Travel Stories

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Nov 29, 2022

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 and advice

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Mar 20, 2022

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 and advice

• destination practicalities

2 min read • Mar 15, 2022

Do you need a visa to visit Malawi? Yes. Here’s all you need to know about getting one.

• national parks

• activities

8 min read • Mar 2, 2022

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 and nature

• activities

5 min read • Feb 24, 2022

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

• activities

6 min read • Feb 15, 2022

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

• tips and advice

5 min read • Feb 11, 2022

Here’s our guide to the safest and most reliable ways to get around Malawi, from car and taxi to ferry and bicycle.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Jan 3, 2022

Start planning an epic trip to Malawi with our guide to the country’s best scenery, cities, natural wonders and wildlife parks.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Aug 29, 2019

Malawi may be associated with its beach towns, desert islands, likeable people and safaris, but its mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.

• sustainable travel

• connections

7 min read • Aug 27, 2019

Malawi continues to be in the throes of an inspiring wildlife renaissance, and it's on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Sep 7, 2015

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…