THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA
CLIMATE
tropical savanna
DENSITY
334 people per square mile
% OF LAND UNDER CONSERVATION
17%
POPULATION
16,400,000
COUNTRY SIZE
46,000 square miles
CONSERVATION SCORE
7/10
People in Africa are known for their hospitality and nowhere is this truer than in Malawi. This small landlocked country, known as the warm heart of Africa, is characterized by crystal clear lakes, inspiring mountain scenery, and the magnificent Great Rift Valley. The lush countryside offers a unique safari experience to both new and seasoned African travelers. Though its game viewing rivals some of the best reserves in Africa, Malawi remains a hidden secret.
Rivaling the vibrancy and warmth of the people is the amazing geographical diversity of this small nation. The Great Rift Valley slices through the land creating Africa’s third largest lake: the stunning Lake Malawi once discovered by Stanley Livingstone himself and often described as an inland sea. The lake’s depths and golden sand beaches creates an ideal playground for water sports as well as being a vital part of the fishing economy. The lake is reportedly the habitat of more species of fish than any other freshwater body, including more than 1000 species of colorful cichlids.
Further to the south, Mt. Mulanje and the mysterious Zomba Plateau, stand out as a hiker’s dream, with mist-covered forests and exotic wildlife. To the north, the rolling grasses of the Nyika Plateau, resemble the Scottish Highlands. Game-viewing and cruises are popular on the lovely Shire River. Now with a lion-reintroduction program at Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi is establishing itself as a safari destination. Malawi has a total of nine national parks and wildlife reserves including Nyika ad Vwaza in the north, Kasungu and Nkhotakota Reserve in the Central region, and the world-famous Liwonde national park along the Shire River.
Malawi is one of the more densely peopled countries of this part of Africa. A large portion lives largely in fascinating traditional villages, descendants of the Bantu who moved into Malawi for hundreds of years up to the fifteenth century. Lilongwe is the capital city, but the former British capital, Zomba City is still known for its British colonial architecture.
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THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA
CLIMATE
tropical savanna
DENSITY
334 people per square mile
% OF LAND UNDER CONSERVATION
17%
POPULATION
16,400,000
COUNTRY SIZE
46,000 square miles
CONSERVATION SCORE
7/10
People in Africa are known for their hospitality and nowhere is this truer than in Malawi. This small landlocked country, known as the warm heart of Africa, is characterized by crystal clear lakes, inspiring mountain scenery, and the magnificent Great Rift Valley. The lush countryside offers a unique safari experience to both new and seasoned African travelers. Though its game viewing rivals some of the best reserves in Africa, Malawi remains a hidden secret.
Rivaling the vibrancy and warmth of the people is the amazing geographical diversity of this small nation. The Great Rift Valley slices through the land creating Africa’s third largest lake: the stunning Lake Malawi once discovered by Stanley Livingstone himself and often described as an inland sea. The lake’s depths and golden sand beaches creates an ideal playground for water sports as well as being a vital part of the fishing economy. The lake is reportedly the habitat of more species of fish than any other freshwater body, including more than 1000 species of colorful cichlids.
Further to the south, Mt. Mulanje and the mysterious Zomba Plateau, stand out as a hiker’s dream, with mist-covered forests and exotic wildlife. To the north, the rolling grasses of the Nyika Plateau, resemble the Scottish Highlands. Game-viewing and cruises are popular on the lovely Shire River. Now with a lion-reintroduction program at Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi is establishing itself as a safari destination. Malawi has a total of nine national parks and wildlife reserves including Nyika ad Vwaza in the north, Kasungu and Nkhotakota Reserve in the Central region, and the world-famous Liwonde national park along the Shire River.
Malawi is one of the more densely peopled countries of this part of Africa. A large portion lives largely in fascinating traditional villages, descendants of the Bantu who moved into Malawi for hundreds of years up to the fifteenth century. Lilongwe is the capital city, but the former British capital, Zomba City is still known for its British colonial architecture.
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
