Tour Malawi
Malawi
Described as the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’, this relatively little known gem of this diverse continent has so much to offer; wildlife, culture, adventure, scenery, and of course the third largest lake in Africa. A year-round destination, some even go as far as to describe Malawi as the most attractive and complete destination in Africa!
The unique combination of Malawi’s attractions are further complimented by its rich cultural interaction and a genuinely warm welcome in a country at peace with itself. The diverse scenic kaleidoscope is almost unparalleled with central Africa’s highest mountain; vast high plateau with seemingly limitless views; forests and un-spoilt game parks and, the jewel in the crown, Africa’s third largest and most beautiful lake – truly an inland sea. With thrilling safaris now rivalling its neighbours thanks to the sustainable wildlife revolution brought about by Africa Parks, it’s easy to see why Malawi is now proving so popular.
Malawi’s Landscapes & Culture
Malawi offers the visitor one of the most varied landscapes in all Africa. The highest peaks touch 10 000ft (3 000m) while the lowest point is barely above sea level. It is generally a green, lush country, with plateaus, highlands, forests, mountains, plains, escarpments and dramatic river valleys. The variety of scenery is a major attraction complimented by good accommodation options and numerous outdoor activities.
The Malawian people are its greatest asset – friendly and welcoming to a fault. Every visitor is met with a smile and the warmth of the welcome is genuine and long-lasting. There are a number of places of particular cultural and historical interest, but all travel will include some element of cultural experience because engagement with local people is very much a part of any stay and it is that natural cultural interaction with real (and very friendly!) people in real villages that is usually the highlight of any visit.
Malawi’s Lake & Wildlife
The jewel in the crown of the country’s tourist experiences is Lake Malawi, ‘discovered’ by missionary-explorer Dr David Livingstone just over 150 years ago. Although totally landlocked, Malawi is not denied its inland sea. This vast body of freshwater fringed by beaches of golden sand is not only a scenic wonderland but it provides water sport opportunities for those looking for something beyond sun, sand and swimming.
Malawi is blessed with a rich diversity of flora and fauna and has nine national parks and wildlife reserves. Whilst it may not have quite the sheer numbers of large mammals as some of its better known neighbours, it makes up for this in other ways. Malawi provides intensive and exclusive wildlife viewing in unspoiled areas of genuine wilderness. Public-private partnerships in recent years have transformed Malawi’s parks & reserves through re-stocking initiatives whilst increased protection have resulted in a boom in wildlife numbers and the emergence of high quality safari experiences.
