We start early again as we have a long drive to arrive in the lodge near the village of Donija (composed of 3 little villages). We arrive in early afternoon and enjoy a few games as well as a small trek in the forest.
The next day we are visiting the village, we have a 12 km trek before arriving. We are sometime, join by locals and children. As we arrive, we are greeted by the head of the village, Vincent Nkhoma, a wise and respected man, but unfortunately for him, blind.

We are learning their way of life. The village is quite remote with no electricity. Vincent managed last year the installation of a clear water pump in each village. He, as well, administrate the village in a incredible manner, making sure nobody is left aside, looking after the development of the village by encouraging Eco tourism.

His objectives for next year: finding a way to install solar electricity (financially and technically very challenging), and more importantly building a local clinic ( as none doctors and clinics can be found within 50-70 km; and they do not possess any vehicles. So when someone get sick, you can only pray. Vincent speak there from experience: he lost sight, and his 3 sons by lack of medical assistance.)

Vincent NKHOMA
PO BOX 35
Champhira
MUZIMBA District
MALAWI

After lunch the locals started singing and dancing. They, of course, invited us to join them!