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Kenneth Smith originally from South Africa established Barefoot Safaris in 1992 to fill a niche in the adventure travel market specifically catering for the needs of the more adventurous traveller within the sub-region of Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. Barefoot is a small safari operator, totally committed to eco tourism and conservation with a responsible travel code.
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Barefoot Safaris offers Africa at a spitting distance, with scheduled departures as well as tailor-made safaris to: -
· Malawi · Tanzania · Zambia · Mozambique · Botswana · Namibia |
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Website designed and maintained by Nathan Dixey Last updated 13/03/2008 |
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Why Barefoot Safaris & Adventure Tours? Because:- · We are local. · We are African. · We use locally owned and run accommodation. · We use local produce. · We support local initiatives such as conservation and schools. · We believe in ecotourism |
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BAREFOOT SAFARIS & Adventure Tours |
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Discover the Africa of your dreams on a Barefoot Safaris Adventure |
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Welcome to the home of :- BAREFOOT SAFARIS and Adventure Tours |
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Barefoot Safari Lodge & Camping Ground Barefoot Safari Lodge is situated 10kms out of Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. It lies to the left of the road towards Mchinji and the Zambian border on the M12. It is a well sign posted and the camp is just 1.8km off the main road. The location is perfect as a starting or ending point for a safari with town and all its facilities close enough and yet providing peace and safety during the evenings and at night. Set in sixteen acres of lush landscaped gardens are five walk-in tents and plenty of space for guests to pitch up their own tents. The site can also accommodate overland safari vehicles. The tents are under thatched shelters; three with double beds and two with a single bed each. Fresh clean linen and other necessities are provided. The ablutions have hot and cold water as well as electricity. The new addition to the camp are four luxury self contained chalets, which are set away from the tents for privacy. All chalets are tastefully furnished in African décor, with tea and coffee making facilities, their own private patio and parking. The ‘Night Jar’ is a fully equipped dinning area and bar and offers home cooking, cold beer and soft drinks and is the perfect place to unwind after a strenuous day. Guests arriving in their own vehicles have the service of a workshop and a mechanic. The camp also provides 24-hour security – so no need to worry about your vehicles and equipment over night. Situated on the grounds of the camp is the office of Barefoot Safaris making it especially convenient to join one of Barefoot’s tours in Malawi, Zambia or beyond. |
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Barefoot Safaris is a Member of the Malawi Tourism Association |
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With the ‘Golden Age’ of discovery long since past, most of the world's surface mapped in detail and motorised transport, satellite phones and GPS receivers readily available, one would think it was time for explorers to hang up their pith helmets. But rather than consigning exploration to the dustbin of history, we at Barefoot Safaris have redefined it with adventure travel. So join us in re-exploring the unmapped regions of Africa. Our mission is to share our knowledge and love of this wonderful continent. Our Safaris take you to the real Africa, giving you the opportunity to feel, touch and smell Africa. Barefoot Safaris is registered in both Zambia and in Malawi, but we are based in Malawi’s capital at Lilongwe. Barefoot specialises in small group adventure and photographic tours. We also offer safaris with an emphasis on walking or trekking and for the more experienced traveller we offer individually designed itineraries. Within Malawi, adventure pursuits such as horse riding, trekking, mountain climbing, kayaking on Lake Malawi and sailing, walking and mobile safaris are all available. We can even arrange self-drive safaris or 4x 4 hire options. We are proud of our links with the local community and dedicated to supporting worthy projects, such as the upgrading of rural schools, building houses in local villages, providing medical assistance and projects to save the African wilderness; including support for anti-poaching units. Indeed we have recently established the PAW Conservation Project. See also our own Conservation page. Barefoot safaris liaise with other operators to establish the best combination to make a holiday memorable. We provide a fast and efficient response to individual needs and children are very welcome on many of our tours. We use only professional and fully qualified guides and all our English speaking personnel are trained to help make your holiday a safe and special adventure. If you are interested in any of our trips please contact us |