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Malawi regions : Northern & Central Region, Southern & Central Region

Districts in Malawi : Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Chitipa, Dedza, Dowa, Karonga, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Machinga (Kasupe), Mangochi, Mchinji, Mulanje, Mwanza, Mzimba, Ntcheu, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, Nsanje, Ntchisi, Rumphi, Salima, Thyolo, Zomba.

Cities in Malawi : Chintheche, Lilongwe, Liwonde, Matete village.

[ Malawi does not have many large towns, with the vast majority of it's people living in rural villages ]


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Car Rental Malawi

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Hertz

Hostels / Guesthouses / Guest house accommodation

 Heuglin's Lodge in Lilongwe
 Kiboko Camp in Lilongwe - chalets, dorms and camping
 Barefoot Tented Camp [ out of town Lilongwe ] - permanent tents and pitches
 Kumbali Country Lodge Lilongwe - luxury chalets set in natural forest on a dairy farm

 Hostelbookers.com
** Kiboko Town Hotel, Mandala Road 4/278, Old Town, Lilongwe
Situated in the busy centre of Lilongwe Old Town, next to the post office and above the Don Brionis Bistro's, in the premises of the former Imperial Hotel,
** Golden Peacock Resthouse, P. O Box 793, Lilongwe
Located near town [ 5 minutes walking distance ]. The premises are in a residential area.

Hotels in Malawi

 Sunbird Hotels Malawi 
Sunbird Hotels are strategically located in Malawi's main cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu on one hand and the Resort areas of Zomba, Salima and Mangochi on the other.
 Kiboko Town Hotel in Lilongwe
 Korea Garden Lodge in Lilongwe

National Parks / Nature Reserve

 Cape Maclear National Park
 Dzalanyama Forest
This Reserve is approximately 40 km south-west of Lilongwe in a range of hills which bear the same name. The forest is a great place for exploring, trekking, and mountain biking. It is possible to stay in the reserve at the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge, now under private management. There are natural pools and streams for a quick, cooling dip.
 Kasungu National Park
In the west of the Central Region, and bordering Zambia, is Kasungu National Park, an 800 sq mile (2100 sq km) area of natural woodland and bush with occasional stretches of more open grass.
 Liwonde National Park
 Nkhotakota Wildlife reserve - to the east of Central Malawi, one of the two large game areas in the Central Region.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Close Encounters Travel [ UK based ]
Looking for that 'experience of a lifetime', thinking of travelling in the most beautiful place on earth? Don't wait - start planning today



 Malawi Tourism Association

 Responsibletravel.com - African safaris & holidays
100's of holidays to Africa from dozens of leading specialist tour companies and accommodations who are passionate about conserving Africa's wildlife and benefiting its people.

Inbound

 Bon Voyage Tours
 Dedza & Nkhotakota Potteries - Potting Holidays
Manufacturers and exporters of fine hand-crafted pottery, quarry tiles bespoke glazed tiles, firebricks and electrical insulators.
 Jambo Africa Tours
• Tailor-made Tours • Hotel & Lodge Bookings • Sailing Safaris • River Cruises • Day Excursions • Organising Special Events • Transfers & Car Hire • Specific Interests
 Kiboko Safaris
Kiboko camp is situated in the Capital of Malawi and offers A-frames, chalets, double rooms, dorm rooms and spacious grass areas for campers together with a restaurant, bar and an information centre with Internet facilities. Kiboko also runs a permanent tented safari camp built on wooden platforms overlooking the Luangwa River in Zambia's famous South Luangwa National Park.
 Land and Lake Safaris
Tour operator offering a comprehensive selection of tours, safaris and travel arrangements throughout Malawi.
 Lake Malawi - Red Zebra Tours - Kambiri Point Tropical Fish Facility
Red Zebra Tours office is at Kambiri Point right on the lakeshore in Senga Bay, Salima district - 20 kilometers from Salima town and 120 kilometers from Lilongwe city center. The main focus is on Lake Malawi safaris with tour participants usually observing the fascinating underwater habitat that is the home of the world renowned Lake Malawi cichlids. And the natural harbour at Kambiri Point facilitates a direct crossing in our comfortable diesel vessels to Cape Maclear National Park, a journey of a little over three hours.
 Potting Holidays at Nkhotakota Pottery
Nkhotakota Pottery, set on the shore of Lake Malawi, opened in 1998. The site, with a long unspoilt sandy beach, was chosen specifically to be an attractive place to welcome visitors. The 2 & 3 week residential courses are designed for beginners and experienced potters and give guests a chance to enjoy potting in a fully equipped workshop; relax in a beautiful setting; work with traditional African potters and experience something of the real Malawi.
 Soche Tours & Travel
 Wilderness-safarismalawi.com

 Malawi Tourism Association
Tour & Safari Operators | Accommodation | Surface & Air Transport | Catering | Tourism Associated Organisations | Membership & Subscriptions

Travel Guides Malawi / Magazines

Books about Malawi 

Malawi - Bradt Travel Guide - by Philip Briggs (Author), Mary-Anne Bartlett (Author)
Malawi - 'the land of the lake' - is a dream destination for any traveler. Lush vegetation spreads out from the calm shores of Lake Malawi, developing into rolling plateaux and massifs that are ripe for exploration. Nature lovers have no fewer than five national parks and four game reserves to explore, while adventurers can kayak off Cape Maclear, hike up Mount Mulanje and cross the wildlife-rich Nyika Plateau on horseback.
From breathtaking sunsets over the lakes to the stunning birdlife and grunting hippos of Liwonde National Park , the hidden treasures of this English-speaking republic are revealed by Briggs and Bartlett. Prepare to be charmed by a country that lends itself perfectly to easy, independent travel.
Paperback: 272 pages; Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; Fourth edition edition (December 1, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1841621706; ISBN-13: 978-1841621708

Lonely Planet Southern Africa
by Alan Murphy (Author), Kate Armstrong (Author), Matthew Firestone (Author), Mary Fitzpatrick (Author) 
Paperback: 812 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4th edition (March 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1740597451; ISBN-13: 978-1740597456

Spectrum Guide to Malawi - by Kelly White (Editor)
Malawi has been called "the warm heart from Africa," and with good reason. But despite its beautiful mountains, stunning lake and a unique range of wildlife, it is relatively undiscovered and not yet one of Africa's major tourist destinations.
It provides full details of where to go, what to see, and how to get there, and contains an up-to-date briefing on the country's culture, languages, geography, history, politics and economy.
With more than 200 full-color photographs, this is an indispensable guide for visitors to one of Africa's friendliest destinations.
Paperback: 384 pages; Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group; 1 Amer ed edition (October 2002); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1566563968; ISBN-13: 978-1566563963

Yachting

 Danforth Yachting
Danforth Yachting is an up-market, owner-run Yacht charter and luxury lodge, situated at Cape Maclear on the shores Lake Malawi.
A visit to Danforth Yachting gives you the best of both worlds: plenty of time to enjoy sailing on the lake, cruising, snorkelling, diving and water-sports, with the comfort of a spacious guesthouse to return to.

Transport / How to travel to Malawi

 Lilongwe airport

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - price comparison possible

 Map of Malawi [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links

 Travel Insurance

 Tourism Malawi - Official Site Malawi Government Ministry of Tourism Parks and Wildlifes
Malawi In Africa | Mini History | Gallery | Malawi In Brief | Parks/Reserves-North | Lakes, Islands & Rivers-North | Cities/Towns-North | Parks/Reserves-South | Lakes, Islands & Rivers-South | Cities/Towns-South | Miscellaneous Tourist Places | Things to Do | Tourist Routes-North | Tourist Routes-South |
Lake Malawi By Ship | Transport | Accommodation | Travel Agents | Advice | Dictionary | Newsflash | Calendar of Events | Other Website.

 Government Malawi 

 Lilongwe - Capital City Malawi since 1975

 Northern & Central Region
 Southern & Central Region
The southern third of the country is its most populated, developed and varied region. It is also the part which shows the greatest European influence. With Blantyre-Limbe forming the commercial "capital" of Malawi, it is the region best known and most visited by those coming from overseas.

 Blantyre
 Chintheche
 Dedza
Dedza is the highest town in Malawi and Dedza mountain, reaching up to nearly 7,000 feet, forms the backdrop to Dedza Pottery. The slopes of the mountain are covered with a well managed pine forest that supplies timber and firewood to a wide region.
 Dwanga - settlement of Dwangwa
Very much a company town greatly influenced and determined by its giant sugar estate. By the lakeshore, is a fishing community.
 Liwonde
 Mangochi
 Matete village
 Nkhata Bay
 Nkhotakota  - rich in history
Visited by Dr Livingstone in 1863, it was then a major centre for the slave trade. From the lakeshore here, tens of thousands of slaves were shipped across the Lake and then force-marched to the coast. The slave trade, with its strong Arab connections, has meant that the Muslim faith is well represented in today's town.
 Salima
Salima - important service and trading centre, 10 miles (16 km) inland from Senga Bay.
To the east of Salima town is Senga Bay where a range of hotels extends from the truly luxurious to small lodges and campsites. Two specially to note are the Safari Beach Lodge and the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach. The beautiful bay is only one and a half hours' drive from Lilongwe.
Salima is some 14 degrees south of the equator [ some 1500 km ] and June and July can be cool - even on the lakeshore.
 Zomba

 Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi , the third largest lake in Africa, is the dominant feature of the country, forming the eastern boundary with Tanzania and Mozambique.
See Article Guardian Unlimited

 Club Mak
 Cycling / Mountainbiking
Good bikes and trails can be found at Chelinda Lodge on Nyika Plateau; Luwawa Forest Lodge in the Viphya Highlands and at Dzalanyama Forest Lodge.
 Kamuzu Academy - also known as 'the Eton of Africa'
Brainchild of Dr Banda. The academy is east of Kasungu, set in beautiful grounds.

Cuisine - Malawi Foods / Recipes

The Best of African Cooking 
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132
 African Recipes

History of Malawi

Independence: 6 July 1964 (from UK)

Former Nyasaland

Throughout the 16th to the 19th century, the Africans told Arab and Portuguese traders of one of exceptional beauty but, being off the trade routes, it was never "discovered"... 

  …until on New Year's Day, 1859, a Scottish explorer, David Livingstone, turned the bow of his boat, the Ma -Roberts to the north. Steaming, out of the mighty Zambezi River, from what is now Mozambique and into the Shire River, he thus changed the course of history for a small mysterious part of Africa once called...  Maravi


Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Lake of Stars Festival - 3-day music festival
Since 2004, autumn in Malawi has seen the Lake of Stars Festival take place on the palm fringed shores of Africa's third largest lake: Lake Malawi. The festival raises money for charity, promotes Malawian music and provides travellers and Malawians alike with the opportunity to enjoy fantastic live music in an exotic and beautiful location.
 Lake Malawi Marathon
The world's longest International Fresh Water Yachting Marathon, which takes occurs annually in July. Organised by Jambo Africa.

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directories

 Malawi-info.com


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