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Happy International Coming Out Day!

Happy International Coming Out Day!

This World Animal Day, I found a lion on the beach

This World Animal Day, I found a lion on the beach!
No, I’m not wearing my glasses.
And yes, this is post number 420…

This Red-billed Oxpecker is whispering a little se

This Red-billed Oxpecker is whispering a little secret in the zebra’s ear. It’s about something I wrote…
Are you curious? Visit the #linkinourbio to find out!
It’s only in Dutch for now, but I’m working hard on the English version.
Let me know if you want to find out more👇

Do you think this cute little hippo is pushing its

Do you think this cute little hippo is pushing its mom, because she walks too slowly…?

Sometimes the sun isn’t perfectly round. And tha

Sometimes the sun isn’t perfectly round. And that’s totally ok.
Although I must admit that I first thought the Malawi Gin&Tonic had affected my vision a bit…

FOMO is real. Don’t feel left behind and travel

FOMO is real. Don’t feel left behind and travel to Malawi!
We’d love to take you on one of our hikes. Or guide you on safari. Or make sure you always have a cold drink while chilling at the beach.
Or all of the above combined!

Helmeted Guinea Fowl have the face of a dinosaur.

Helmeted Guinea Fowl have the face of a dinosaur. But that doesn’t mean they’re dangerous!
Except for when you wish to sleep in, because they are sometimes referred to as the alarm clocks of the African bush…

Every now and then we introduce ourselves to all o

Every now and then we introduce ourselves to all our newest followers. But we haven’t mentioned our two hairiest team members for a while!
They’re both rescues from South Africa, where we lived before moving to Malawi.
JayJay is the brown boy. He’s about 9 years old now and switches between acting like a puppy and a grandpa. He’s quite the hunter, but learnt to behave himself very well with the cats and chickens where we stay now!
Fun fact: his veterinary passport says he’s a German Shepherd…
Then we have Mocha, a 3.5 year old girl. She loves pushing you over while cuddling and is always hungry. Being a wannabe Rottweiler with Labrador blood, she loves swimming.
Fun fact: Mocha is very curious and can stare at the fish in the Lake for hours. Or at the goats, the chickens, the cats, and even us…
They have adapted to life at the beach very well and are best friends with the two dogs that were here already: Happy and Shoppie.
Would you like to meet them?

Sable Antelope are a relatively rare species to se

Sable Antelope are a relatively rare species to see on safari. But in Malawi, the numbers are growing!
Malawi is not your typical a dime a dozen holiday destination. And that’s just the way we like it!
Schedule a free no-strings-attached video call to find out how we can help you create new memories.
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Do you know what I’m holding? No? Yet chances a

Do you know what I’m holding?
No? Yet chances are you drink it every day. Not in this stage though.
If you want to find out more about coffee, and especially the Malawi coffee that helps saving the rainforest, read our latest blog! #linkinourbio

Please clean out your eyes, and have a proper look

Please clean out your eyes, and have a proper look around you. Right now.
Let’s be honest… Wouldn’t you rather be in Malawi?

Meet our neighbor, the African Fish Eagle, perchin

Meet our neighbor, the African Fish Eagle, perching about 20 meters from where we are getting a lodge ready on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Do you believe me when I say this is the awesomest beach in the country?!

“Don’t forget; beautiful sunsets need cloudy s

“Don’t forget; beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies…”
- Paulo Coelho
But I can promise you that here at Lake Malawi, the sunsets are always stunning. With or without clouds!

Do you also sometimes feel, like you just want to

Do you also sometimes feel, like you just want to sit against an old wooden boat. With your bum in the sand and your feet in the water. Staring into the distance, where the sun slowly starts sinking into the lake.
That’s all part of the ‘slow travel’ concept!
When traveling Malawi with us, there’s no rushing. We make sure you’ll have plenty of time to really soak in all beautiful things at each location.
Time to enjoy the landscapes, watch animals pass by and of course to connect with the friendly people here.
Sounds like your kind of holiday? Great!
Feel free to schedule a no-strings-attached video call to meet with us. Together with you we’ll create a dream trip full of new memories!
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“Stop the car! Stop the car! I think I saw a gir

“Stop the car! Stop the car!
I think I saw a giraffe laying down!”
“A giraffe in the reeds? No way, they would never… Oh, you’re right!”
Did you get any nice surprises today?

Surviving as a fisherman in Malawi is hard work.

Surviving as a fisherman in Malawi is hard work.
I mainly take photos of the wooden canoes, known here as bwato, because they’re so photogenic. Especially in front of those spectacular sunsets!
But you also see groups of fishermen with larger boats, working together with bigger nets.
Unfortunately some people are using mosquito nets for fishing, which destroys the new generations of many species.
That and many other challenges, are being tackled by @rippleafrica who are working with local community leaders to protect over 400 km of lakeshore. And they keep expanding!
Let me know if you’re interested in a blog about the work they’re doing 👇

This is what I look like, when I’m determined to

This is what I look like, when I’m determined to walk 10,000 steps per day.
Secretary Birds are not a common sight in Malawi. But we’d like to try and show them to you!
Want to find out what else we’d like to show you here?
You can easily schedule a video call through our website for a live Q&A. No strings attached!
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Do you like snorkeling? Do you like colorful fish?

Do you like snorkeling? Do you like colorful fish? Do you like adventure?
Then Lake Malawi should be on your bucket list!
To have the best Bush & Beach experiences in Malawi, we invite you to get in touch for a video call. No strings attached, so don’t be shy!
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The African Wild Dog is one of the most endangered

The African Wild Dog is one of the most endangered wildlife species on the planet, with only about 6600 individuals left in the wild.
Once again @africanparksnetwork is proving to be a key player in nature conservation. This week, they moved 14 Wild Dogs from Mozambique and South Africa to Malawi. This iconic predator is reintroduced to @liwonde_national_park and @majetewildlifereserve , which they manage in collaboration with the Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife.
We are so so so excited about this! We can’t wait to go see them. But until then we have to do with this photo we took a few years ago in South Africa.
Are there still people who believe Malawi is not a real safari destination?!

Do you know Aesop’s story of the Tortoise and th

Do you know Aesop’s story of the Tortoise and the Hare?
We feel like tortoises now, with things moving so slowly in tourism.
But, we strongly believe in slow travel, so it might not be as bad as we think.
When traveling, are you more a tortoise or a hare?

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