MALAWI - Country profile

Malawi has an incredible variety of stunning landscapes. The unique rolling hills of Orchid clad Nyika; the cool forested plateau of Zomba; the 10000 ft (3000m) climbers' Paradise of Mulanje Massif; the broad and fertile Shire Valley. From rugged highlands to Lowland plains - the scene is ever changing. Malawi's nine Wildlife Reserves offer true unspoilt
Wilderness. 

Experience the thrill of safaris, the freedom of hiking and the
Peacefulness of diving whilst staying in secluded and well appointed lodges Hundreds of miles of tropical golden sand beaches line this, Africa's third largest lake. Relax in the sun on un-crowded beaches, hand-feed tropical fish at the world's first Freshwater National Park and enjoy water sports on this vast fresh water inland sea.

Known as the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi has a thoroughly deserved reputation for the friendliness of its people. Wherever you go you will receive a welcome which is unsurpassed anywhere else in the world. This is a land of smiles, of genuine friendship.

Let the Warm Heart embrace you.

Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve 1000 sq KM and situated at the foot of the Nyika Plateau. Vwaza is Malawi's best kept secret. Aside from the wetlands, the flat Terrain supports mixed Brachystegia and mopane woodland which is a haven for
Elephants, antelope and numerous bird species.

Nyika National Park is Malawi's largest NP. It is a vast range of rolling hills Averaging over 2000m ASL. The area is covered in montane grassland with fern & heather Communities. The air is cool & crisp, the views endless, walking superb and unique game
Viewing.

Lake Malawi The world’s 3rd largest fresh water lake and home to over 800 fish Species. More freshwater species than Europe and N America combined. Warm water, no Currents - a divers dream.

Chintheche's beaches are picture postcard with perfect white sand, rocky outcrops, Rainforests fringing the coastline - a place to relax whilst enjoying the service of small Personable lodges.

Cape Maclear - Lake Malawi National Park, declared in 1980, Includes the Nankumba Peninsula and the surrounding 9 islands - it is the most important Freshwater fish sanctuary in the world.

Liwonde National Park is the prime National Park in Malawi for game Viewing. Thousands of hippo and crocodile live in the Shire River and several hundred Elephant, plus a variety of antelope are seen on the floodplain. Black Rhino, Buffalo and Zebra have recently been introduced into the Park. A boat trip on the Shire River, gliding silently through the reed beds spotting jacana's, egrets, ibis and kingfisher is always a highlight.

Zomba the old colonial Capital of Nyasaland, home to the first colonial Governor's Residence, the botanic gardens, King's African Rifles' War Museum, the Clock Tower (Built in 1926), and the Zomba Gymkhana Club. The Zomba Plateau which looms over the Town with sheer escarpments rising over a thousand meters above the plain below.

Blantyre was a settlement before gold was found in Johannesburg and it was declared a township five years before Nairobi. It’s named after the birthplace of David Livingstone.

Mulanje is a vast isolated granite massif rising sharply and dramatically above the featureless plains. The massif covers an area of 650 sq. km and is incised by several large thickly wooded ravines.