Malawi

Head to the beautiful expanse of Lake Malawi to kick back on tranquil beaches, snorkel through turquoise waters and explore unspoiled bays and islands by boat

Trek through untouched wilderness in remote national parks and explore game reserves packed with wildlife

Scour the busy market stalls of Lilongwe for wood carvings, woven baskets and traditional wooden chairs

Malawi is tropical and warm year round.

May to July is cooler and dry (average 10C-24C), while November to April is warm with rain (average 18C-30C).

Malawi is +2 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

English (official), Chichewa, Chinyanja, Chiyao, Chitumbuka, Chilomwe, Chinkhonde, Chingoni, Chisena, Chitonga, Chinyakyusa, Chilambya

Malawian Kwacha

We recommend that you travel with USD cash (printed after 2006 and in denominations smaller than $100 bills) or EUR cash.

Make sure your cash notes are clean and undamaged as many banks and change bureau will not accept dirty, damaged or torn notes.

It is useful to bring along some small denomination notes as you can pay for curios, drinks and restaurant meals in USD or EUR if you run out of local currency.

Do not rely on automatic teller machines (ATM’s) in Malawi.

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Electricity in Malawi is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Electricity in Malawi is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.