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Stories of experiences, adventure and discovery in the warm heart of Africa, Malawi. 

The facade of Ku Chawe Inn bathed in the evening sun

Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the Zomba Plateau and the panoramic views of the lush pine forest and the cityscapes below

Exploring the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, a 70-hectare forested nature reserve in the heart of Malawi's capital city.

Joma Adventure Lodge in Salima, Lake Malawi

Joma Adventure Lodge, an eight-roomed property in Leopard Bay in Salima on the shores of Lake Malawi, promises its guests rest and serenity.

soaking up the serenity of a lake malawi sunset

Take a break and experience the crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes and captivating sunsets on Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars.

Hiking up Senga Hills in Salima district

Hiking trip up Senga Hills Forest Reserve in Salima and taking in the spectacular views of Lake Malawi, our lake of stars.

A boat in the Lake Malawi National Park

Five things you will love doing in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi, the world's first freshwater national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Katawa cottage in Monkey Bay

Katawa Cottage is a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.

fresco paintings in Bembeke Catholic Cathedral in Dedza

Beautiful fresco paintings by Micheal Kapalamula adorn the walls of Bembeke Cathedral of the Holy Family in Dedza Diocese.

Chapter Coffeehouse

The Chapter Coffeehouse is a cafe in Lilongwe serving coffee, tea, cakes and a range of books to read.

Mapiri Country Lodge hot chilli sauce

Passing through Dedza boma and looking for a place to get a hot meal and a cold drink? Give Mapiri Country Lodge a try!

Cape Maclear Booze and Cruise TOur

Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, is a small tourist and fishing village in the Nankumba Peninsula, at the southern end of Lake Malawi.  Chembe Village and the surrounding islands sit in Lake Malawi …

Tumaini Festival 2019

The 2019 edition of the Tumaini Festival took place a couple of weeks ago. A platform by refugees for refugee, Malawian and international artists to collaborate, exchange and create together using the message of love …

Cariz Cakery

Looking for a light lunch in Area 47? CaRiz Cakery, a coffee shop and cakery, should be on your list. And they prepare a great chicken sandwich!

A colleague from South Africa working in Malawi once exclaimed “Last weekend we saw a hyena in the middle of city centre. In the middle of the city! Gosh, it was a culture shock!”

Road tripping through Ntchisi district, central Malawi

It was a day before Malawi went to the polls to elect a new president, parliament and local councils. My wife had arranged a quick trip into Ntchisi and she needed company.

Kachebere Major Seminary

Sitting at the foot of Kalulu hills in Malawi – Zambia border district of Mchinji is Kachebere Major Seminary, a Roman Catholic philosophical training college.