7 days hike in the Mount Mulanje Massif
Likhubula Charitable Group7 days hike in the Mount Mulanje Massif
from
$565.00
per person
What we'll do
THE MULANJE MASSIF
The Mulanje Massif is a huge, isolated block of mountain of more than 245 square miles(640sq km). It is situated in the southern corner of Malawi. Close to Mozambique border. The Massif, commonly referred to as Mulanje Mountain.
Mulanje offers a wide scope of activities. It is mountain walker, casual climber, rambler and nature lover that Mulanje has most to offer.
This activity includes a hike to Sapitwa Peak, the highest point of the Mulanje Massif at 9855 ft (3002 m) above sea level.
TYPE OF THE TOUR IS FULL BOARD: This is the type of tour whereby a traveler pays all money needed on the tour to the guide and everything will be arranged with the guide. For self-catering tour check my other activity.
Where we'll go
Meeting point
The travelers and tour guide will be communicating till the tourism office where hiking starts on the tour guide's contact details or mobile number.
Good to know
Good to know
This is an activity by Christopher, a professional tour guide of Mount Mulanje
- I work under Ministry of Tourism as a guide in Malawi government rules.
- Group of people more than 10 people will be guided with 2 guides the guiding fee will also be double.
- Hut fee is 2US dollars and the mountain entry fee is 2USDollars, camping is also 2USDollars are also recommended to each and every traveler to pay.
- Travelers must have to buy their own food before the hike because no shops on the mountain.
- Porters are also available for daily fee of 20 US Dollars to carry things while the guide fee is 25 US dollars as the recommended government price.
- The best time to hike is from April to November, sometimes it is possible to hike in the rainy season but not recommended.
- When the Guide or porter does a good service it is recommended to each and every traveler to provide tips to them at the end of the trip/tour.
What is included?
- Daily guiding fee and porter
What is not included?
- Hut fee
- Mountain entry fee
- Tips
What to bring
- Warm clothes
- Mountain boots
- Sleeping bags
- Head ramps/touches
- Camera/Smartphone for pictures- don’t forget power banks because there is no electricity on the mountain.
Cancellation and refund
The booking fee ($45.00 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.
You are buying a unique experience that also empowers local communities and people to improve their lives by sharing their knowledge and lifestyle.
We give space for creativity. The locals themselves decide and develop the activity idea and design it in a way they find interesting.
Locals get 100% of the price they want. The booking fee is added separately.
Meet the Local
I am Cristopher a Malawian professional and registered tour guide of Mount Mulanje. Together with other guides of Mount Mulanje we run an unregistered charitable group called Likhubula Charitable Group which sometimes provides basic care to vulnerable people who have nobody to support them like elderly people and the needy. On my localme account you can find several hikes to Mount Mulanke (1,2,3 and 7 days), as well as daily walks (Village Tours) through the activities we have in our community like traditional dances and other culture, sports and swimming natural pools(water Falls) and tea plantation.
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