2 independent reviews for Malawi tailor made holiday5 star rating

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John Christie review 8 Aug 20125 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Locating and visiting Rita's brother's grave in Blantyre. Huntingdon House and meeting Chip. Safaris at Mvuu Camp. Worshipping in two congregations in Lilongwe and Blantyre. St Michael and All Angels Blantyre.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Take cash in US$, not travellers cheques. Use ATMs but be prepared for long line ups.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent - the trip of a lifetime for all of us.

ian macbeth review 15 Oct 20124 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Fish eagles at the lakeside and elephants on the Shire river.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Avoid Dedza Pottery - they are not really up to the job.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes, a bit.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very good, we went to four very different locations and saw a great deal.

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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