The Responsible Safari Company - African Safaris in Malawi and Zambia
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Leopards Roam Free Again at Majete Wildlife Reserve
January 2012
Milestone event as four leopards are translocated from South Africa.
Majete Wildlife Reserve has become the proud recipient of four leopards from South Africa. The four young leopards are the first to be introduced to Malawi across international borders and the first leopards to make their home in Majete for nearly two decades.
RSC Experiences. Off the beaten track Malawi.
30th November 2011
In November 2011 Rosie and Simon came to Malawi. As part of their RSC itinerary they stopped off at four of our community projects. Learn more about their RSC experience…
Lake Of Stars- A different side!
October 1st 2011
While across the beach the music blared and Lake Of Stars Festival was in full swing, a small community also got involved...here's how
A Volunteer's Experience
September 2011
Two skilled volunteers share their Lake Malawi Volunteer Experience.
Claire and Connor Kennedy contacted The Responsible Safari Company when they decided to come to Malawi and share their skills for part of the school summer holiday. They wanted to work within a community project, share their teaching skills and learn more about the challenges facing Malawi. Below is a fantastic account of the brilliant work they did while in Malawi!
2011 The Responsible Safari Company Update
July 2011
Update on the year so far for RSC. Best wishes from sunny Malawi, Kate, Dom, Chimwemwe and Andrew.
Lake Malawi Retreats
May 2011
Kate and Dom have recently visited two of Lake Malawi’s outstanding lakeside retreats. A weekend visit to Pumulani Lodge and a four day adventure to Mozambique and Nkwichi Lodge. We just had to write and tell you all about it!
For further information about either of these lodges please email Kate and Dom
Community Project Day Visits
March 2011
Chimwemwe fills you in with the latest RSC news and our exciting new day visit community projects.
Malawian Wedding Engagement Ceremonies
January 2011
Chimwemwe Siyabu writes how Malawians celebrate wedding engagements. We thought in light of Dom and Kate's recent wedding it might be fun to explain how they do it in Malawi!
Visitor Account of Trip to United Nations Millennium Villages Project
December 2010
In September Carolyn Coffey visited Malawi. As part of her countrywide trip she stopped off to visit the United Nations Millennium Villages Project. We asked her to write a short article describing her experience.
Chimwemwe's First Safari
November 2010
Last week Chimwemwe, set off to spend three days in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Reseraching for our new website Explore Malawi. It was her first true safari experience, her first leopard sighting and her very first time to leave Malawi. Here she speaks of her experience.
Fantastic new projects- Ideal for Schools!
November 2010
Kate and Dom have been visiting various new communities around Malawi and believe we have found some fantastic new projects which schools and groups can get involved in.
From the East Coast of England to the Shores of Lake Malawi
October 2010
A visit to Mpepwe Boatyard.
Charlie Ward, a traditional boatbuilder from Norfolk, England, has an inspirational insight into boatbuilding on the shores of Lake Malawi during his 2 hour day visit.
Chimwemwe Climbs Mulanje
September 2010
Apart from being the most challenging physical activity I have ever done, hiking Mulanje Mountain has also become one of the most memorable and exciting experiences I have ever had in my life. It was wonderful walking through the mountain and witnessing stunning views, valleys and waterfalls offered by the mountain. Standing in a mountain valley with a cool breeze from the stream blowing and trying to internalize and appreciate the beauty of Mulanje Mountain was my highlight.
Finding new projects, a unique perspective
September 2010
Chimwemwe Siyabu has worked for The Responsible Safari Company for one year. In this article she describes her experience of finding new community projects for us to link with and how she feels about the role sustainable tourism will play in the future of the tourism industry within Malawi.
Skilled Volunteers Malawi
August 2010
It is great to hear so many skilled volunteers coming to Malawi!
Elephants at Liwonde National Park
18th July 2010
Tingling excitement at we edged forward following the huge outlined prints of the elephants...as we rounded the bend the Shire River came into view and out of the dust came the herd moving silently across the plains.
What a team! Rugby Team build Community Hall.
13th July 2010
A rugby team from Scotland spent 10 days building a community hall in rural Malawi as part of our school travel programme.
The Responsible Safari Company launches WHL Travel - Malawi
17th June 2010
The Responsible Safari Company launches it's new affiliate online booking system with WHL Travel. www.explore-malawi.com
We do all have a responsibility...
14th May 2010.
An interesting article which cements are belief that the tourism industry needs to be more responsible and adhere to more sustainable practices...
New Website Sections Launched
On a weekly basis we reach out to new companies or receive emails from projects, businessmen or individuals all interested in our concept of responsible travel. We decided to form a links page of preferred partners...
An Exciting Ecotourism Initiative
The Responsible Safari Company is excited to announce that it has linked with The United Nations Millennium Villages Project in the Zomba District to provide unique ecotourism opportunities...
A Different Offset - What is PES?
In 2009 RSC was struggling to find a way to offset our visitor footprints that was relevant to Malawi and current within the conservation field. Mark, a carbon expert who works for Canopy Capital suggested we look at a PES scheme...
An Advisor, A Stuck Lorry and A Borehole
As the rainy season continued Dom battled with trying to install a borehole at a small community run education project on the outskirts of Blantyre. A UK Charity has employed Dom to oversee a small community pre school education and feeding centre. As well as advising on budget projections, feeding and day to day running of this small project Dom was assigned to help organise a team to put in a borehole...
A Pair of Gutsy Volunteers
The rain was pouring so hard that we couldn’t get the car out of the drive to pick David and Marjorie up from the airport. Luckily with their plane into Blantyre a bit delayed Andrew made it there in time to meet them, hurried them to the car and we all met for a rainy first lunch in town...
Chimwemwe Arrives
Chimwemwe has been working at RSC since November 2009 and over the last few months she has worked hard to learn as much as she possibly can about our ethos, travel and the region. As well as working as a travel consultant she has been particularly helpful with the project development side of the business...
A Snowy Engagement
Racing through London to catch the early morning Eurostar Dom and I huddled together on the rush hour tube very glad we no longer had to travel each morning like this. With minutes to spare we said farewell to London and sped off through the icy English countryside and into the tunnel. First timers on the Eurostar we pressed our faces against the windows as we sped into France and were met with snowy fields and blizzard conditions...