Malawi, Bike Challenge

This is one of our outline challenge itineraries. If you are interested in running this as a fundraising event, please contact us for more information. If you are looking to take part in a charity challenge please see upcoming events.

Discover this wonderfully varied, landlocked country with a stunning mix of lowland forest, upland plateau and mountain peaks which frame the sparkling expanse of Lake Malawi.

Malawi is one of Africa’s smallest counties and is described as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, and whilst we hate to generalize, Malawians really do seem to be among the friendliest people you could meet anywhere.

This incredible 400km bike ride takes us from the capital, Lilongwe north, along the western side of the lake. Lake Malawi occupies 20 per cent of Malawi and is Africa’s third biggest lake. Much of the country lies within the Great Rift Valley of eastern Africa, with Tanzania to the north, Zambia to the west and Mozambique to the east and south.

The Lake itself is a great inland sea, some 360 miles north to south and up to 50 miles wide. Much of the time this tideless, freshwater lake gently laps the golden beaches which surround it.

For 5 days we bike northwards, often hugging the shoreline and spend nights in local guesthouse or under canvas on the lake shore, enjoying a quick dip each night before witnessing the most spectacular sunsets you will have ever see!

Typical Itinerary Summary
Day-Description-Accommodation
Day 1: Depart London _
Day 2: Arrive Lilongwe. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Hotel
Day 3: Bike 120Kms - Sengha Bay – Salima - Lake Malawi.
Overnight Rest house or camp
Day 4: Bike 110kms - Nkhotakota Pottery - Lake Malawi.
Overnight Rest house or camp
Day 5: Bike 100kms - Ngala Beach Lodge. Overnight Hotel
Day 6: Bike 85kms - Chintheche Inn (circuit). Overnight Hotel
Day 7: Bike 45kms - Chintheche Inn - Nkhata Bay - Chintheche
Inn. Overnight Hotel
Day 8: Time to recover or optional bike ride. Overnight Hotel
Day 9: Morning at leisure before overnight flight to London
Day 10: Arrive London

Participants 30 max

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