Tag: Malawi

  • Official Name: Republic of Malawi Established: 6 July 1964 (Independence from the United Kingdom) Population: 19,129,952 (2020 estimate) Religion: 77.3% Christianity, 13.8% Islam Language(s): English, Chewa Capital: Lilongwe Order of Visit: Sixty Four      First Visit: 21 December 2017 Last Visit: 24 December 2017 Duration: 4 Days Visit Highlights: Lake Malawi coast, Sunrise over Chitimba…

  • Sunday 24 December 2017. Photos. Highlights: Border crossing, elephants and baboons near the campsite Today we farewelled Malawi with five less tour members and welcomed Zambia for our Christmas stay. The long truck drive today was made much easier by everyone being able to stretch out in their own seat. Kapala have decked out the…

  • Saturday 23 December 2017. Photos. Highlights: Relaxing at the campsite Today I just relaxed at the campsite, not wanting to go diving or snorkelling in Lake Malawi for which you are almost guaranteed to pick up a parasite that will need to be treated in a few months back home. This meant a nice today…

  • Friday 22 December 2017. Photos. Highlights: Lake Malawi coast, Kande Beach Village visit We got to sleep in today with a 7 am alarm and 8 am departure. This gave me a great chance to see the spectacular scenery and sunrise over the Chitimba Beach around 5.30 am.

  • Thursday 21 December 2017. Photos Highlights: The Tanzania-Malawi Border Crossing We farewelled Tanzania today and entered the small landlocked nation of Malawi today. This was our second consecutive long day driving as we covered 500 kms in around 12 hours. This time we left at the relatively late time of 6 am and it wasn’t…