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What captures visitors most about Malawi is its geographical diversity: the vast shimmering lakes, dramatic mountain peaks, and the roaming lions of Majete Wildlife Reserve.
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Wildlife & Nature
Here's how to visit Malawi on a budget
Mar 15, 2023 • 6 Min read
Travel with friends, visit off season, eat local and more: here’s how to save money as you plan that big trip to dreamy Malawi.
Activities
The 10 best things to do in Malawi
Mar 9, 2023 • 7 Min read
For anyone drawn to nature and outdoor adventures, Malawi is a wonderful destination. Here are the best things to do there.
Beaches
The 8 best beaches in Malawi
Nov 29, 2022 • 6 Min read
Malawi's Lake of Stars is a vast inland ocean renowned for its palm- and baobab-lined beaches and welcoming waterside villages. These are its best.
Tips & Advice
Follow these pre-travel tips to make your adventure in Malawi even better
Mar 20, 2022 • 5 Min read
Traveling to Malawi? Read up on our essential tips, including the proper way to exchange greetings, the right wardrobe choices, health guidance and more.
Tips & Advice
You’ll need a visa to go to Malawi – but getting one is easy
Mar 15, 2022 • 2 Min read
Do you need a visa to visit Malawi? Yes. Here’s all you need to know about getting one.
National Parks
Malawi's 10 incredible national parks and reserves: wildlife, wilderness and water sports
Mar 2, 2022 • 8 Min read
This guide to Malawi's national parks and reserves can help you experience the best of the country's thrilling array of landscapes and wildlife.
Wildlife & Nature
The 5 most beautiful road trips in Malawi
Feb 24, 2022 • 5 Min read
Discover the most beautiful road trips in Malawi, from the wide Shire River in the south to the zigzag route to Livingstonia in the north.
Hiking
On Malawi's top hikes, discover roaring waterfalls and bathing elephants
Feb 15, 2022 • 6 Min read
From the Shire River and the woodlands of Zomba plateau to the escarpment at Livingstonia and the dense Viphya Forest, these are the best hikes in Malawi.
Destination Practicalities
How to get around in Malawi
Feb 11, 2022 • 5 Min read
Here’s our guide to the safest and most reliable ways to get around Malawi, from car and taxi to ferry and bicycle.
