An expedition to learn about yourself and others, to empower and be empowered, to inspire and be inspired…
26th April- 6th May 2023
10th Sept- 20th Sept 2023
The Women’s Partnership Challenge
Why is this trip for you
This expedition is designed for women who want to travel intelligently. They itch to really have purpose in their adventures and see partnership as a hugely inspiring and exciting journey to be part of. Designed by Kate Webb (owner of Orbis Expeditions), after fifteen years of living and working in Africa, this partnership challenge combines shared purpose, collaborative business workshops, adventure and the very best slice of culture and travel. It is designed for women that rarely have time to think about themselves, women who question the why before travelling to emerging destinations and women who have fire in their belly to be part of an incredible sharing journey. Sharing with your team, sharing with the women and girls in Malawi and making time to learn, be inspired and empowered.
Highlights
Fair Trade Tea Estates- tea tasting.
Entrepreneurs Partnership Workshops- business sharing workshops with Malawian female entrepreneurs.
Mountain Hike- two day mountain hike staying on the plateau of Mulanje Mountain.
Wildlife Safari- overnight stay plus wildlife activities at Liwonde National Park.
Student Mentorship- two days spent at a school on the shores of Lake Malawi, in partnership with Malawian business ladies, mentoring and preparing final year students.
Lake Malawi eco-island- Your time on Mumbo Island
The Purpose
This expedition is about partnership. Sharing knowledge and inspiring one another. During two days of business workshops you will meet with some incredibly resilient Malawian entrepreneurs, passionate about business, determined to learn new skills and wanting to be part of a space that offers learning, shared knowledge and empowerment. Your core business skills are so valuable and their stories so inspiring. Some of these ladies will join you as you spend the day at a rural secondary school mentoring the final year students. Standing up and showing them what women can do and for them to see successful international and Malawian ladies coming together hand in hand offers so much support, hope and aspiration for what can be a tough and challenging environment to leave school into.
*Please note 10% of trip cost goes to the Orbis Foundation Micro Finance Fund for Malawian entrepreneurs.
Further Information…
We try our best to include everything for your time in Malawi. The cost of the Women’s Partnership Expedition is £2,950 which includes all meals, accommodation, bespoke activities and skill sharing, and transport during your time in Malawi.
International flights (est. £650-£950), drinks, visas, tips and items of a personal nature are excluded.
Payment and Company Sponsorship: We try and offer really good payment plan options and advise re fundraising. To get your company or business involved in part-sponsorship of your expedition as a professional development opportunity please see further information here.
Flights: We are ATOL registered so can book your flights for you. If you would like to book your own flights but just need some advice regarding routes then do let us know.
Day 1: Tea Estates. Sundowner on Thyolo Mountain
Day 2: Entrepreneurs BusinessWorkshops
Day 3: Entrepreneurs BusinessWorkshops. Afternoon Tea Tasting
Day 4: Mulanje Mountain Hike. Hut 1. Climb
Day 5: Mulanje Mountain Hike. Hut 2. Plateau Day.
Day 6: Mulanje Mountain Hike. Descent. Wildlife Safari.
Day 7: Wildlife Safari. Transfer Lake Malawi
Day 8: Mentoring School Day.
Day 9: Lake Malawi Eco-Island. Mumbo Island
Day 10: Lake Malawi Eco-Island. Mumbo Island
Day 11: Depart for International Flight
“This is simply a meeting of minds, social communication from one culture to another, which is brilliantly inspiring, it is a way to raise each other up. To be empowered and inspired by the strength an courage of others”