Thawale Camp
Majete Game Reserve, Malawi, Malawi
Only seventy kilometres southwest of Blantyre the Lower Shire Valley holds one of Malawi’s best kept secrets, nearly 70,000 ha of thriving wilderness. African Parks took over management of MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE in 2003, over 2000 animals have been reintroduced so far including elephant, black rhino, buffalo, zebra, sable antelope, eland, waterbuck, nyala, hartebeest, kudu and many more species. As a visitor of Majete you can explore this beautiful park in your own vehicle, or you can participate in some of the activities we offer and go on a guided Game Drive in our open game vehicle, go for a Guided Bushwalk or if you’re really looking for something adventurous go Elephant Tracking on foot.
And off course spend the night with us, you can either pitch your tent in our Community Campsite or sleep in more luxurious accommodation at Thawale Camp in one of our twin ensuite Tented Chalets and enjoy dinner while overlooking the floodlit waterhole.
Facilities and Activities
BUSH WALK
Bush walks are guided by our scouts, who themselves cover the full Reserve every day on patrols and are therefore best equipped to tell our visitors all about Majete.
GAME DRIVE
In our open game vehicle, guided by a scout, you go on a drive through the beautiful wilderness of Majete. From the high vehicle and with the sharp eyes of a scout, you have a good chance to spot the different animals that inhabit Majete.
ELEPHANT TRACKING
Elephant tracking is a once in a lifetime experience! Together with two scouts you will go and search for elephants using a radio transmitter. Once there is a signal you will go on foot into the bush. It is important to be downwind and very quiet, you don’t want the elephants to know you are there. They really are wild animals and can be dangerous, but it is truly impressive to be standing just a few metres away from these majestic animals.
COMMUNITY VISIT
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Fast Facts
Address MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE PO Box 232, Chikwawa
Telephone +265(0)999521741
Number of rooms There are 5 basic chalets, 1 l
Max. guests 12 guests
reservations tel. +265(0)999521741
reservations fax +265(0)999521741
reservations email. info@africanparksmw.com
website. http://www.majete.org
Owner profile
MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE is a compelling example of the work of the African Parks Network. The African Parks Network is a solution to Africa's conservation challenges. It is the first private park management institution in Africa that takes on the long-term management responsibility for parks, in Public Private Partnerships with Governments, by combining world class conservation practice with business expertise. African Parks places emphasis on the stimulation of responsible tourism and associate
Rates
Vehicle fee MK 200 — USD 2
Thawale Camp - Bush Tent
Bed and Breakfast basis - from $60
Activities
Guided Bush Walk MK 1500 pp— USD 10
Game Drive MK 3500 pp — USD 25
Elephant Tracking on foot MK 3500 pp — USD 25
Scout in own car MK 2000 per scout — US
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