Katawa Cottage on Lake Malawi
A photo overview of Katawa Cottage, a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.
Travel & Tourism
A showcase of the beauty and cultural diversity of our lovely continent, Africa. And my occasional thoughts on Malawi’s travel and tourism industry.
Weekend find: Mapiri Country Lodge in Dedza
Passing through Dedza boma and looking for a place to get a hot meal and a cold drink? Give Mapiri Country Lodge a try!
Sunset boat cruise on Lake Malawi
A photostory of a boat cruise in Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, a small tourist and fishing village in the Nankumba Peninsula, on the southern tip of Lake Malawi.
Rethinking domestic tourism in Malawi
With COVID-19 cutting off revenue from international tourists and conferences, Malawi has to rethink its strategy and package products for domestic tourism.
Art, food and fashion at Tumaini Festival
Tumaini Festival is primarily a music festival. But on the peripherals, a lot of art, fashion and food is happening.
Weekend find: Light lunch at 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!
On Ntchisi’s back roads
It was a day before Malawi went to the polls to elect a new president, parliament and local councils. My
Takulandirani Malawi Tourism Expo
How can tourism properties and destinations use digital marketing to attract visitors? A digital marketing presentation at the 2019 Malawi International Tourism expo.
Grandeur on the border: Kachebere Major Seminary
Sitting at the foot of Kalulu hills on the Malawi-Zambia border district of Mchinji is St Anthony Kachebere Major Seminary, a Roman Catholic philosophical training college.
Lake Malawi at Chintheche: Life’s a beach!
Sun and sand, fresh fish and cold beer. A photo story of the pristine beaches of Chintheche on the northern shores of Lake Malawi.
Tumaini Festival 2018
The fifth edition of the Tumaini Festival was held over the weekend at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa, central Malawi. Two days of music, dance and poetry.
Rwanda: Pilgrimage in the land of a thousand hills
Last week I returned from a pilgrimage to Rwanda. I was in a group of 60 who participated in a
Tea, Coffee and Tourism
Malawi tourism has largely promoted wildlife and Lake Malawi. With changing tourism trends, can the country look to tea to attract visitors?
Kabumba Hotel: Perfect choice for Lake of Stars 2018
Lake of Stars makes its return this year and will be held at the newly built Kabumba Hotel in Leopard’s
Mangochi declared a town… finally!
President Joyce Banda has declared Mangochi a town. Will this boost tourism to Malawi in general and Lake Malawi in particular?