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| Malawi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x Malawi, "the warm heart of Africa" is a small country with a diverse eco-systems, beautiful scenery, a variety of wildlife and an interesting culture. Geographically the country is dominated by Lake Malawi, the third largest freshwater lake in Africa, a trough 360 miles long and 50 miles wide formed where the western arm of the Great Rift Valley cuts into southern Africa. Major cities are the capital Lilongwe and the commercial center Blantyre. Most tourists head for Lake Malawi with its crystal clear waters surrounded by mountains has one of the greatest selections of freshwater fish in the world (between 600 and 1,000 species of which 350 are endemic). Scuba and snorkeling are excellent, there are good sandy beaches and many activities including water sports, nature walks and drives and visits to local villages. You can also go on a ferry and go to the north of the country and travel back by bus - a popular trip for the independent traveller. ___________Getting Around Edit This Rental car agencies [Add Local transport mode] Apex luxury 4x4 car rental in Malawi Edit This Luxury 4x4 rental car agency in Malawi Quality luxury 4x4 rental cars in Malawi Are you worried about travelling around Malawi in a rental car? Your concerns and worries are taken care of by providing reliable, regularly serviced, top of the range rental cars in Malawi. Visiting Malawi ? Do you need a Quality luxury 4x4 rental car? Do you want to drive around in quality value for money rental cars? Apex Rent a Car is recognised as one of Malawi's premier rental car and companies.We have been providing quality rental cars for satisfied clients such as more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +(265) 1 754 610 url: www.apexrentacarmw.com address: P.O. Box 1132 Area 4 Lilongwe MALAWI CENTRAL email: apexcars@globemw.net _________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] By air Edit This x Malawi's national airline is Air Malawi (QM). There are connections from Amsterdam to Lilongwe on KLM. There are also connections between Malawi and Kenya Mauritius South Africa and Zimbabwe. Lilongwe (LLW) (Lilongwe International) is 22km (13 miles) from the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Taxis and a bus service are available to the city from the airport. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Landlocked Malawi ranks among the world's least developed countries. The economy is predominately agricultural with about 90% of the population living in rural areas. Agriculture accounts for 45% of GDP and 90% of export revenues. The economy depends on substantial inflows of economic assistance from the IMF the World Bank and individual donor nations. The new government faces strong challenges e.g. to spur exports to improve educational and health facilities and to deal with environmental problems of deforestation and semen explosion. GDP: purchasing power parity—$8.6 billion (2006 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 6% (2004 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$900 (2006 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 45% industry: 30% services: 25% (2005 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 83.4% (2005) Labor force: total: 3.5 million by occupation: agriculture 86% wage earners 14% (2000 est.) Unemployment rate: NA% Budget: revenues: $530 million expenditures: $674 million including capital expenditures of $129 million (2003) Industries: tea tobacco sugar sawmill products cement consumer goods Industrial production growth rate: 0.9% (2005) Electricity—capacity: 185 000 kW (2005) Electricity—production: 800 million kWh (2005) Electricity—consumption per capita: 82 kWh (2005) Agriculture—products: tobacco sugarcane cotton tea corn potatoes cassava (tapioca) sorghum pulses; cattle goats Exports: total value: $405 million (f.o.b. 2005) commodities: tobacco tea sugar coffee peanuts wood products partners: US South Africa Germany Japan Imports: total value: $475 million (f.o.b. 2005) commodities: food petroleum products semimanufactures consumer goods transportation equipment partners: South Africa Zimbabwe Japan US UK Germany Debt—external: $2.3 billion (2006est.) Economic aid: recipient: donor pledges $332 million (2006) Currency: 1 Malawian kwacha (MK) = 100 tambala Exchange rates: Malawian kwacha (MK) per US$1—17.5300 (2006) 15.3085 (2005) 15.2837 (2004) 8.7364 (2003) 4.4028 (2002) ____________River Safaris Edit This The Shire River is a major tributory of the famous Zambezi River, flowing from Lake Malawi and meandering down through Southern Malawi, into Mozambique. The river offers many sights for the visitor, particularly in Crosser walk car park, through which the river flows. _________People Edit This Population: 9 840 474 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 46% (male 2 249 108; female 2 228 934) 15-64 years: 52% (male 2 512 768; female 2 584 516) 65 years and over: 2% (male 111 089; female 154 059) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 1.66% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 40.22 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 23.68 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 0 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.72 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 133.77 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 36.59 years male: 36.64 years female: 36.54 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 5.62 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Malawian(s) adjective: Malawian Ethnic groups: Chewa Nyanja Tumbuko Yao Lomwe Sena Tonga Ngoni Ngonde Asian European Religions: Protestant 55% Roman Catholic 20% Muslim 20% traditional indigenous beliefs Languages: English (official) Chichewa (official) other languages important regionally Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 56.4% male: 71.9% female: 41.8% (1995 est.) _________Things to do Edit This [Add Activity] Things to Do in Malawi Edit This Things to do in Malawi is balloning. A fun-filled activity for the whole family to enjoy! type: Ballooning World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::: Blantyre Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Icon Cyber Cafe Icon Cyber Cafe Bhavesh Patel Blantyre is the business centre of the country and the biggest city of Malawi. It is only rivaled by Lilongwe in importance. It is located in the south of the country. The city is surrounded by hills and beautiful mountains. The hills which surround the city are the first layer of an echo of hills which stretch to the Kirk Range, the Zomba plateau Plateau. Blantyre's hills all have something special to offer. For Malawian standards the city of Blantyre has much to offer. There are some interesting sights to visit, for example Blantyre Mission, the church of St Michaels and All Angels, the Mandala House, and the March 3 House of former president Dr Banda. There are a few good restaurants to check out and it is a good place to start some interesting daytrips. ::::::::Cape maclear Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mumbo Island, from Fat Monkeys, Cape Maclear Mumbo Island, from Fat Monkeys, Cape Maclear Kenneth Villadsen, Denmark Cape Maclear is the most famous beach and very popular with the independent travellers. Cape Maclear spreads for about 5km’s along the beach. To find a place to stay it is best to get there quite early and have a look around to find a decent place to stay. Do not expect any exclusive lodge, but most places have now good & clean accommodation, along with bars, restaurants, activities and hammocks to laze in. There are also a number of good restaurants with local fare. It is no surprise that fish Barbeques and chicken are the favorites here. You can one of the local people to arrange it for you. A few hours notice is needed, and ask around for the going price. :::::::::Chintheche Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Chintheche is situated approximately half way up Lake Malawi, 40 km south of Nkhata Bay. The road winds through the rubber plantations and picturesque forestry areas. Blue monkeys can often be seen by the side of the road. Chintheche town has a number of shops to buy local provisions and several bars and small restaurants in town and a garage, but there are no banking facilities. The area around Chintheche is becoming a popular holiday destination with a number of guest cottages and lodges dotted along the white sandy beaches. Chintheche is best reached from Mzuzu. :::::::::::Likoma and chizimulu islands Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Likoma Island Likoma Island Lien, Selina We currently have no information about Likoma and chizimulu islands. If you do know any general information about Likoma and chizimulu islands, please [Edit this article]. If you know any hotels in Likoma and chizimulu islands or restaurants in Likoma and chizimulu islands, please [Add]. ::::::::::Lilongwe Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Executive double room Executive double room Marinus Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and the is loacted in the Central Region at an altitude of about 1000m. Lilongwe is some 300km north of Blantyre. There are two distinct parts to the city – the Old Town, the original Lilongwe, which features busy African markets and many Asian shops, hotels and restaurants – and the New Town, which is less than 20 years old and hosts the main Government Buildings, Diplomatic Missions, International Aid Agencies and the Reserve Bank Headquarters which ranks amongst one of the most unique examples of architecture in Lilongwe. There are new shopping precincts, hypermarkets, hotels and restaurants, all accessible by wide roads of a generally good standard. Traffic is not heavy (but at night-time watch out for cars driving with no lights!) and there is a relaxed atmosphere to life in Lilongwe. ::::::::nternet Cafes Edit This [Add Internet place] Epsilon Omega Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: ADL House, African Unity Avenue, City Centre Lilongwe 2 terminals. Hotel Kamuzu Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Procession Road, Old Town Lilongwe In business bureau ::::::Livingstonia Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Island in the trees Island in the trees Lucian Fratila Situated at Sengha Bay, a mere 20 minute flight or 90 minute drive from Lilongwe Airport and set on the shores of Lake Malawi's golden sandy beaches, the Livingstonia Beach is an enchanting unique paradise. It is a magnificent destination for a honeymoon, family holiday and end-of-safari. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine and a wide variety of water sports in magnificent surroundings. This exclusive hotel set in beautiful spacious gardens offers 32 elegant comfortable bedrooms incorporating local ambience whilst remaining on par to the most tasteful international standards. With lakeside seclusion dine by the azure waters, rest and relax around the beautiful pool overlooking the beach or just while away the day in this beautiful resort. Offering the very best of local cuisine in this oasis of cool and quiet, the wild romantic beauty of Malawi enfolds you. In the seclusion that the hotel affords, take your own time to capture the essence of Africa that permeates this idyllic spot. Activities on offer include walking, birding and a variety of watersports, as well as local excursions. At The Livingstonia, the only sounds to echo across the pastel perfection of the dawn are the haunting cries of the fish eagles and the rhythmic lapping of the waters of Lake Malawi. :::::::::Liwonde National Park Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Game viewing from the boat Game viewing from the boat Andy maganga Liwonde National Park situated on the banks of the Shire River offers fine wildlife viewing in a lovely tropical setting. Its proximity to Lake Malawi makes it Malawi's favorite national park. Mvuu is the only lodge/camp in the Liwonde Nation Park and is therefore able to offer exclusive boat trips and game drives both during the day and at night. Boat trips in stable handmade wooden boats are the highlight and offer the best opportunity for viewing the Park's large herds of Elephant. Night boat trips are a specialty, where with the help of spotlights, guests are able to encounter the huge Crocodiles of the Shire River up close, as well as look for two of the Park's 'special' birds, the Whitebacked Night Heron and Pel's Fishing Owl. Walks with qualified scouts are another recommended activity, as the wildlife in the park includes large breeding herds of Elephants, plenty of Hippo and Crocodile, Sable Antelope, Impala, Reedbuck, Oribi, Leopard and Serval. Bird life is prolific and the park is justly regarded as one of the finest birding locations in south and central Africa - not just for the number of species, but for the ease with which specials can be seen. Elephant and Sable Antelope occur in large numbers, as do Hippo, Crocodile, Impala and Waterbuck. Leopard, Serval and the rare Oribi may occasionally be seen. Black Rhino have been reintroduced from South Africa's Kruger National Park, as have Zebra, Lichtenstein's Hartebeest, and Buffalo from elsewhere within Malawi. Birds are prolific, especially along the Shire River where African Fish Eagle, Palmnut Vulture, African Skimmer and Pel's Fishing Owl are fairly common. Böhm's Bee-eater, Lilian's Lovebird, Bat Hawk, Livingstone's Flycatcher, Whitebacked Night Heron and Brownbreasted Barbet are among the "specials". Edited by: Anduge (Andrew Maganga) :::::::::Mangochi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mangochi beach Mangochi beach Lucian Fratila Mangochi district lies at the Southern tip of Lake Malawi. It is the main tourist destination of malawi. With many place to go and visit, like Cape Maclear in Monkey bay which has a long beach of about 5km, and Boadzulu Holiday Resort makes Mangochi the best place to visit. Don't worry about accomodation in Mangochi because Mangochi has the best Hotels and Lodges where you can spend your nights. Club makokola, Nkopola Logde, Chembe Inn offers good accomodation. Activities you can enjoy in most places in Mangochi are water sports, Fishing, Curio Shopping, Food and Wine, Hiking, Outdoor Adventure, Cultural Exploration and many more. People in Mangochi are also friendly. Sitting on the beach with your radio you will be listening to Dzimwe Community radio station that plays the best tunes such as Jazz, R'n'B, Hip-hop, Reggae and many more. You will also listen to local artists from within Mangochi such as Raymond "wayu" chiwayula a.k.a Mangochi Boy, francis "Dangoman" Kadango and Wyson Matola. A :::::::::::Mulanje Mountains Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Also: Mulanje Plateau. The Mulanje (Englich: The island in the sky) Mountains provide great hiking in southern Malawi. Traversing Mulanje takes about 3 to 4 days. On the Mountain there are huts equipted with firewood and a caretaker, but facilities are going to be improved in the near future. There are no food and blankets available on the mountain. The trip schould be started at Likhubula Forest Station. This is where accomodation has to be payed for in advance(around 5 USD per night). At Likhubula there is a variety of official guides porters who offer their services. Going without a guid is not advised but possible. :::::::Mzuzu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see 45 Minute Drive to Lake Malawi from Mzuzu 45 Minute Drive to Lake Malawi from Mzuzu Pierre Chiwona This is a quiet and attractive city in the Northern Region, situated on a 1000m high plain, about 370km north of Lilongwe. It has recently experienced some commercial development with the return of the Asian businessmen and a new University has just been opened. Mzuzu is a small city without many amenities. The city has an airport 10km to the north which operates flights to and from Lilongwe, Blantyre and Karonga. There is a variety of accomodation including an international standard hotel. Nearby tourist attractions include Waterberg plateau park to the north, a cool 3000m high plateau with good game viewing, horse riding, hiking and superb views. To the northwest is Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve, a well established safari camp as is the case with Nyika. The roads to both camps can be poor, particularly in the rainy season, but Nyika is served by Air Malawi flying from Mzuzu airport, twice a week. Also to the north is the historic Livingstonia Mission and to the southeast there is Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi where lake steamers can be boarded and where there is scuba diving and beach accomodation. ::::::::::Nkhotakota Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i_1 Nkhota kota is a small town on the central shores of Lake Malawi and is rougly located at latitude 13 degrees south of the equator and longitude 34 degrees east of greenwhich meridian. It is about 190 km from Lilongwe the capital of Malaw. Nkhota kota is a historical site ranging from slave trade by the Arabs from Zanzibar through Dr David Livingstone in late 1850s to Dr Kamuzu Banda era, the first president of the Republic of Malawi. Nkhota kota is believed to be the largest village in central Africa(Malawi,Zambia and Zimbabwe). The town has a lot to offer to tourists.Some of the interesting sites nearby are the beautiful beaches, lagoons, a spit and a game reserve with more of elephants which can easily be seen in the afternoon near Buwa Bridge a few kilometers north of the town. The town also offers a getway to Likoma and Chizumulu islands on Lake Malawi on specific days when the ships dock at its port. Although the town is small, it has a unique place on the African continent and is a must visit town. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Stanley David Chabvunguma ::::::::: Zomba plateau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Plateau Plateau Lucian Fratila Zomba plateau forms part of the Shire highlands that run from the southern end of Lake Malombe down to Thyolo escapment east of the Shire river, the outlet of Lake Malawi. The plateau forms the western horizon of Zomba town, the colonial capital of Malawi then called Nyasand before its independence. The Zomba plateau is the second highest in Malawi after the Nyika plateau and is estimated at 2087 metres above mean sea level. The plateau is so unique in that it habours some plants that are found nowhere in the world but in this plateau only.The plateau has a lot to offer like accommodation in the Ku-Chawe Inn, fishing in the magnificant Mulunguzi dam which suplies water to the Zomba town through gravity, the famous Chingwe's Hole which is believed to have been connected to the Shire river over 20km down the plateau, the view of the Mulanje mountain-the highest mountaion in Central Africa, the view of Lake Chilwa with the Phalombe plain to the East and the Zomba town itself down the plateau. All these can be seen from the point called the Queen's View where Queen Elizaberth the Queen Mother had a view of these, birds, primates and other animals can also easily be seen within the plateau. The list of interesting things is endless. Visiting Malawi without having fun and discovering more at Zomba plateau is incomplete and can be regretable. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Stanley David Chabvunguma _________Kasungu Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kasungu town is found in the central region of the country and is 124km from Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. It is within the Kasungu-Lilongwe plain which has fertile soils suitable for arable crops and the town is mostly surrounded by tobacco farmers.Kasungu is a home of the first president of the Republic of Malawi, the late Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda who was famous for his good agricultural policies. The town is well linked to others interesting sites such as the Lifupa Lodge in the Kasungu National Park several kilometers to the west, the Kamuzu Acadamy grammar school popurally known as the Elton of Africa-built by the first president, Kasungu Chipala hill, the restaurants that offers mostly the real Malawian dishes, Chulu,Lukwa,Mphomwa and Njombwa areas where the tranditional dance "Gulewankulu"for the Chewa people can be viewed dancing during some occassions. It is a must for any visitor to see this traditional dance. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Stanley David Chabvunguma |