Malawi
Malawi’s warm and open invitation extends from its people to its soothing freshwater lake.
Though not discovered by, another of Livingstone’s extraordinary happenings was Lake Malawi affectionately named by him as Lake Nyasa (Lake of Stars) for the nocturnal dancing of the fisherman’s lights over the some 29,000 square kilometres lake.
The third largest in Africa, ninth in the world, but perhaps most importantly number one in species of fish.
Boasting approximately 1000 species of splendid cichlids alone, its glossy surface offers perfect conditions for a myriad of watersports including underwater photography, water snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and of course sailing in all its forms.
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HighlightsTable Mountain Kirstenbosch Garden V&A Waterfront Boulders Beach Cape Point Winelands Franschhoek/Stellenbosch Robben Island Bo-Kaap Chapmans Peak Cape Agulhas Panorama Route Kruger National Park Addo National Park Pilanesberg National Park Cango Caves Cradle of Humankind West Coast National Park Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park Garden Route Tsitsikamma National Park
General Travel Information
CAPITAL
Lilongwe
CURRENCIES ACCEPTED
USD cash and all major credit cards
LOCAL TIME
GMT+2
GETTING THERE
Two international airports from major African cities and Johannesburg
POPULATION
18 Million
TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN
Very child friendly
LANGUAGES
English and Chichewa
GENERAL SAFETY
Extremely safe
LOCAL CURRENCY
Kwacha
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Yellow Fever vaccination 10 days prior to arrival and Malaria medication
When to Visit
Liwonde National Park
January
Fair
July
Excellent
February
Fair
August
Excellent
March
Fair
September
Excellent
April
Good
October
Excellent
May
Good
November
Good
June
Good
December
Fair
Majete Wildlife Reserve
January
Fair
July
Excellent
February
Fair
August
Excellent
March
Fair
September
Excellent
April
Good
October
Excellent
May
Good
November
Good
June
Good
December
Fair
Nyika National Park
January
Excellent
July
Good
February
Excellent
August
Good
March
Excellent
September
Good
April
Excellent
October
Good
May
Excellent
November
Excellent
June
Good
December
Excellent