Malawi

Dubbed the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ for its good-natured charm, the tiny, landlocked country of Malawi in southeastern Africa is a famously hospitable little nation that boasts a remarkable diversity of landscapes given the size of the country. Whether you want to explore the rolling hills of Nyika Plateau in the north, kayak the shores and picturesque islands of Lake Malawi or search for the Big 5 in Majete Game Reserve, Malawi has much to offer.

Without doubt the main attraction is Lake Malawi – the third largest lake in Africa – with a wealth of outdoor activities available to outdoor enthusiasts, including swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, kayaking and boating. Alternatively you can spend time game viewing in Liwonde National Park or Majete Game Reserve where you have a good chance to see crocodiles, lions, elephants, hippos and numerous antelope species. Explore the tea plantations around Thyolo, hike the highlands of Zomba, Mulanje and Viphya or look for birding specials in Nyika, Luwawa and Dzalanyama.

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Electricity

Electrical sockets (outlets) in Malawi are the “Type G ” British BS-1363 type (three rectangular blade plug). If your appliance’s plug doesn’t match the…

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Banking

The local currency is known as Kwacha (MWK) which is equal to 100 tambala although coins are no longer in circulation. Notes come in denominations of Mk5,000,…

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Cuisine

Hotels, lodges and restaurants in the cities are of a good standard. They offer a wide choice of dishes including European, Indian and Chinese as well…

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Climate

Varies from cool in the highlands to warm around Lake Malawi. Winter (May to July) is dry and nights can be chilly, particularly in the highlands. The…

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Transport

Malawi Airlines operate a number of flights in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines into Lilongwe and Blantyre while Kenya Airways and Airlink also offer…

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Regions

Cape Maclear

Located on the southern shore of Lake Malawi at the tip of the Nankumba Peninsula, Cape Maclear is a little resort town surrounded by mountains and…

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Dedza District

Dedza District is a large area in Malawi’s Central Region, best known for its four forest reserves. Of these, the most exceptional is Chongoni, which encompasses…

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Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi is the crowning jewel of this beautiful country. It is one of the largest, longest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world. Numerous fishing…

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Lilongwe

Resting on the banks of the Lilongwe River, the sprawling, bustling city of Lilongwe serves as the capital of Malawi. It is the largest city in…

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Liwonde National Park

Liwonde National Park is situated at the southern tip of Lake Malombe in southern Malawi. Although Liwonde is a smaller park, it is arguably the most…

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Majete Wildlife Reserve

Sprawling across 700 square kilometres of the Great African Rift Valley, Majete Wildlife Reserve’s undulating terrain incorporates grassy plains, riverside groves and forests of marula, acacia…

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Mount Mulanje

Mount Mulanje is the highest peak in Malawi, rising to an impressive height of 3000 metres. Mulanje is known locally as the ‘island in the sky’…

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Thyolo

Located between Blantyre and Mount Mulanje in what is arguably the most beautiful region of Malawi, the town of Thyolo serves as the administrative capital of…

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Zomba

Situated in southern Malawi, the city of Zomba formerly served as the colonial capital of the country. It is known for its Colonial architecture and its…

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