Thursday, August 12, 2010

ROBIN POPE SAFARIS TO OPEN MKULUMADZI LUXURY SAFARI LODGE IN MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE, AN UNKNOWN AREA OF MALAWI

LILONGWE, Malawi- In Fall of 2011, Robin Pope Safaris will open family- and eco-friendly Mkulumadzi Lodge and eight luxury chalets on a 17,000-acre private concession within the 173,000-acre Majete Wildlife Reserve in Southern Malawi. Situated at the confluence of the Mkulumadzi and Shire rivers, the reserve is dominated by mixed bushwillow woodlands and mosaics of riparian forest. The spacious chalets, designed with unique vegetated green roofs, are tucked beneath the surrounding riverine forest of marulas, leadwood and star chestnut trees.

Majete Wildlife Reserve was established in 1955, and has been under the aegis of the non-profit African Parks Network since 2003. Robin Pope Safaris is the only company which has received permission to build within the reserve. Remote, pristine and exclusive, Majete offers a safari experince that is unique.

Four of the Big Five -- elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard – are to be found in Majete and the fifth, lions, are to be re-introduced in 2012. Other animals include the eland, nyala, zebra, sable, hartebeest, baboons, vervet monkeys, hyenas and many more. Some 250 species of birds inhabit Majete including the rock pratincole, Pels fishing owl, the Lappet-faced vulture and the African skimmer, to name a few.
Those who prefer the active life can enjoy game drives, boating safaris, bush walks, hiking, black rhino tracking, cultural tours, birding trips on the Shire River and to nearby Elephant Marsh and game-viewing from a hide.

Children of all ages will be welcomed at Mkulumadzi. Best times to visit for comfort: April to September Best times to visit for photography and birding: October to March.

For more information: contact Rita@robinpopesafaris.net.

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