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Malawi

written by Dan Casper March 19, 2016

Malawi

(photo: Thinkstock)


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Malawi reserve completes Big Five with lion arrivals

The park will be the fist in the area to boast the 'big 5'

The Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi is set to become the areas only 'Big Five' wildlife park thanks to the re-introduction of the lion population this August.

Malawi recognised at Responsible Tourism Awards

Malawi was recognised for responsible tourism offerings

The African nation of Malawi was among the destinations recognised at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards this year, with an accolade presented to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.

Magical Malawi

Carol enjoys a day sailing on Lake Malawi

Malawi is perhaps not the most obvious destination if you are looking for two weeks' sunbathing by a pool and clubbing the night away. This former British colony has long been overlooked by holidaymakers but thanks to Madonna's adoption of baby David and her recent attempt to adopt a second child from the country, it has been thrust firmly into the limelight.

Malawi plane crash kills five Britons

Airport passenger with luggage

Five British holidaymakers are among the dead after a plane used on a cycling tour crashed in northern Malawi.

Described as the ‘beating heart of Africa’, Malawi is famous for its scenic landscape and the vast Lake Malawi.

Lake Malawi is the jewel of the country and has been awarded UNESCO world heritage site status. The vast expanse of freshwater, fringed by sandy beaches, is great for watersports. It also plays a vital role in Malawi’s economy due to its rich fish harvest. As a result fishing villages are scattered along its sandy shores.

The landscape in Malawi is one of the most varied in Africa, with its highest peak touching 3000m and its lowest point, barely above sea level. The Rift Valley is the dominant feature: the vast chasm that Lake Malawi fills. Elephant Marsh is located in the valley’s flatter slopes and is teeming with wildlife (hence the name!).

Malawi is a great destination for wildlife-lovers and is possibly the best destination in southern Africa for bird-watching. Nyika National Park and Liwonde National Park are some of the best in the country.

Other activities on offer are abseiling, climbing, fishing, hiking and horse-riding. Climb Mount Livingstonia, a stunning mountain rising 1,000m above Lake Malawi for panoramic views.

Malawi Essential Information:

Capital: Lilongwe
Time Zone: GMT +2
Language: English, Chichewa (both official)
Currency: Malawi kwacha (MK). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.
International dialling code: +265
British Embassy: visit the website for more information 

 

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