First stop Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi

Latitude 13 was an ultra modern hotel- produced vertigo in the madre- but food was good

Then up north to Makuzi Beach Lodge

The most gorgeous location, starting to lack a bit of TLC. Again, really good grub.

Back southwards to Tongole Wilderness Retreat, in Nkotakota Park, which had just been injected with 500 elephants- but these very shy!!

Tongole was sumptious- although the monkeys- stealing the sugar- did give us a fright. We were royally
looked after by David Kelley & Emanuel , and the resident Ted. Wondrous canoeing trip

South again to Blue Zebra Island.

Difficulties boarding the boat for Blue Zebra Island, but got on well, talking Spanish, with Mexican manager, Tanya, once there
Found a pleasant Naya to relax under and admire the sunset. And Tanya ordered a special exit from the boat for the madre!

South via Blantyre to Mkulumadzi Lodge in Majete Wildlife Reserve- recently depleted of 360 of its elephants!

We crossed this swaying rope bridge 14 times during our 2 day stay here! A - far distant! - luxury cabana, good views of hippos. Liked our game drive vehicle
Were made a fuss of by all the charming staff . Also did night safaris, but our eyes could not spot much!!
Also a river safari. Got our bottoms wet on the infinity edge, bit undignified. And so farewell to fellow animal spotters and over the rope bridge again!

Then on to Huntingdon House, Seremwa Tea Estate

Built in the 1930s, the house was slightly run down but we really enjoyed staying there. Tea & coffee plants as far as the eye
could see. Good log fires too. Had our own wee patio and had a long chat to Chips, the present owner, son of its founder

From here we headed north to Mvuu Lodge, Liwonde

A pleasant boat ride across to Mvuu, = hippo!. Fantastic hostess, Barbara. Again a long walk to our cabana, but very happy there. Good game viewing jeep,
but guide, Justin, was never in time!! Oodles of hippos and elephants. 2 pleasant river cruises too, with fantastic birds

And north again, via Zimba, to Cap Maclear and a boat across to Mumbo Island

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45 minutes in an old boat to get here. Welcome was poor. Enjoyed a sundowner cruise with old friends, Sonya & Carlos
Compost toilet & bucket shower on this eco-friendly island - we managed ! Even got to the rock at the far end of the island
Fed the birds on this balcony with view. No electricity and myriads of -non biting- midges in the evening . Canoeing not for us!

Then we flew to Dar es Salaam and on the next morning to further adventures- Tanzania

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