Malawi self-drive trip report

General Comments We loved Malawi. It was very ‘easy’ Africa. By this we mean that there was relatively little hassle and the people were friendly. The roads up to the Nyika Plateau and Vwaza Marsh are not great, but are passable with a 4×4. Incidentally, we did get stopped a lot by the police, but [...]

Birding trips to Lake Chilwa

I am currently attached to the Zomba branch of the WESM (Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi; tel: 01 526212. email: wesm-za@sdnp.org.mw) and would like to let you know we are now offering birdwatching trips to Lake Chilwa. The advertising material is as follows: What to expect: A local guide will meet you at Khanda [...]

Jacqueline Vulto’s updates

Cape maclear: § Steven’s lodge is very basic, doesn’t have internet facilities and a room for 3 persons was 2500 KW § Gaia is very attractive and I would recommend it, sgl 2000 KW, dbl 3000KW, dorm 1250 KW, telephone number is missing § Gecko’s lodge is a bit more expensive. You can rent kayaks [...]

Mikuyu Prison, Zomba

The Mikuyu prison outside of Zomba closed its museum in 2005 and is now a working prison again. I had an interesting trip there but it wasn’t what was expected! Mike Lewin

Juliane Starke’s updates (received March 08)

Hi travellers and guide updaters, I spent two weeks travelling in Malawi and 4 weeks working there (in Chikwawa) this january/february. I found the Malawi Bradt guide very helpful!!! Nevertheless I want to send you some up to date information which I found to be different from the guide. Here you go: Lilongwe: Annie’s Coffee [...]