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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: Accommodation in Mzuzu

by TexasTea 29 May 2012

So, we ended up the Flame Tree Guesthouse one night and at the Pine Tree B&B on our return trip. Both were fine. The Flame Tree is in…
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: 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It's nearly 2 yeard since I was in Malawi so my advice may be out of date.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…
RE: Accommodation in Mzuzu

by segou 05 May 2012

I have eaten at the Mimosa a couple of times, and the food is very good. It is a nice restaurant and still close to the center of town.…
RE: Accommodation in Mzuzu

by TexasTea 02 May 2012

Hi Segou, Yes, we know about CCAP and it is on our list. We were thinking that it might be a little more basic than what we'd like (ensu…
Re: Accommodation in Mzuzu

by segou 02 May 2012

Try the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Guest House located adjacent to St. Andrews church. It is clean, safe, cheap, and…
RE: Accommodation in Mzuzu

by TexasTea 29 April 2012

Any thoughts on the Flame Tree Guesthouse? Thx.
Accommodation in Mzuzu

by TexasTea 22 April 2012

Does anyone have a recommendation for one night's loding in Mzuzu? The Sunbird is a little too high end and the Mzoozoo Zoo probably…
Re: Livingstonia to Rumphi via the back road

by itchyfeet38 02 April 2012

I haven't been to Usisya by road so can't compare. The road up to Livingstonia isn't really bad. I just find it a bit hair-raising with…
RE: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia - Advice

by ric_howard 17 March 2012

From moshi get the Dar Express bus down to Dar es salaam. Stay at the YMCA, YWCA or QBAR, there isn't much cheaper accommodation on the…
RE: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia - Advice

by organist 17 March 2012

If you're in Moshi, you won't need to return to Dar to take the bus to the Malawian border. Every morning a bus leaves at 6am from Arusha…
Re: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia - Advice

by itchyfeet38 17 March 2012

I can't help you on the public transport aspects here as I have only traveled by car. I'm not sure what you mean by the Songwe border…
RE: Mzoozoozoo Backpackers Lodge in Mzuzu under new management

by puddleglum 01 March 2012

Any news on the previous owners ? I was there in 2008 and enjoyed my stay, although my liver took quite a pounding. The American woman…
Mzoozoozoo Backpackers Lodge in Mzuzu under new management

by MzuzuZoo 01 March 2012

Hi Everyone, We are trying to get the word out that the Mzoozoozoo in Mzuzu Northern Malawi is under new management. Over the next coupl…
Re: Livingstone to Nairobi

by itchyfeet38 06 February 2012

Apologies if this sounds a big negative but it seems to me you are trying to do far too much in your available time. You are likely to…
Livingstone to Nairobi

by smorrow430 06 February 2012

We are planning a trip to Africa in July and I have a few questions. Here is a rough draft of the itinerary we hope to follow: Day 1-…
RE: Car rental in Malawi

by TexasTea 18 January 2012

Ah yes, we are acutely aware of the current situation in Malawi regarding fuel and the expense of renting a car. But we still hope to…
Car rental in Malawi

by TexasTea 15 January 2012

We are looking for feedback on car rental in Malawi. We will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle for about 2.5 weeks. Since we will be heading…
RE: getting from Tofo, Moz to Malawi

by imar 20 November 2011

I've done this the other way so I guess the route would be the same. From Tofo/Inhambane take the 4:30am bus north towards either Beira…
RE: Lilongwe to Dar Es Salam

by nonaNynke 08 November 2011

PS. the way the locals do it is to get the bus to the border, stay overnight and take a taxi to Mzuzu the next morning and from there…
RE: Overland trip from Rwana to Malawi... a few questions

by nobodyshero 01 September 2011

Hey! It is easy to get from Kigali to Kigoma, you'll need to switch buses two or three times. First in Nyakananza and then by car/taxi…
Re: Cash in Malawi

by itchyfeet38 23 August 2011

There are plenty of ATMs in Lilongwe - including one at the airport. You can usually get 20,000MK out in one go. It would make sense…
Re: Getting from Arusha to Mzuzu

by EricAlexandra 30 July 2011

If it must be quick, then a flight from DAR to Lilongwe. Kind regards Eric + Alexandra http://www.worldtravelshop.biz/wordpress