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  1. tomshooter avatar

    RE: Zambia - Malawi - Mozam (must do's & see's)

    by tomshooter 08 May 2012

    I absolutely loved trekking Mount Mulanje. I did it without a guide and just stayed in the huts. Each night I lit fires to keep warm and…

  2. jloms avatar

    Re: Zambia - Malawi - Mozam (must do's & see's)

    by jloms 13 April 2012

    Hi Kate! Thanks for the info. Do you think it's worth taking the ferry all the way to Monkey Bay or Cape McClear? or rather going via…

  3. veromars avatar

    Is accomodation expensive in Malawi ?

    by veromars 08 November 2010

    I read a couple of articles about Malawi but except around the lake, accomodation sometimes seems fairly expensive. Am I wrong ? We like…

  4. muddy_funksta avatar

    Malawi to Johannesburg

    by muddy_funksta 28 August 2010

    Hi all I am going to the Lake of Stars festival from 15th-17th October and I need to be in Johannesburg on 31st October. I would like…

  5. yvje1987 avatar

    My journey

    by yvje1987 26 July 2010

    Hello, We plan a trip to Malawi in September this year. We go for 4 weeks to Malawi and Tanzania. Would anybody look to our plans? We…

  6. Anka avatar

    Re: 3 weeks in Malawi

    by Anka 01 June 2010

    Hi, Some information you asked (August 2009): - Illala price - Nkhotakota - Likoma Island - 4160 MKW (1 st deck) - one year ago it was…

  7. stevil74 avatar

    RE: Malawi or Malawi and northern Mozambique ?

    by stevil74 25 November 2009

    What did I like best about Malawi? That's tougher to answer than you think! Apart from the very friendly locals who are so proud of…

  8. carollins avatar

    Re: Safari

    by carollins 19 November 2009

    You could easily fill three weeks by flying to Lilongwe, driving or taking a bus down to Mt. Mulanje or Zomba plateau, hiking for a week,…

  9. Twiga1121 avatar

    Re: 40 days in Africa? What MUST be seen and done?

    by Twiga1121 31 October 2009

    You could fly into Kampala, Uganda and explore some of the areas for your hiking needs- such as Murchison Falls NP and work your way south…

  10. am021169 avatar

    RE: NEED HELP - Missing hiker in Mulanje Massif, Malawi

    by am021169 23 July 2009

    Hey ZeroMelo, sorry to hear such difficult news. Do not think I can offer any help but I have climbed Mount Mulanje, just not all the…

  11. ZeroMelo avatar

    NEED HELP - Missing hiker in Mulanje Massif, Malawi

    by ZeroMelo 22 July 2009

    My nephew (Gabriel Buchmann) is missing in Mulanje massif, Malawi, since last Friday (Jul, 17). He is a experienced hiker, has already…

  12. Epsonga avatar

    RE: Questions and more questions

    by Epsonga 22 March 2009

    1. Definitely don't need a company for Mulanje. Head to Mulanje on a minibus from Limbe (get there from Blantyre very easily) and get…

  13. Twiga1121 avatar

    Questions and more questions

    by Twiga1121 22 March 2009

    Hi, I am arriving in Blantyre on April 6, and would like to do a little hiking around the Mount Mulanje area and then head up to the…

  14. lightnk102 avatar

    Malawi wildflife viewing and hiking

    by lightnk102 15 March 2009

    Hello! I'm spending about 6 weeks in Africa and am planning on hitting Malawi in late April/early May and had a few questions about wildl…

  15. ulrikmalmberg avatar

    RE: Simien Mountains March

    by ulrikmalmberg 18 February 2009

    I may be intressted, Im in Addis by the 23/3 and gonna stay there until around the 10/4. My aim is to see Danakil Depression, But if…

  16. naugastyle avatar

    RE: nyika/zomba/mulaje footwear and gear

    by naugastyle 11 February 2009

    I actually found Mt. Mulanje quite chilly at night/early morning, but I was there in August which is probably colder. I only hiked up…

  17. Giora avatar

    RE: nyika/zomba/mulaje footwear and gear

    by Giora 09 February 2009

    Hi, I have hiked up to Livingstonia and also trekked on Mulanje (and also done some walking around the lake), so I can advise you a littl…

  18. naugastyle avatar

    RE: Trip Planning

    by naugastyle 15 January 2009

    Lake Malawi is really gorgeous...if it's just beaches you want, I hope you're willing to give up on Zanzibar and explore more of Malawi.…

  19. ghl avatar

    Mt. Mulanje safety advice

    by ghl 15 January 2009

    Hi there We want to inform you that when we were hiking at Mt. Mulanje at the end of November 2008 our group was robbed at night in…

  20. garlicpress avatar

    RE: Where to stay - what to do

    by garlicpress 08 January 2009

    Hey just a word of warning, renting a car is not that cheap in Malawi and a one way rental will (as anywhere in the world) turn out even…

  21. Epsonga avatar

    RE: Rain

    by Epsonga 31 December 2008

    You're right about one thing... it certainly isn't the driest time of year! Having lived in Malawi for the last 12 months I can assure…

  22. naugastyle avatar

    RE: Mt. Mulanje difficulty?

    by naugastyle 02 September 2008

    Thank you so much for the detailed, enthusiastic post. I have already been and am just back home today. Mulanje was wonderful but quite…

  23. Epsonga avatar

    RE: Mt. Mulanje difficulty?

    by Epsonga 23 August 2008

    Not sure if you've been up yet, but I thought I'd give a few ideas for you - I have lived in Blantyre fo rthe last year and as such head…

  24. spiders avatar

    3 weeks in Malawi any hints or tips??

    by spiders 17 August 2008

    Hi am off to Malawi for 3 weeks and wonder what people thought of my plan!! Other ideas gratefully received!! It a rough Fly to Liongwe…

  25. mad_paddler avatar

    RE: Mt. Mulanje difficulty?

    by mad_paddler 14 August 2008

    There are a couple of hotels in Mulanje Town. It is quite small so bring everything you need from Blantyre. The turn off to Likhubula…

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