Alistair writes: Firstly thanks for another really helpful guide. These observations are based on the 7th Edition in July/August 2018 - I have not listed restaurants I found closed but have included accommodation if closed Transport: far less buses than expected apart from on one or two routes so more likely to be using vans/share … Continue reading Trip report July/August 2018
April 2018 trip report
Pamela writes: My husband and I spent three weeks in Malawi in April, 2018. Tom had served in the Peace Corps in Nsanje in 1965, 66, and 67, and we had been back with our teenage children in 1988. We had old friends to visit and would also have time to ourselves. Your guidebook was … Continue reading April 2018 trip report
Chongoni Rock Art trip report (Jan 2018)
Andy writes: We travelled to Mphunzi (Chongoni) today following the directions in the guide book (which were spot on). When we arrived at Mphunzi Hospital, Linton Misinde, a well informed and helpful guy, came out to meet us and took us round the rock art for about 2 hours. He has good english, knows the … Continue reading Chongoni Rock Art trip report (Jan 2018)
Latest MV Ilala schedule and fares
For those planning on travelling on the MV Ilala, the Ilala & Malawi Shipping Company has posted the current (August 2017) schedule here: http://www.malawitourism.com/pages/content/index.asp?PageID=164
Zomba, Mulanje & Bandawe updates
Helen writes: The National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens in Zomba - someone appears to have removed the labels that 'will give you more botanical information that you are likely to remember'. Overall this was a very disappointing experience! Kara O'Mula Country Lodge in Mulanje is not the stylish rustic lodge suggested. We spent three nights … Continue reading Zomba, Mulanje & Bandawe updates
Monkey Bay and Liwonde NP
Chris writes: I recently returned from Malawi. Excellent guide thanks! Invaluable Whilst in Monkey Bay, I phoned the number in your guide for Lake End bar & grill. The man who answered said he didn’t “do that any more”. Also, Frank at Monkey Bay lodge hadn’t heard of Lake End either, so I presume it … Continue reading Monkey Bay and Liwonde NP
Accommodation feedback (July/Aug 2017)
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)
