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Tag Archives: Malawi
Farewell to the Warm Heart of Africa
We weren’t quite sure what to expect when we first arrived in Malawi. We knew it was a poor country. We had heard how friendly the people were. We knew in the past that fuel shortages had plagued the country, … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, Malawi, overland travel, southern Africa, travel, Warm Heart of Africa
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Budget Update – Malawi
Entering Malawi was a welcome surprise – the first country we entered where we didn’t have all sorts of fees to pay when we crossed the border. Finally our COMESA insurance was paying off, and neither of us needed visas … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Malawi
Tagged Africa, budget, Malawi, overland budget, overland travel, southern Africa, southern Africa budget, travel, travel budget
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On Malawian Forest Reserves…
What is it with Malawian Forest Reserves? We have visited two, and there are a number of questions that immediately spring to mind… First, why is there so little information available about the reserves? Depending on the version and make … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi, Musings, Other Parks
Tagged Forest Reserves, funding, illegal charcoal, illegal logging, Malawi, scouts
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Souvenirs and memories from Dedza
Until picking up our bawo board in Monkey Bay, we had struggled to find special souvenirs from Malawi. Within a short time, that was all about to change! On the way to Dedza we passed a curio stall that had … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, bicycle taxi, dedza, Dedza Pottery, Malawi, overland travel, southern Africa, souvenirs, travel
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Wandering in circles
OK, I definitely don’t want to sound ungrateful – and even a boring day of travelling beats a day in the office – but we have been circling a bit while waiting for our bawo board to be delivered. After … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, bao board, bao game, bawo board, bawo game, Malawi, Monhey Bay, Mufasa Backpackers, overland travel, southern Africa, souvenirs, travel
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Cape Maclear
After a most enjoyable time spent in Monkey Bay – the less touristy side of the peninsular – we headed over to Cape Maclear. Our initial interaction was with the guide touts we met outside the entrance to the Lake … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, Cape Maclear, Fat Monkeys, Lake Malawi, Malawi, overland travel, southern Africa, travel
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The sceptical volunteer
We have volunteered while living in the UK, and there has always been a desire on our part to do some volunteering along the way, to share our skills with others. At the same time, we didn’t want to get … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, aid organisation, charity, Malawi, NGO, organisation, overland travel, preparation, southern Africa, travel, Volunteering, volunteering in Africa, volunteering in Malawi
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Monkeying around in Monkey Bay
On the Eastern side of the Lake Malawi National Park peninsular is Monkey Bay. Our destination here was Sumbi Beach Project, and Grant, Abi and Tom. This is an impressive duo – Grant and Abi. They are 20-something Brits who … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Malawi, Monkey Bay, overland travel, southern Africa, Sumbi Beach Project, travel, voluteering
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CAMPING REVIEW: Chintheche Strip
It wasn’t supposed to be this way, but we ended up stopping in at almost every campsite down the strip trying to find somewhere we were happy to stay. Each accommodation spot is about 2-3 km from the main tar … Continue reading
Posted in Malawi
Tagged Africa, Camping, Chinteche Strip, Chintheche Strip, Flame Tree Lodge, Kande Beach Camp, Lake Malawi accommodation, Makuzi Beach Lodge, Malawi, Nkhwazi, overland travel, southern Africa, Sunga Mayo, Sunga Moyo, travel
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On reaching Lake Malawi
After chilly temperatures in Nyika, we were starting to feel like we were enduring another UK summer, rather than savouring a Malawian winter. Also, after 2 weeks in Malawi, we still hadn’t reached the shores of Lake Malawi – criminal! … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Chintheche, Lake Malawi, Makuzi Beach Lodge, Malawi, Njaya Lodge, Nkhata Bay, Op den tandem, overland travel, southern Africa, travel
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