Mike Varndell
Managing Founder, Crafted Africa
Mike was born in Zimbabwe but raised in Malawi. Whilst working in the finance industry he realized he wanted a life of adventure. He threw in the towel in London and traveled across South America before the lure of home called and he moved back to Malawi. Realizing a gap in the market he set up Malawian Style 12 years ago, creating exciting adventures across the Warm Heart of Africa. The business has since grown and expanded into the recently rebranded, Crafted Africa, specializing in Zambia and Mozambique, with some offsets in South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Mike has grown a flourishing team of experts who he entrusts to sort out the details of the incredible trips we offer whilst he flies the Crafted Africa flag across the world, and discovers new bespoke products! With a keen passion for uniting like minds and showcasing this beautiful continent, he continues to strive to get tourists to visit the warm heart of Africa.
Where is your favourite place in Malawi?
Mumbo Island.
Your favourite Malawi dishes?
Nsima – Jokes, Mozambique Portuguese infused seafood
If you were an African animal, what would you be?
A tsetse fly!