Warm Heart of Africa – Malawi 2025

Join artist and Malawi expert Mary-Anne Bartlett on an awesome Rift Valley painting tour.  It’s dramatic, serene, beautiful and full of life.  Painting here is a... Read more

£5120 per person sharing
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Date
14 Sep - 27 Sep 2025


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Location(s)
Malawi
AFRICA / Malawi


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Tour content
African wildlife and landscapes


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Tutor(s)
Mary-Anne Bartlett

Join artist Mary-Anne Bartlett on an off-the-beaten track, laid-back painting holiday to Malawi...

Join artist and Malawi expert Mary-Anne Bartlett on an awesome Rift Valley painting tour.  It’s dramatic, serene, beautiful and full of life.  Painting here is a joy.

Mary-Anne first painted in Malawi in 1991 as expedition artist to ‘In Livingstone’s Footsteps’, also following the footsteps of her own great great grandfather.  Regarded by many as a Malawian resident, she will introduce you to wonderful people and places, and show you the best of Malawi’s wildlife.

On this Art Safari, we traverse the southern section of the Great Rift Valley that includes Lake Malawi, the southernmost of Africa’s Great Lakes, and its outlet the mighty Shire River. The views and countryside we paint on this trip are glorious – from the deep blue waters of the Lake which occupies the valley floor, sweeping up to the purple hued rugged escarpments rising up to the central plateau, and descending again to the lush palm fringed Shire River flanked by grassy floodplains where game grazes contentedly.

Malawi is a small country packed with wonderful surprises.  A fifth of the country is water – at 350 miles long, Lake Malawi is the 9th largest lake in the world.  Its a beautiful, evocative place stay.  It’s national parks and wilderness areas are unspoiled gems, teaming with wildlife for us to sketch.  You can see some more unusual species here like the magnificent sable antelope, and thanks to huge conservation efforts black rhino, lion, cheetah and wild dog can be spotted too . . .

We will stay on Robinson-Crusoe like islands, snorkelling and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi;  sketch elephant, buffalo and lion on game drives in Liwonde National Park, and float down the Shire River on a boat safari painting hippos, crocodiles and a wonderful array of birds.

As we travel by boat and road, thatched villages punctuate the hillsides and laughter is a constant companion. It’s impossible not to smile in Malawi; the Malawians make it a very happy place to be painting!

Our itinerary will be spent in simple, comfortable camps set in idyllic and secluded, locations.  A couple of the lodges are off the grid and lighting is provided by wonderfully atmospheric paraffin and solar lamps.

 

Itinerary

14 SeptArrive Blantyre, transfer to Thawale Lodge, Majete Wildlife Reserve
15 SeptThawale Lodge, Majete Wildlife Reserve
16 SeptTransfer to Game Haven - Thyolo
17 SeptTransfer from Thyolo to Mvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park for 5 nights
17 -21 SeptMvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park
22 SeptRoad and boat transfer to Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi for 3 nights
22 - 24 SeptLake Malawi, Mumbo Island
25 SeptRoad transfer to Lilongwe, Kumbali Lodge
26 SeptLilongwe, Kumbali Lodge
27 SeptDeparture from Lilongwe
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TOUR COST:
Per person sharing from £5120

Single room supplement from £700

FLIGHTS:

The joining point for this Art Safari is Blantyre Airport.

Please liaise with us for flight timings; we aim to have the group travelling on the same flights. If arriving at a different time from the group, there may be an extra charge for separate airport transfers.

OUR PRICES INCLUDE:
All accommodation, all meals except in Lilongwe, safari guide and art safari tutor, all game activities as indicated, park fees, airport transfers from Blantyre and back to Lilongwe.

OUR PRICES EXCLUDE:
Airfares from your home country, visa fees, meals in Lilongwe, drinks, art materials, gratuities and personal expenses

Enquire now on 01394 382235 or [email protected]

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