Don writes: We stayed at Big Blue, Nkhata Bay, in July 2017 and although very friendly, secure and a good location, it was very run-down. There was no running water so the staff delivered buckets for cooking, laundry, etc. - and the site is right by the lake for swimming. There was no wi-fi. Access … Continue reading Accommodation feedback (July/Aug 2017)
Marc writes: Shire Eco Safari Camp, located beside Liwonde National Park and the Shire River, holds the distinction of being owned and operated by Malawians. Enjoy game drives, boat safaris, and viewing the night sky with a Dobsian telescope--the only one found in Malawi! Accommodations includes three meals, and either rustic reed ensuite chalets or … Continue reading Shire Eco Safari Camp
Konrad writes: While travelling in Zambia, Malawi & Zimbabwe, your guidebooks were a great help for me, and I got lots of infomation from them. In regard to the Malawi guidebook, I'd like to give you dome feedback on two places: 1. Sleeping in Blantyre I stayed in Wenela Lodge, which was very good and … Continue reading Blantyre and Liwonde
Paul writes: I am just back from Malawi after nearly three weeks mainly in Livingstonia. I used your Malawi edition 7, which I found invaluable - especially for the history of the country. A few comments, 1. Roads to Livingstonia - both the back road from Rumphi and the main road from Chitimba are awful … Continue reading Livingstonia, Chintheche & Vwaza Marsh
Chris Jones writes: I have just returned from a wonderful 3 week trip to Malawi and found the Bradt guide invaluable. Just a few comments: Majete Game Reserve Stayed at Thawale Camp - very comfortable, with good food and service. Enjoyed two days of excellent game viewing, mainly sitting in front of the dining area … Continue reading June 2017 trip report
Louise writes: I've recently returned from a lovely trip to Malawi (early December), new Bradt guide to Malawi in hand, and wanted to draw your attention to some things which we found to have changed. 1. Zomba Hotel Masongola. This place seems ti have gone downhill. It's no longer upmarket, nor the smartest place in town by … Continue reading Zomba, Cape Maclear & Blantyre updates
Apologies to Mgoza Lodge, and to readers, for inadvertently neglecting to update the 7th edition listing for what is now the only lodge in Cape Maclear that has a swimming pool and accommodates travellers on a budget in huts and dorms. An updated listing is pasted in below: Mgoza Lodge (7 rooms 2 dorms) [tel] … Continue reading Updates from Mgoza Lodge, Cape Maclear
