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Re: Kiboko Safari question

by TexasTea 31 May 2012

Hi Nat, Went with Land and Lakes, but the requirement should be the same. We were surprised as the only comments we've seen about YF…
Re: Songwe Border - Malawi into Tanzania

by paul_gas 30 May 2012

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but why are people attempting to change large amounts of money on Songwe Bridge? If your crossing…
RE: Malawi trip report

by TexasTea 30 May 2012

Hi Ivan, Money was a non-issue. Never got asked coming in. Going out, there is a form to indicate how much we spent in-country and we…
Re: Henderson street guesthouse in Blantyre

by royhughthompson 30 May 2012

Our apologies, please email details of your arrival at royhthompson@gmail.com and vesta.thompson@gmail.com and we'll make the bookings…
RE: Malawi trip report

by kaz 30 May 2012

What are chims?
RE: Malawi trip report

by mpembeivan 30 May 2012

Hi Texas, thanks for that, what was the situation with regard to money (cash) on the way in/out, any sign of the requirements to declare…
RE: Malawi trip report

by MalawiKate 30 May 2012

so glad you had such a wonderful trip!
RE: Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by ryanrowedotcom 30 May 2012

PacSafe, found it online.... Interesting...
RE: Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by ryanrowedotcom 30 May 2012

Thanks all for your tips. Much appreciated. I need all the equipment as I will be working 20 hrs a week and need a proper laptop off which…
Malawi trip report

by TexasTea 30 May 2012

So, a wonderful 3 week trip. The people were outstanding: so friendly, always ready to greet and to help. Way too much to say, but I will…
RE: Visa Hassles for The Indian Backpacker - A Solution

by gkunrun 28 May 2012

Alharoon, the best place to get Malawi visa is Lusaka, Zambia. Relatively painless. It is almost impossible in Tanzania & Kenya. Eth…
Re: anyone in Zambia, Malawi or Mozambique on 20 June - 8 Aug?

by morangodel 28 May 2012

Hey I'm currently in South Africa and will be heading to Mozambique sometime next week. Plan on spending about a week in Maputo, then…
RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by MalawiKate 28 May 2012

There is also Blantyre Chat http://groups.google.com/group/blantyrechat
RE: Best quick way from Victoria Falls/Lusaka/Livingstone to Nairobi

by ric_howard 28 May 2012

you can get the train from Kapri Mposhi just north of Lusaka to Dar es Salaam and then get the Dar Express to Moshi and then the Impala…
RE: Daily budget for Malawi?

by TexasTea 27 May 2012

Hi Amused, We just got back from Malawi. You don't say what your travel "level" is, but the +most+ we paid for accommodation was ~$65…
Re: Johannesburg to Malawi -Blantyre

by superburton 27 May 2012

That's great, thanks so much! Where in Johannesburg do the buses leave from and whats the safest way to get here? Also, do you know the…
RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by saichah 27 May 2012

I'm going to be in Mawi from mid june to the first week of july. I'd be really keen to see the permaculture site since up to now I'm struggl…
RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by mpembeivan 27 May 2012

HI Texas, Thanks for the link, the school we helped form is a centre for Permaculture in the Mangochi District, http://www.fomoe.org/…
RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by TexasTea 27 May 2012

In addition to Ivan's suggestions, for sustainable agriculture, get in touch with these folks: [http://www.neverendingfood.org/]. …
RE: Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by mpembeivan 27 May 2012

Hi, put the wire net INSIDE then its not obvious, but still protects against slitting, weight is minimal. It also prevents items being…
RE: Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by ToadofToadHall 27 May 2012

I wouldn't recommend those wire mesh things. They just attract attention. Yes they can prevent slashing but slashing isn't all that common.…
RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by mpembeivan 27 May 2012

Hi, you could try posting on Lilongwe Chat, where you will have a better chance of making contact with locals and expats. http://groups.goo…
Travel in Malawi in July

by lemoga 26 May 2012

Hello! I'm will be doing research for my master's degree in Malawi during the month of July and early August. This will take place near…
RE: Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by mpembeivan 26 May 2012

Suggest you get one of those wire mesh security enclosure inner/outers that protect bags from being slashed. Don’t put under YOUR seat,…
RE: Axa Bus Timetable

by mpembeivan 26 May 2012

Hi Texas, how did your trip go? How did you find Malawi?. Can you do us a bit of a trip report? Cheers. Ivan