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Re: Axa Bus Timetable

by Nataleelee 30 May 2012

Thanks for the advice everyone :) I think I am going to change my plans and have to miss out going to Likoma. It's essential I get back…
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…
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: Lilongwe lifestyle

by Okafrica 29 May 2012

I lived in Lilongwe for three months about five years ago. I absolutely loved it. The people were friendly and it was easy to make friends…
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: 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: Lilongwe airport to Blantyre

by mpembeivan 26 May 2012

Hi, Superburton, You will need to get a taxi from the airport, there are no bus services. Pay max $20, agree the fare BEFORE you go.…
RE: Axa Bus Timetable

by TexasTea 26 May 2012

Hi Nataleelee, We just got back from Malawi. For this trip, our son would do as Sjdoh suggests: mini-bus to Mzuzu, the bus to Lilongwe.…
Re: Axa Bus Timetable

by sjdoh 25 May 2012

It's nearly 2 yeard since I was in Malawi so my advice may be out of date. If my memory serves me correctly the bus to Lilongwe didn't…
Axa Bus Timetable

by Nataleelee 25 May 2012

Hello there :) I will be in Malawi during July and I am trying to find some information about the Axa bus service and some sort of (even…
Travelling overland in Zamb, Malawi, & Moz w/ electronics

by ryanrowedotcom 25 May 2012

Hi, I have two questions and would love some insight from experience travellers: I will be travelling by bus from Lusaka to Lilongwe…
RE: Livingstone to closest Beach

by mpembeivan 22 May 2012

Hi, as Stokeygirl says, not really possible, nearest beach is Lake Malawi, but to get there will take up a most of your 3.5 days, Bus…
Re: Kiboko Safari question

by Cara_H 21 May 2012

For anyone using this post for info regarding safari companies in Malawi: (I know I did a couple of months ago!) I was living in Malawi…
Bus Johannesburg to Malawi Visa

by igorpilawski 14 May 2012

Hey there, We're planning on going from Johannesburg to Lilongwe or Blantyre by bus. I'd like to know beforehand, whether I have to…
Re: Lilongwe lifestyle

by ilovemalawi 12 May 2012

Hi there I worked in Malawi for about 1 year. I also backpacked for one month a number of years back. I was in my late 40's at the time.…
RE: Maputo Nairobi - Your favourite stops?

by spoes 08 May 2012

Spend a day or two wandering around in Lilongwe at the markets. Have a stop at the Mushroom Farm and/or Nkhata Bay at Lake Malawi. A few…
Re: Zambia - Malawi - Mozam (must do's & see's)

by jloms 08 May 2012

Thank you Tom & Kate! We've rearranged our trip a bit. We are now going from Lilongwe to Mt. Mulanje (doing a 4-5 day hike). Then vent…
RE: Mozambique or Madagascar?

by ozzieinmozzie 07 May 2012

Yah, DDR certainly another factor, this is still obviously a politic problem - especially for the guys who lost. Lack of infrastructure,…
RE: Mozambique or Madagascar?

by ozzieinmozzie 05 May 2012

Two main factors Apatride 1) SA has infrastructure, thousands of lodges that have been built over the last few decades...and more importantl…
RE: Mozambique or Madagascar?

by Apatride 05 May 2012

Hi ozzienmozzie and thanks for your contribution to the op. Questions: How do you explain that everything is more expensive in Mozambique…
RE: Malawi - Urgently need advise re expiring visa

by JMC09 01 May 2012

Lilongwe Chat is a good idea, thanks Ivan. I personally know of two people that were jailed for a few days recently here in Malawi for…
RE: Malawi - Urgently need advise re expiring visa

by mpembeivan 01 May 2012

Hi JMC09 Can’t help with current situation, I doubt there are many who have had this happen! For what it’s worth, some years ago, (bef…
RE: TO SHIP A CAR TO MALAWI

by mpembeivan 20 April 2012

Hi Esther, as Texas says, the best source of info you will find is Lilongwe Chat. There are lots of locals there who are willing to help.…