qualified, trained, English speaking guides to make your holiday a safe and special adventure.

As your travel companion, our young, efficient, dedicated, IATA trained and experienced staff will be happy to plan with you the most cost effective flight itineraries and tour packages.

OUR MISSION IS TO TAKE YOU
THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY
We offer value for money itineraries for business and leisure trips, we also specialise in individuals, family and groups (religious, professional or educational in nature).
As an inbound and local tour operator we offer value for money tailormade packages and weekend excursions in Malawi.

Central African Wilderness Safaris in Malawi offers a diverse range of quality options for a superb holiday experience in one of Africa’s most varied countries.

We run Mvuu Camp and Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park, Malawi’s finest game area, Chintheche Inn, a small hotel on the northern lakeshore and Heuglin’s lodge, an exclusive guesthouse in the capital city of Lilongwe.

In addition we have a fleet of vehicles for comfortable transfers and tailor-made mobile safaris. We also work closely with Malawi’s top air charter company and are able to coordinate our guests’ travel arrangements to tie in the best destinations with the most comfortable and practical transport options. We have a permanently manned booth at Lilongwe International Airport and an office at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre.

With 14 years experience in Malawi, we have built up a comprehensive infrastructure based on our Lilongwe travel office, from where we have radio contact with all our properties. Every safari we run and every itinerary we put together is carefully crafted to suit our guests’ interests, comfort level, time frame and budget. All of our key office staff are extremely well trained in both Malawi and Zambia and we work hard to ensure that our product knowledge is second to none.

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Jambo – Swahili for “hello”. But more than that – invoking friendly smiles and a feeling of being glad to see someone or somewhere…

Jambo Africa specialises in Southern Malawi which includes Mulanje Mountain, Thyolo Tea Estates, Liwonde National Park, Zomba Plateau, Lengwe National Park, Southern Lakeshore resorts and lesser known Wildlife Reserves.

Jambo Africa also runs Nyala Lodge situated in Lengwe National Park. We are also booking agents for Chembe Lodge, Cape Maclear and for Tumbuka Lodge, Blantyre.
To get the best of Malawi, Jambo Africa offers the
following services:

• Inbound tours • Outbound tours specialising in Mozambique, Zambia and Zanzibar
• Transfers • Accommodation • Day excursions
• Tourism events and conferences

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Lake Malawi National Park
Island Bush Camps – Sea Kayak Safaris
The Lake National Park is a World Heritage Site and the first freshwater marine reserve on earth.

Kayak Africa's Island Camps are luxurious yet rustic. They are located within exclusive concession areas, guaranteeing privacy in paradise. Accommodation is in fully furnished safari tents situated on thatched, wooden decks overlooking the lake.

Freedom – together with a good dose of healthy outdoor fun – is what Kayak Africa itineraries are all about. Multiple nights are spent at each Island Camp, giving guests the opportunity to explore at their leisure.

Activites include sea kayaking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, nature trails and bird watching, while shady hammocks are perfect retreats for those wanting to curl up with a good book.
A Kayak Africa experience is a holistic and non-exploitative one, in harmony with the wonders of nature. You won't only discover an island paradise, you'll discover a revitalised self!

Land and Lake Safaris was established in 1985, our offices are situated in Lilongwe - Malawi's Capital City.

With only 2 people required to guarantee a tour, we are able to offer you a safari or excursion to suit your needs, time and budget. Our current safari portfolio has a selection of over 25 tours in Malawi and Zambia - from day trips to all inclusive 16 day explorer programmes, are offered. Short tours can be combined to offer you the flexibility to create an itinerary unique to you. We also do hotel or lodge reservations, organise vehicle hire, road and flight transfers around the region, book scuba diving courses, sailing safaris or kayaking excursions, offer guided hikes into Mulanje Massif or scenic boat cruises on the Shire River - all under the expert guidance of our knowledgeable and qualified guides.

Our Motto "Offering a personal and professional service" is apparent as we ensure you get the best service, assistance and information from the start.

As pioneers of the Luangwa Valley Safari from Lilongwe, our reputation is unsurpassed and we now offer a selection of over 8 safari options to this - Africa's finest wildlife reserve.

We operate 2 lodges in established forest reserves, one on the popular Zomba Plateau and the other in the unique Dzalanyama Forest Reserve, just over 1 hr from Lilongwe. Both are affordable, comfortable, safe and secluded. Resident cooks prepare your own food to your liking. Both lodges are fully equipped with fridges, kerosene lighting, hot water, wood burning stoves, bedding and cutlery.

Dzalanyama is a renowned birdwatching area and hiking, walking, mountain biking or simply relaxing in the quiet surroundings is the way to enjoy these areas.

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Makomo Safaris, based in Lilongwe - Malawi, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania and Nampula - Mozambique is an incoming tour-operator, under Dutch management, organising tailor made safaris and group safaris.

Malawi, fondly referred to as the " Warm heart of Africa " is truly one of the best places to experience real Africa.This is a destination for people who would like to see and appreciate Africa as it is.

Every place you visit, the people are very friendly and helpful. Being part of the Rift Valley, the scenery is beautiful and varied. Lake Malawi, the longest and third largest fresh water lake in Africa, is waiting for you, to be discovered.

Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, is ideally situated for access to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, offering a unique wilderness experience. In Tanzania, Makomo Safaris specialises in not only the well known Northern Circuit, but also the unknown and very beautiful Southern Circuit.

Makomo Safaris are the first tour-operator based in northern Mozambique which is home to some of the most remote parts of Africa and, in addition, enjoys pristine beaches along the Northern coastline.

You can even combine all these destinations (Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique), in one holiday and because they do not attract mass tourism this is very appealing for those who prefer very individualised services.

Our courteous and skilled staff will take you where you want to go in comfort. We use our own vehicles and we can cater for large or small groups. Makomo Safaris has the experience to make your safari an unforgettable one. Once you have visited this incomparable region, a part of you will never leave!

One region, one tour-operator – Makomo Safaris in
Malawi / Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique !

Nqobile Tours & Safaris is Malawian owned professional & dedicated tour company located in the Old Town Hall, Victoria avenue road opposite Delamere house with only one thing in mind: Creating the most exciting personalized holiday for you and your partner, for your family, and why not, for your honeymooning friends.

If you are looking for a holiday in Malawi and Southern Africa or the Indian Ocean Islands, there are many advantages of working with an experienced tour operator like Nqobile Tours & Safaris. You benefit from a solid Africa knowledge, not only in geographical and cultural highlights, but also when it comes to hand picking the very best hotels, lodges, and safari camps. Local communities and wildlife also benefit when you book a Nqobile Tours & Safaris holiday as we endeavour to use camps and lodges that are actively involved in community and wildlife projects, offering outstanding and diverse tours, safaris and quality eco-safaris in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

For your bookings at National Parks, Game reserves, Lake Malawi, Elephant Marsh, Mount Mulanje hiking, Car hire, Charters, Ilala ferry and Road Transfers.

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The Responsible Safari Company is a small, highly personalised safari operator, offering unique tailor made experiences across Malawi & Zambia for the independent and environmentally conscious traveller.

In combination with the traditional safari, we offer each of our guests an opportunity to experience Africa from within the true workings of the continent. Whether it be visiting a tobacco auction, local village or exchanging skills within a hillside community, our guests have the opportunity to experience truly inspiring travel.

Dedicated to following the principles of sustainable travel, The Responsible Safari Company is the first company in Africa to be recognised with a 2 Star eco-certification by Sustainable Travel International (June 2009). Based on our environmentally and culturally sensitive practices and our specialist ties with eco-tourism initiatives, this certification recognises our company's dedicated endeavours to lead the way in Responsible Travel within Africa. Our direct hands on approach and passion for the country enables us to deliver a highly tailor-made service which is sensitive to the environment and offers opportunities for truly unforgettable travel experiences.

• Classic Safari Itineraries- Tailor made itineraries throughout Malawi and Zambia
• Special Interest Itineraries- Education, Healthcare, Adventure, Wildlife, Birding, Diving, Hiking etc.
• Educational Group Tours and School Groups- Links with communities and Educational project visits
• Skilled Volunteers- Matching skilled volunteers to community projects
• Corporate Social Responsibility- Environmental Awareness Courses and Team Building

We are one of Malawi’s longest established and premier inbound tour operator and also serve as a retail travel agency and coachline / carhire / cruise agent and as a safari operator. We rank among the top 5 travel agents in Malawi.

Why choose us? We are Malawi’s longest established, premier inbound tour operator offering a good variety of tours to choose from, representing real value for money, the best accommodation possible, reconfirming of onward flight reservations, meeting and assisting clients at Lilongwe and Blantyre airports, contact representatives in the major cities of Lilongwe and Blantyre and at Nkopola Lodge, one of the premier resort hotels on Lake Malawi, provision of trained English speaking drivers/guides and air conditioned vehicles and coordinated central reservations and transfer arrangements.

Our mission is to provide efficient and personal service for business and holiday travel. Our management, travel, tours and coachline staff have had specific training and have years of extensive experience and combined service in the Malawi tourism industry and have acquired sound professional understanding and knowledge of travel internationally and within Malawi.

Travel options in an IATA accredited Travel Agent in Malawi and run by professional in the Travel Industry for the past thirty years.

Our mission is to service you throughout your journey, be it for business or leisure.

We are also focused at selling Malawi and promoting tourism and travel industry; hence significantly contributing to the country's economy.

We excel in auxiliary travel services (airline) worldwide and provide reservations and ticketing to all destinations in the world as we are approved agent of the:

•  International Air Transport Association-IATA

•  United Federation of Travel Agents Association UFTAA

We are members of

•  Travel Agents Association of Malawi

•  Malawi Tourism Association (MTA)

Universal Tours and Travel Bureau is centrally located in the ultra- modern ADL house in City Centre just a stone- throw away from the banking district comprising of the National Bank, Stanbic Bank, the Reserve Bank while FMB and Ned bank , a drive away too. We are also housed in the same building as Kenya Airways and are within driving or walking distance to South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Malawi, respectively.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Our services include the provision of travel, accommodation and immigration advice including: Flight Bookings and Ticketing, Hotel and Car Hire Reservations, Travel Insurance, Health and Visa Information Customized Services. We also give advice with regard to health requirements for various destination-countries across the world.

 

ADL House City Centre
P O. Box 1573, Lilongwe, Malawi
Tel. No : +265-01 774318/ 339, 01 775256/ 209
Fax No : +265-01 775256
Email: info@universaltravelmw.com