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| Welcome to Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa!To start your journey, watch the video below to get an idea of the many beautiful places and sites to see in Malawi.
Blantyre is home to the National Museum and the Church of St Michael's and All Angels - dating back to the late 1800's. This is the second largest city in Malawi and was named after the birthplace of David Livingston. You may want to see the outdoor market, or historical buildings such as Hotel Masongola (1865) and Mandala House (1885). Blantyre may be used as a base to visit the many national parks and conservation areas in its vicinity. Not too far from Blantyre is the previous capital, Zomba. Zomba has a small botanical garden and interesting historical buildings. Cape Maclear is a little village on lake Malawi. It is the gateway to the lake islands of Likoma and Chizamulu which are accessible by boat or Lake Shipping Company ferries. Scuba diving excursions around the islands are provided by private operators. The lakeshore beaches are ideal for swimming and sun tanning. Both islands have sparse vegetation but are inhabited by many water birds. Likoma Island has a lodge for overnight stays and while there, you may want to visit St Peter's Anglican Cathedral on the island. Points of Interest:The beaches of Lake Malawi are well worth exploration. The golden, sandy shores are good for relaxation. Kayaking, sailing and yachting charters can be organized. Chia Lagoon is a remote area reached by boat. Bird watching and hippo spotting may contribute to your novel African safari. There are numerous parks and reserves, some great for spotting land animals, others offering boat trips in unspoiled valleys and rivers, some ideal for camping and one is the largest man-made pine forest in Africa with hiking trails. For something out of the ordinary, a pottery holiday, may be your idea of fun. Accommodation and lessons in the wide open spaces, ideal to forget the traps of urban living. You may want to visit Livingstonia Mission, tea or coffee estates or iron age workings, fossil sites and rock paintings. Malandilidwa - welcome!! Travel to Malawi:Vaccination information: Travel by Air:Air Malawi offers domestic flights between Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. Air Malawi is an also international carrier and offers flights to other African destinations as well as London (LGW). If you are celebrating a special occasion be sure to let them know - they will announce it in flight. They sure are 'Africa's Friendly Airline'. Travel by Water:Boating, yachting and sailing are available on the lake. Some of the rivers are navigable by boat and operators offer riverboat safaris. Travel by Road:The roads are generally in a fair to good condition and there are numerous car hire companies. The taxi services are good and mini buses are available everywhere. Bus services operate within the main cities and luxury coaches will make your inter-city trips comfortable. Driving is on the left side of the road as in the UK. Hotels in Malawi:Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel Tel: 00.265.1.756.580 Fax: 00.265.1.756.333 Email:lemeridienmw@sdnp.org.mw Website:www.sdnp.org.mw/tourism/llhotel.html
Protea Hotel Ryalls Blantyre Fax: 00.265.1.620.201
Le Méridien Ku Chawe Inn Zomba Tel. 00.265.1.514.237 Fax 00.265.1.514.230 |
