3 Days Majete Safari From Blantyre

Departure from Blantyre

Your Majete Safari adventure begins in Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial hub, with its bustling markets and colonial charm. As we leave the city behind, the landscape transforms. The Safari to Majete Wildlife Reserve is as much a part of the experience as the safari itself. The road winds through rolling green hills and past small villages where life unfolds at a leisurely pace. After a scenic drive of approximately two and a half hours, you reach the gates of a conservation triumph.

Majete has undergone a remarkable transformation from a poached-out wasteland to a thriving ecosystem. Since the early 2000s, the reserve has been restocked with over 2,500 animals, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

On arrival, check into your chosen accommodation which can range from rustic bush camps to luxurious safari lodges. All accommodations are designed to blend into the natural environment and provide an immersive wilderness experience. After settling in, you will enjoy a hearty lunch while anticipating your first foray into the wild.

Majete Safari, Afternoon Game Drive

As the heat of the day wanes, you set off on your first game drive in Majete Safari. This is a reserve of acacia-studded savannas, woodlands, and the meandering Shire River, creating diverse habitats for a plethora of wildlife. Your experienced guide will navigate the rugged tracks, eyes peeled for movement in the bush.

During the game drive you can encounter herds of sable antelope and waterbuck and spot warthogs scurry through the underbrush. The excitement builds as you spot herds of elephants silently grazing, their tusks glinting in the softening light. As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, you return to the lodge with hearts full and cameras laden with the day’s captures.

First Evening of your Safari in Majete

Back at the lodge, you gather around a crackling fire under a canopy of stars. Dinner is a delicious affair featuring local flavors and produce. Stories of the day’s sightings are shared with fellow travelers, creating a collective sense of awe at the wonders of Majete safari. The distant roar of a lion punctuates the night, reminding us that we are guests in their domain. We retire to our rooms, lulled to sleep by the sounds of the African night.

Sunrise Safari in Majete

The second day of your safari in Majete will begins with morning game viewing to explore more secret of this amazing park. The morning game viewing safari offers the best chance to see predators as they are most active during the cooler hours. With the expert guidance of your guide, you may be lucky enough to witness a pride of lions or catch a glimpse of the elusive leopard.

Birdlife is abundant, and the keen-eyed might spot the likes of fish eagles, kingfishers, and bee-eaters. The Shire River supports a significant population of hippos and crocodiles which you will see them from the vehicle.

The Majete Boat Safari

As the afternoon heat begins to soften, you will embark on a different kind of safari in Majete – a boat cruise on the Shire River. From this vantage point, you gain a unique perspective on the wildlife that comes to the water’s edge to drink and bathe. Elephants playfully splash in the shallows, and we marvel at the sight of a herd crossing the river, their trunks held high like snorkels.

As evening approaches, you return to the lodge for another night in the embrace of the African wilderness. After dinner, you may choose to venture out on a night game drive, an optional excursion that offers the chance to see nocturnal creatures like bush babies, genets, and perhaps even a leopard on the prowl. If you choose to remain in the lodge, the night sky offers a celestial show, with the Milky Way stretched out in all its glory.

On the last day of your safari in Majete Wildlife Reserve, you will embark on the sunrise game viewing through the park. Each safari in Majete is unique, and today is no exception. Soak up the sights and sounds, capturing these last memories to take home. The reserve has one more surprise for you – a cheetah sighting, a rare treat, as this graceful predator surveys the plains.

After few hours of exploring the park drive back to the lodge for breakfast and after breakfast pack your luggage and say goodbye to the wild heart of Majete. The drive back to Blantyre gives you time to reflect on the incredible experiences of the past three days.