Suggested Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Lillongwe, Malawi, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight Heuglings Lodge
Day 2:
You will be driven to Njobvu Cultural Village Lodge to begin your village immersion experience with a tour and welcome dinner.
You will stay in traditional housing, with simple bucket showers and eat local food. Experience the pleasures of simplicity and the truly joyful spirit of the villagers as they go about their daily lives—farming, preparing food, building homes and caring for their families. This is a true eco-village at work! Although the villagers have little in terms of material possessions, their culture is caring, inclusive, and respectful. Dancing is a specialty! Your presence and participation will be much appreciated.
Overnight Njobvu Cultural Village
Days 3-5:
Volunteering at Njobvu. Options include volunteering in the nursery school that serves 150 children, as well as assisting with building, farming, or, for those with medical backgrounds, helping at the village clinic.
Overnight Njobvu Cultural Village
Day 6:
After your last day of volunteer work, you will be transferred to Mvuu Camp or Mvuu Lodge to begin your safari.
Overnight Mvuu Lodge or Mvuu Camp
Days 7-8:
Two full days of safari in Liwonde National Park. Wildlife here includes elephants, hippos, antelope, warthog and many birds.
Enjoy game drives, walking safaris and a river cruise.
Overnight Mvuu Lodge (luxury) or Mvuu Camp (mid-range)
Day 9:
Departure for Lilongwe to connect to your international departure.