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Malawi Newsletter

January 2023

Malawi Developments 2022 / 2023

Malawi was recognised as a Lonely Planet Top 10 Best in Travel Country for 2022 for its continued efforts in developing sustainable tourism even through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many in Malawi’s tourist industry have since introduced new initiatives and pushed on with a variety of developments through 2022 & continuing in to 2023 – mostly geared towards ensuring that they and their guests have a positive impact on the country. Discover Malawi’s developments in the areas below:

Malawi's Tour Operators

Malawi's Lodges & Hotels

Wildlife & Conservation

Malawi Heading for the Top: Climbing riches show endless potential

A newly emerging operation, Climb Malawi, is now drawing attention to Malawi’s climbing riches, and giving residents and visitors increasing opportunities to access them. A self-proclaimed ‘socio-economically inclusive climbing community in the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ where everyone is welcome and no one is turned away’, Climb Malawi has set up a donation-based climbing gym in Lilongwe, and is developing bouldering and climbing areas around the country.

A new generation of cheetahs born in Liwonde National Park

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), responsible for running Malawi’s only wildlife rehabilitation centre and a key campaigner in Malawi’s fight against wildlife crime, have reported news of cheetah cubs recently born spotted in Liwonde National Park. These cubs represent the third generation of cheetahs to be born in Liwonde since the reintroduction in 2017 by African Parks in partnership with Endangered Wildlife Trust and DNPW Malawi.

Malawi back on show! Get Free Tickets to ‘Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show’!

‘Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show’ in London, is one of the UK’s top travel exhibitions, dedicated to giving visitors the chance to discover brilliant new parts of the world. Best of all, Malawi will be back at the 2023 show in February! As hundreds of destinations come together offering fantastic new ideas as well as expert advice – you should feel inspired in no time! It is also the perfect place to discover more about Malawi and talk to our professionals who can help plan your next adventure.

Two fantastic special offers welcome guests to Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat, resting on the southern lakeshore’s sandy white beaches, welcomes guests in 2023 with two excellent offers running in January and February.

1 2 Travel Africa furthers its sustainable credentials

The new year started great for 1 2 Travel Africa. Not only did their Dream Holidays and Workations in Malawi get published in two magazines in the Netherlands, they now also joined the Better Places family as their official Malawi travel expert.

The latest from Central African Wilderness Safaris

Central African Wilderness Safaris, one of Malawi’s long standing tour operators who also run the iconic Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park and four other properties in Malawi, release regular newsletters. Check out the links below see everything they’ve been up over the past few months, written in their own words.

December 2022: Waiting for the Rains

October 2022: A Walk on the Banks of the Shire

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust: Lions of Liwonde, Placement discounts & 2023 Course Announcements

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT), responsible for running Malawi’s only wildlife rehabilitation centre and a key campaigner in Malawi’s fight against wildlife crime, has shared some recent news from on the ground in Liwonde, as well as some interesting ways you can get involved with their work.

Zomba Forest Lodge welcomed return of Run4Reforestation

Zomba Forest Lodge, located deep within the forest woodlands of Malawi’s Zomba Plateau, proudly welcomed the return of Run4Reforestation last year, arranged by not for profit organisation Zomba TREEZ.

Highlights from the last year from Ripple Africa

Ripple Africa, a charity operating in Malawi striving to empower communities so they themselves can achieve a sustainable future, released their 2021 – 2022 Impact Report last year showcasing some fantastic achievements. We have picked out some of our favourite in the article.

Take a look through our selection of recent blogs below

BLOG: Worthwhile Journey for Wildlife, by Robin Pope Safaris

In this blog from Robin Pope Safaris, we hear from Nancy McDaniel, a guest of Robin Pope Safaris who shares her thrilling experience of Majete Wildlife Reserve staying at Mkulumadzi Lodge followed by her excursion to Liwonde National Park staying at Kuthengo Camp. Plenty of excellent sightings inbound!

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BLOG: Birding Highlights at Pumulani, by Robin Pope Safaris

In this blog from Robin Pope Safaris, we are heading over to Lake Malawi where we hear from the team at Pumulani who have witnessed an interesting catalogue of birds land around the lodge recently.