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Rough Guides name Malawi #3 in 'Top Countries for 2018'
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"Check in now before the crowds do" is the advice from the travel experts Rough Guides as they announce Malawi as #3 in their Places to Visit in 2018.
Each year, Rough Guides authors and editors travel tens of thousands of miles, searching out the best destinations, sights and experiences, from new trekking routes and historical trails to underrated cities and conservation success stories, this week they revealed 18 places that should be on your radar in 2018 and Malawi came in at number 3 - number 1 for Africa.
Rough Guides comment that whilst Malawi has always been known as "the warm heart of Africa" because of its friendly, welcoming people, "Malawi is fast gaining a reputation as a fabulous safari destination too."
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Leonardo DiCaprio commits to protect lions in Malawi
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After being part of the largest elephant translocation project in history, Liwonde National Park in Malawi is now to see the return of lions thanks to funding through Leonardo DiCaprio’s charity foundation.
Lions are receiving critically needed support, thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio and the Lion Recovery Fund. The fund was created by Wildlife Conservation Network and Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to protect lions and their ecosystems across Africa. Over the last century, lion populations have seen a rapid decline from 200,000 to just over 20,000. With the support from the Lion Recovery Fund, African Parks will be reintroducing lions to Liwonde National Park, strengthening the ecosystem as well as supporting Malawi's growing tourism economy. |
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Lake of Stars Launches London Event!
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One of Africa’s leading music and arts festival, Lake of Stars, will celebrate their 15th anniversary next year with festivals and events taking place in Malawi, London and Glasgow.
Known for hosting a festival on the beautiful shores of the Lake Malawi in Africa, the Lake of Stars project has run events and festivals in UK and Africa since 2003, showcasing artists from Malawi, across Africa and around the world. The festival has generated an estimated £1.3 million for Malawi’s economy each year and receives extensive global press coverage from the Guardian, BBC, CNN and more.
LOS London takes place Saturday 10 March and is a one-day multi-venue arts festival championing new talent from the UK and Africa.
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Prizes up for grabs at Malawian Style’s US events
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Malawian Style, a specialist tour operator based in Malawi but also covering bordering country Zambia (with extensions to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Cape Town), are currently on the road in the US spreading word of Malawi and what they can offer to guests. As part of their Tour, Malawian Style are hosting two events in January.
The ‘safari soirées’ based in Chicago on 21st January, and Denver on 22nd, will include a short presentation, show a couple of short videos and answer any questions attendees may have. There will also be a giveaway of some amazing promotional safari prizes. There is even a chance to win a trip to Africa! Snacks and drinks will be available and the events are open to all. |
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Zomba now offers variety of accommodation
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Zomba, Malawi’s colonial capital and the Zomba Plateau that overlooks the town, have a growing variety of accommodation on offer: ‘off-grid’ rustic forest lodges like the Zomba Forest Lodge, peaceful ‘countryside lodges’ offering terrific views such as the Hill Springs Lodge, and the ever popular luxury hotel - Sunbird Ku Chawe.
Zomba Forest Lodge is a cosy and intimate guest house nestled in 20 acres of mixed woodland up on the Zomba Plateau. A perfect forest retreat where relaxation is guaranteed. There are 3.5km of nature trails and a huge variety of birdlife. Completely off-grid and with no electricity, Zomba Forest Lodge is an ideal place to hide away, take it slow, sit back and relax.
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Nkwichi packages combine Malawi’s hotspots
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As well as being one of the most stunning properties on Lake Malawi, the idyllic barefoot luxury lodge, Nkwichi also offers some great packages to combine its unique charms with some of the amazing scenic and safari destinations nearby in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique.
You can’t visit Africa without experiencing a safari. The first package ties in Malawi’s best wildlife reserves – the Liwonde National park and Majete Wildlife Reserve, staying at two of Malawi’s most stunning accommodations: Mkulumadzi Lodge and Mvuu Lodge. With exciting game drives, boat safaris and nature walks, guests will have the opportunity to see the Big 5 up close. To find out more about this intinerary and others, read the full article. |
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Lots happening at Central African Wilderness Safaris
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Central African Wilderness Safaris has had a busy month across their camps with some fantastic wildlife viewing had by many guests. Their latest newsletter featured news of cheetah cubs being born on Mother’s Day!
CAWS have recently launched complimentary moonlit game drives for visitors of Mvuu Camp & Lodge to experience two hides after hours.
And to prepare for the Christmas festivities, CAWS have put together a booklet of everything you can experience with them over the festive holidays. |
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Warm Heart Adventures: A local perspective of Malawi
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Malawi is currently undergoing a huge transformation and is developing as one of Africa’s most complete destinations. Alongside the opening of new upmarket lodges it’s also great to see the emergence of new tourism companies established by local Malawians. Foremost of these is this is Warm Heart Adventures, which provides tailor made tours of Malawi.
Warm Heart Adventures is the creation of Kay Da Silva, a Malawian lady who has been working in the tourism industry for a number of years, fulfilling a variety of roles. She knows her home country as well as anyone and has now branched out to set up her own company. |
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Fisherman’s Rest: Building Blocks & Beating Boreholes
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Fisherman’s Rest are based south-west of Blantyre and supply accommodation and organise unforgettable experiences for their guests involving social and community projects around Malawi.
Each month we publish their newsletter, which showcases all the exciting work they’ve been a part of.
The past couple of months have seen intense focus on the Classroom project as the building team has been trying to cast foundation slabs on three different sites before the rain comes. Fisherman’s Rest have also been busy providing bursaries for outstanding students based on their grades from last year. |
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Not discovered Malawi yet? Malawi is a hidden gem. It is the unique combination of Landscape, Wildlife, Lake and, the People which makes this one of Africa’s most amazing countries. Safe and friendly, Malawi offers visitors a fascinating variety of sights and experiences. The diversity of landscapes, the huge lake and the national parks and reserves provide the foundation for the unrivalled choice of safaris, water sports and outdoor activities on offer.
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