Zomba, Cape Maclear & Blantyre updates

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 …

Updates from Mgoza Lodge, Cape Maclear

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] …

Maji Zuwa Lodge

  Matt Maroon, owner of Maji Zuwa Lodge, writes: I wanted to email you to update our new contact numbers at Maji Zuwa Lodge, which is in the Northern Lakeshore section. These are +265992674221 +265992972023

Countrywide Car Hire

Yolande writes: Hello, we are French and travelling with our 10 years old’ child. We’re just coming back from Malawi and would like to warn you from a local car rental : COUNTRYWIDE CAR HIRE (p 189 of the 7th edition Malawi guide). Indeed, once we paid the déposit the wonderful car we were supposed …

7th edition of Bradt Malawi

The new 7th edition of Bradt Malawi, published in August 2016, is now available to ship from the Bradt website. At 352 pages, it is most detailed guidebook to Malawi in print, and completely updated for the 7th edition Read more or preorder a copy at http://www.bradtguides.com/shop/africa/malawi/malawi-3162.html

Latest news for Visas on Arrival

As of 19 September 2016, the Malawian government has withdrawn the requirement for people requiring a Visa on Arrival to apply for a Visa letter in advance (see https://bradtmalawiupdate.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/visas-on-arrival/). Visas can be bought on arrival without any complication by nationals of all countries whose citizens require them. Malawi still has three types of tourist visas: -  Single Entry …

News from Usisya Beach Eco-Lodge

Daniela Kartscher, owner-manager of Usisya Beach Eco-Lodge, writes: I wanted to let you know that Usisya Beach Eco-Lodge, in the village of Usisya, the first ferry stop on the MV Ilala as it heads north of Nkhata Bay (see p280 of the 7th edition), has experienced several new developments in recent months. The temporary grass huts mentioned …