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June 2021

Malawi Update

As Malawi starts to re-open for tourism and people start to make plans to travel, we intend to keep everyone updated and inspired about Malawi so that tourism can aid in the country’s recovery fully as visitors return.

After a recent surge of new COVID cases in neighbouring countries, as a precautionary measure, in mid-June 2021 Malawi’s borders were temporarily closed to all but Malawi citizens and residents.

Current Stats

Total COVID Cases: 34 868

Total Recovered: 32 871

Total Deaths: 1168

Total Vaccinated: 383 701

Malawi Population: 19 Million

For the latest updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic as it affects Malawi click here

Lion cubs born in Liwonde National Park

We’re delighted to announce that a pride of lions in Malawi’s Liwonde National Park has welcomed three little lion cubs! The discovery was made by Lilongwe Wildlife Trust‘s monitoring team in April. Lilongwe Wildlife Trust has been working hard to confirm successful breeding in this pride after witnessing multiple mating events.

Malawi Maintains Tourism Momentum

Although we’ve all spent much of the last year in lockdown and Malawi saw very few visitors, members of its tourist industry did not remain idle. Quite the reverse! With time to re-focus, many of Malawi’s operators and properties introduced new initiatives and pushed on with a variety of developments – all with the aim of providing an even better experience for their guests when tourism returns properly.

African Parks share Majete success in Annual Report

African Parks, responsible for the management of 3 of Malawi’s major national parks and wildlife reserves, have released their latest annual report. Over a series of articles, we will take a look at the achievements, successes and future plans for Majete Wildlife Reserve, Liwonde National Park and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. First up is their work in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, African Parks have achieved a huge amount in the Reserve through 2020. And 2021 promises even more, with planned translocations of more rhino and giraffe as well as, most excitingly, wild dog!

Lilongwe Airport safe for travel during pandemic

Malawi largest airport in the capital city of Lilongwe, the Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), has received accreditation to be ‘safe for travel’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airport Developments Limited, a government owned entity who manage the Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, has announced that the airport have been officially accredited on the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) program for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Malawian Style rebrands to Crafted Africa and releases perfect post-lockdown itinerary

We are delighted to announce that the renowned Malawian Style and their sister company Zambia in Style have rebranded as one, to Crafted Africa! As the company has grown and their expertise has extended beyond Malawi and Zambia into neighbours Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the company felt it was time for a rebrand. Offering the same exceptional and personalised service, Crafted Africa can help ‘craft’ your next unforgettable African adventure.

Crafted Africa have also released the perfect post-lockdown itinerary for you to enjoy the wonders in Malawi and Zambia.

New young adult book set in Malawi’s tourism hotspots

A new book, Innocently Guilty, by a new young writer, Ashling Bourke, reflects her extensive experience of Malawi. It was published by The Conrad Press since February 15 2021.

Synopsis: When Lottie Sheldon is sent to an international summer camp in Malawi after tragic events in London, nothing will be the same again for her. The African bush offers something the glittering lights of London, parties, boys and shopping did not: the truth and what really matters.

More developments at Dzalanyama

Land and Lake Safaris, responsible for running Dzalanyama Forest Lodge and for allowing the untouched wilderness of the Dzalanyama Forest Reserve to be discovered by tourists, have been working hard recently preparing for a post-covid surge in tourism to their little known Malawian hotspot. Find out about upgrades to their lodge and new forest shelters on their popular hiking trails.

The first annual Zomba City Festival a huge success

On labour weekend, the historic mountain city of Zomba welcomed visitors to the first edition of Zomba City Festival in Malawi. The Zomba City Festival is a multi-arts, multi-activity and multi-venue festival that extended over three days. With great names on the stage such as Faith Mussa, Eli Njuchi, Dali, Shammah Vocalz and Ishan Cyapital, the crowd was ensured an amazing musical experience at Pakachere.

Bua River Lodge partners with Charistay supporting sustainable tourism

Bua River Lodge and social enterprise Charistay are excited to announce a new partnership in sustainable tourism. Charistay, whose site officially launches in Summer 2021, partners exclusively with independent, sustainable accommodations to promote them and their efforts to a worldwide audience.

GIZ Malawi support Tourism Projects to help those hit hardest financially by COVID-19

GIZ, a German international development agency, have been supporting a series of tourism-based projects in Malawi to help those hit hardest financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past month, we have produced a series of articles highlighting projects they have been responsible for in more depth, showcasing some great developments for tourism and how effective they have been in maintaining the livelihood of many in Malawi.

So far in our series, you can read all about their work on:

Part 1: Mount Mulanje

Part 2: Blantyre’s Mountains

Part 3: Maleri Island

Check out further articles on next month’s newsletter.

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust share their excellent work in latest newsletter & release annual Impact Report

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, Malawi’s leading conservation organisation who also manage Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary, have been busy over the past few months and have released their latest newsletter. Find out about new lion cubs, venturing vultures, and how you can get involved with their work by signing up to one of their placements.

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust have also released their annual Impact Report. Despite the challenges the coronavirus pandemic has caused, this report showcases the facts and figures from a really successful year for the Trust.

Take a look through our selection of recent blogs below

BLOG: Fantastic discoveries by Robin Pope Safaris

In this blog from Robin Pope Safaris’ It’s Monday series, country manager Conrad shares his discoveries of aloe-eating elephants, bird-eating spiders and adventurous vultures!

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BLOG: Perfect Day at Pumulani, by Robin Pope Safaris

In this It’s Monday blog from Robin Pope Safaris, we hear from Conrad their Country Manager for Malawi and how Kuthengo Camp provided a spectacular Cheetah sighting recently.