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Often dismissed as 'Africa for beginners', Malawi has historically been overlooked as an interloper at the table of great safari destinations. That is until a lion reintroduction program commenced in 2012 and travel editors suddenly started salivating. ... Read More

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Counting the stars at Malawi's lakeside music festival

The sun-bleached sands of Lake Malawi play host to one of the most memorable musical gatherings in the world, the Lake of Stars Festival. Malawi has long been known as the warm heart of Africa, but every September as the festival cranks up the volume, the lakeside really hots up. To get you into the mood for 2015's show (25-27 September), here is our report from last year.

Mafikizolo stole the show Friday with a slickly choreographed set. Image by Nick Ray / Lonely Planet
Nick Ray
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