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Situation
A land-locked country bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania.
Climate
Varies from cool in the highlands to warm around Lake Malawi.
Winters are dry and nights can be chilly. The rainy season runs
from November to March.
Languages
Official Language: Chichewa Official Language: English.
Currency
Malawi’s unit of currency is the Kwacha (K) which is divided
into 100 Tambala.
Health Precautions
Prophylactics/anti-malaria medication is a necessity for visitors
to Malawi. A yellow fever certificate required for anyone arriving
from or transiting infected areas.
Highlights
Lake Malawi.
Best Known for:
The third largest lake in Africa, Lake Malawi. |
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Nyika
Plateau
& Lake Malawi (8 days):
On
Day 1 fly from Lilongwe International Airport to Nyika National
Park. Here you stay at Chelinda Lodge, its 8 beautifully appointed
log cabins offering panoramic views over the high Nyika Plateau.
For the next 3 days explore this lovely park by vehicle, on foot,
on horseback or mountain bike, viewing unusual wildlife, birdlife
and flora. On Day 5 a short flight takes you to Likoma Island
in Lake Malawi. Here, you stay at romantic Kaya Mawa, spending
2 days swimming, scuba-diving, snorkelling, exploring the island,
or simply enjoying the local hospitality. On Day 8 transfer back
to Lilongwe. |
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