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Firewood zomba plateau

Deforestation in Dzalanyama and Zomba, fueled by illegal logging and charcoal production, threatens vital water supplies to Lilongwe and Zomba cities.

lake malawi boat ride

To spur domestic tourism, we should consider pushing national holidays to weekends to create shorter work weeks and long weekends to enable families to travel more.

the swimming pool in the morning

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

A curious monkey at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

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

joma adventure lodge in leopards bay, lifuwu village, salima, 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.

Malawi tourism developments 2024

Two years after the launch of the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan and the Malawi Secondary Cities Project, I find out about the progress.

Chapter Coffeehouse cafe

Coffee chronicles on a slightly chilly August morning at the Chapter Coffeehouse in a leafy Lilongwe suburb.

the serenity of lake malawi from nkhudzi hill

A reminder to once in a while to take a break and experience the crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes and captivating sunsets on Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars.

Tourism minister with a VR headset at Malawi Tourism expo Takulandirani

Malawi Tourism is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and marketing. Other players need to follow suit.

Takulandirani 2023 Chingalire Village

A look at the 2023 edition of Takulandirani, the Malawi International Tourism Expo, and the growth prospects in the tourism sector.

The value of tourism to Malawi public lecture by Minister of tourism Vera Kamtukule

A public lecture by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule on how to raise national consciousness on the value of tourism to Malawi.

Malawi tourism review 2022

A review of events, developments and setbacks that have shaped the Malawi tourism and travel sector in the year 2022

render of Malawi Secondary Cities Plan

A look at the projects from the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan that are located in the Malawi Secondary Cities Plan.

Hiking Senga Hills in Salima

A photo story of a hiking trip up Senga Hills Forest Reserve in Salima and the spectacular views of Lake Malawi, our lake of stars.

Liwonde to Kasungu National Park elephant translocation

Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks and the International Fund for Animal Welfare to translocate 250 elephants and other wildlife 350km north from Liwonde National Park to Kasungu National Park.

Projects in Malawi Tourism Development Master plan

An extract of selected accommodation, cultural, excursion and medical projects in the Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan that are not part of the 10 priority projects.

Malawi Tourism Masterplan

President Lazarus Chakwera recently launched an ambitious 20-year Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan. An extract of details of the 10 Priority Tourism development projects out of a total of 103 projects.

Malawi map illustration mockup

Malawi Tourism Map is a personal project. The recreating an old, torn map of Nyasaland (Malawi's old name) I found at a house we moved into.

boat on Lake Malawi National park in Cape Maclear

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 along Lake Malawi

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

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