|
| |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
MALAWI - PARADISE DISCOVERED...
|
FAST FACTS ON MALAWI |
HIGHLIGHTS OF MALAWI |
|
Size: 118,500 sq km
Capital: Lilongwe
Population: 10.4 million
Currency: Malawi Kwacha
Time: GMT+ 2hrs
Language: English, Chichewa
|
- Lake Malawi
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving and snorkelling
- Friendly people
- Mt. Mulanje |
- Lake Malawi National Park
- Nyika National Park
- Liwonde National Park
- Kasungu National Park
- Nkhotakota Game Reserve |
DETAILED MAP OF THE MALAWI |
|
SUMMARY OF MALAWI
|
MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS |
Highlights: Lake Malawi, Nyika Plateau, Mvuu National Park, Likomo Island, Cape Mclear, kayaking the lake of stars.
Best time to go: All year round but especially good from late April to October or November. Southern regions: summer destination (Sept-April). Best birding: mid Oct to early November. Game viewing: late summer.
Landscapes: The third-largest lake in Africa, which covers almost a fifth of Malawi's total area. is part of the Great Rift Valley, forming the trough in which Lake Malawi sits. The islands dotting the lake is paradise and ideal for those planning a relaxing holiday. Vegetation includes Miombo woodland; lowland mopane; evergreen forest; montane grassland; and the wetland areas of lakeshores and riverbanks.
Cultures: There are 10 main tribal groups: Chewa, Nyanja, Tumbuko, Yao, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian, European. The main language is English.
Weather: May-October is least rainy and humid. Driest months: September and October with high winds sometimes creating dust storms. Rainy season: November-April. |
|
- Lilongwe
- Blantyre
- Nkata Bay
- Mzuzu |
ACTIVITIES |
- Wildlife Safaris
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Game viewing
- Fly fishing
- Horse riding
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving |
|
|
|
DETAILED MAP OF MALAWI AND COUNTRY INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
we specialize in: africa travel guide, botswana, kenya, lesotho, malawi,
madagascar, mauritius, mozambique, namibia, seychelles,
romantic honeymoons, south africa, swaziland, tanzania,
uganda, zambia, zimbabwe, kruger, family holidays in africa,
best time to visit africa, south africa accommodation, serengeti,
masai mara, the great wildebeest migration, zanzibar,
luxury lodges, weddings in africa, africa accommodation,
indian ocean islands, east africa safaris.
|
|
| |
|
| |
Important notice :
The Safari Co. is NOT a booking agent - we provide useful information about Africa Travel and connect you directly with the best travel services in Africa, so that you get the best service at the best price. Deal direct and SAVE. |
 |
|
 |
| |
For the traveler: |
|
For the travel business: |
|
Have fun planning your holiday in Africa - start here |
|
Be a part of what we do and turbo boost your business here |
|
Help us keep it fresh - report incorrect and outdated information here |
|
Submit articles, videos or photos here |
|
 |
|
| |
Copyright © 2010 The Safari Company - africa travel made easy |
|
|
|
|