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RE: Travel in Malawi in July

by MalawiKate 28 May 2012

There is also Blantyre Chat http://groups.google.com/group/blantyrechat
RE: Camping in Blantyre

by kaz 23 May 2012

There's Doogles in Blantyre, it's a backpacker hostel but you can camp there.
Re: Camping in Blantyre

by MalawiKate 23 May 2012

Closest camping to Blantyre is Fishermans Rest, about thirty mins from town- great views, fab campsite. http://www.explore-malawi.com/Fisher…
Camping in Blantyre

by Theuns 22 May 2012

Could anyone help with info on camping sites in or near Blantyre? The missus and are looking for good value for money campsite.
Re: Henderson street guesthouse in Blantyre

by MalawiKate 21 May 2012

Try any of these. http://www.explore-malawi.com/hotels-in-blantyre
Bus Journey to/from Mawlawi

by lomondbob 19 May 2012

Hi Folks I hope to travel by bus from Harare in Zimbabwe to Blantyre in Malawi in November this year, returning a couple of weeks later.…
Travel between Harare and Blantyre

by lomondbob 18 May 2012

Hi Folks I hope to travel by bus from Harare in Zimbabwe to Blantyre in Malawi in November this year, returning a couple of weeks later.…
Henderson street guesthouse in Blantyre

by saichah 16 May 2012

I've booked my ticket and will head to Malawi in june. Since I'm arriving late, I wanted to reserve a room but I just can't get a mail…
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: 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…
Johannesburg to Blantyre

by saichah 07 May 2012

I'm opting for Intercape after hearing various stories on lateness of other liners. I'd like to hear about your journey if you did the…
RE: Lilongwe lifestyle

by MalawiKate 12 April 2012

For all the above things that you mention you enjoy- come to Blantyre! Much more community and longer term residents, smaller city and…
Re: Lilongwe lifestyle

by MalawiKate 11 April 2012

We live in Blantyre. Smaller and more of a community feel here. But Lilongwe has lots more restaurant and bar choices but it is quite…
RE: South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi

by RudiK 17 March 2012

We only went across from Blantyre to Ilha de Mozambique and back along the same route - we did not visit Nacala or Pemba. From Pemba…
Re: Animal conservation volunteering - Malawi

by mpembeivan 12 March 2012

You can try African Parks Network at Majete near Blantyre http://www.african-parks.org/ or MWCT at Mwabvi in Southern Malawi, http://www.p…
RE: Transport and Accommodations in/around Mangochi, Malawi

by RudiK 01 March 2012

My wife and I stayed at the Villa Tafika toward the end of 2009 (see: http://www.villatafika.com/info.htm). There are other lodges nearer…
RE: Malawi for 2 weeks?

by going_somewhere 23 February 2012

Travelling along the lake is great. There are many places to stop and stay along the shore of the lake. You can always take the ferry…
RE: How many days can i spend in Mozambique and still

by MarkSparky 06 February 2012

Hi, Suggest that you take a round route going up to Malawi via Beitbridge, Harare, Nyamapanda, Tete and then Zobue into Malawi. From…
RE: To Mozambique from Malawi how to get cheap visa..

by ChrisandDiana 04 February 2012

You need to drop it off by 12 (Dont accept it any later) and then you pick it up at 2pm.. Of memory the visa place is in Livingstone…
Re: To Mozambique from Malawi how to get cheap visa..

by Akva 04 February 2012

Thank you! Good news for cheaper visa. How long does it take in Blantyre? Hope it will work after few months, too.
To Mozambique from Malawi how to get cheap visa..

by ChrisandDiana 02 February 2012

Hey guys, We just went into Mozanbique a week ago from Malawi and before this we heard a lot of different prices. But we can say that…
RE: Weekend trips from Harare

by RudiK 19 January 2012

Harare is not very well located to facilitate short 3-day trips. Presumably you would have your own or hired transport so that you do…
RE: From Jo'burg to Malawi via Mozambique or Zim?

by anillos_de_saturno 17 January 2012

I can't answer your question but I want to point out that Zimbabwe doesn't share a border with Malawi. The shortest route from Zimbabwe…
RE: From Jo'burg to Malawi via Mozambique or Zim?

by RudiK 17 January 2012

I don't know what a transit visa through Zim would cost you, but don't look at that cost in isolation. Rather compare the total cost of…