23 September - 1 October 2011 (Centrica women's leadership challenge)
Register for this exhilarating Challenge in one of Africa's most compact and beautiful countries. This life-changing Challenge combines a physical trekking challenge with a rare opportunity to venture off the tourist trail and experience directly the impact of your fundraising efforts. Conquer the Mount Mulanje massif on a 3 day trek, push your physical, mental and emotional boundaries. Visit the "warm heart of Africa" and discover for yourself the warmth and genuine welcome of the Malawian people. Discovering the true heart of rural Africa, while making a real difference will be a totally liberating and life changing experience.
During the trek you'll be exploring the hiking trails of the Mount Mulanje massif, camping in mountain huts. Celebrate your achievement with a Malawi Gin and Tonic or sample the infamous "Kuche Kuche" beer on an early evening cruise on Lake Malawi, Africa's third largest lake. Accompany a Microloan Loan Officer on one of his or her regular round of meetings with Microloan Foundation client groups in rural villages near Salima. Find out more about the women entrepreneurs' micro businesses and how the Microloan Foundation's different approach to charity has changed their lives.
The Challenge will be exhilarating and rewarding and the sense of achieving something so great will stay with you for a long time.
WHAT IT COSTS (For eligible Centrica employees)
- A registration fee (non-refundable) of £300 plus
- £600 per person to cover the cost of running the trek plus
- a commitment to raise a minimum of £1,000 each of sponsorship
WHAT THE COST INCLUDES
- Return flight Heathrow - Lilongwe,
- All accommodation - in camping huts during the trek, a lakeside lodge on the last two nights and a country lodge on arrival.
- All transport while in Malawi, with a dedicated driver
- Most meals (see itinerary)
- Experienced trekking guides and back up facilities including medical support
NB Spaces are strictly limited to 20 people and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
