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I AM ANUDH FROM SRI LANKA. I HAVE PLANED TO VISIT MALAWI WITH IN NEXT COUPLE OF MOTHS. SO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOME ONE OVER THERE WHO CAN HANG OUT WITH ME DURING MY STAY IN MALAWI EITHER FOREIGNER OR MALAWIAN. IF ANY ONE LIKE PLEASE CONTACT ME THROUGH MY EMAIL ADDRESS. ndhmadawala@yahoo.com

other than the standard tourist visa issued at malawian customs, do i need to have a permit to undertake some voluntary work whilst there as part of my experience placement? I have read different things in different places and the Malawian High Commission in London did not seem to know.

I am planning to move to Blantyre next year which is where my partner is from. I would like to know what the town and healthcare are like please.

My boyfriend and I want to go away for around 6-8 weeks June/July/August - we want to stay fairly active (originally intending to go to india but want the sun!) - we want to live relatively comfortably on30 each per person per day (the surrounding countries in Africa don't seem to be quite as cheap) - To sum up we are looking for: sun, beach, cheapness, a fairly safe place, trekking and adventure. We want a taste of a beach holiday but want the majority of the trip to be active and exciting! We've been looking at a few forums and the general consensus is that Malawi is a great place to chill out and a couple of weeks is probably enough - will it offer enough adventure for 6-8 weeks?

planning on go to malawi lillongwe wanted to know the cost of things meals out drinks BEER travel etc in GBP

i need lots of information about malawi. i will be going there in the next 6 to 12 months . and stying for a few months.what is the climate? risk of malaria?

HI There, I am reading a few posts that say you must catch the first bus in the morning from Monkey Bay to get back to Lilongwe in daylight. I dont have much time to wait around for buses and want to spend 2 nights on Domwe Island. I was thinking of hiring a car. How early would I need to leave Domwe Island to get back to Cape Maclear to get in my car to drive to Lilongwe in daylight? is it even possible? To get to Domwe, I was going to stay at Njobvu Village down new Liwonde national park and drive up early morning to Cape Maclear. Is this possible? I will not be in a 4X4, but an small hire car. Thanks for your advice in advance!

Hey folks I am traveling to Blantyre and wondering if any one knows any clean,safe and affordable motels or bed & breakfast. Any help is highly appreciated Xena

hi i arrive in malawi from zambia tomorrow and am wondering if anyone knows any bus companies that run malawi to jo'berg. If possible with hoping on and off through mozambique but if not any help would be grateful. Alternatively any cheap airlines flying this way? Cheers

Hello! I am moving to Lilongwe for 1 year at the end of this month. Can anyone advise on available accommodation? I am looking for a 1 or 2 bedrooms apartment or house with bathroom attached and other modern amenities, located in central area. - Can anyone advise on the average price range? - Just dreaming: Would it be difficult to find accommodation with a Pool (shared or not), how much, on average would that be? - Does accommodation usually comes furnished, or not? - How is the power situation these days? How many hours per weeks is it lacking? Would it be advisable to buy a generator or an inverter? Any other considerations? Thank you, looking forward to relocating!! Annie

Can anyone tell me if there is accommodation for rent at the south end of Lake Malawi? Hotel acommodation on the internet seems to suggest that Malawi is aiming at the luxury end of the tourist market.

I will be in Blantyre, Malawi for 3 weeks in June 2009. Can someone please tell me how easy it is to withdraw cash, eg: location, Visa credit or Maestro debit, travellers cheques etc. Also, are withdrawal amounts restricted? Any advice helpful. Many thanks

Hi, I am going to Malawi, to Blantyre, in June and I have a tattoo at the very base of my shin, about 6-7 cm long, how do the Malawi people look towards visible tattoos. The tattoo is of a cross. I plan on wearing long skirts that completely cover anyways, but don't want it to pop onto display if it is inappropriate Many thanks Sarah

Hello to you all, I'm hoping that someone can help me here. I'm looking for the price for milk, bread, petrol and maize in Malawi. I need this for an assignment. YOur help is much appreciated. Tnx Ciao Adnila

Hi there i am planning a trip to Malawi with my sixteen year old daughter and her mum is slightly concerned about the risk of travel. We are planning to spend two to three days in Blantyre and then have another five or six days where we would like to visit a game park and get to check out some of the sights that Malawi has to offer. Would appreciate any feedback and advice that can assist to "put mums mind at rest" about travelling around Malawi. Would also appreciate if anyone can suggest good game parks to visit around the Blantyre area or do we need to travel further afield and base ourselves in Lilongwe for a few days instead?

Hi There We are 4 friends looking at going to Malawi this december with a car from Johannesburg South Africa. Has anyone done this before or know how to do this. We are having trouble finding road maps/directions We are looking for the shortest and safest route Thanx

Hi- I am flying into Lilongwe at the start of August. Can anyone tell me how easy/safe/expensive it is to get a transfer to the city from the airport? Also- any good suggestions of nice friendly hostels in the city would be gratefully received! Cheers :)

What are the good areas to live in in Blantyre? Thanks

I'd like to visit Malawi and I have a nut allergy. Could anyone tell me how widely used peanuts are? Is peanut oil sometimes used for frying? I have discovered online that peanuts are sometimes used as a flour substitute, for example in Masamba (Greens). Is this frequently done and will I find it difficult to know when a dish contains peanuts? Many thanks in advance. Mike

Can you recommend a health (sports) club in blantyre that i could use while there for a few months? i would deeply appreciate it. thanks. zep07

Hello, I am planning to go to Blantyre for about 6 months, and hope to also travel around the region. I have been looking for information about accommodations in Blantyre and have had a hard time finding much. One site said that it would cost about1500-2000/month USD! That's FAR more than I pay at home! I thought it would be much less to live in Malawi. Is it true that you need to pay that much? that you need to hire security guards?? That is so not what I expected and was surprised to read that. Any and all suggestions about temporary stays in Blantyre would be welcomed and much appreciated!! Thanks! Ellen

Hi Does anyone know whether it is possible to visit the World Heritage Site Rock Art shelters at Chongoni? If so does anyone know about places to stay for a night or two in or near the area in May? I've contacted the Dedza Pottery and Lodge but the web encyclopaedia's mention The Rainbow Bar and Resthouse", "Winners Lodge", "The Boyz Club" and "The Chimwenwe Bar" also in Dedza. Any information or contact details would be much appreciated. Thanks Santigi

I'm traveling to Mzuzu next week. Any advice where to go? I've read a lot about the safety there. Is it truly too dangerous place?

Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with the Nali Factory in Malawi.I am a South African Business Man.

My family is planning to travel to Malawi early 2008. I am looking for affordable secure house to rent for a month or 2 while in Lilongwe? Anyone know how I can make such arrangements? Where can I find rental homes in Lilongwe for a family of 7? How about renting a van for a 3 month period? Any other places of interest you can recommend while in Malawi for a family trip? Thanks Dera

Anyone have any suggestions where to go in Llongwe where they treat aids and TB or know anything about that scene in that town?. Cheers?

Hello! Maybe a stupid question answered many times, but I can't find any good and reliable resource / latest studies. Do anybody know about current situation of Bilharzia in Lake Malawi? THX

Hi, Im off to Malawi in September,is it worth taking a tent to do some camping ? or are the campsites not very secure for one's stuff? Wadoya think?

am visiting malawie in a few weeks and wnat to find a few motorbike tours. off road is best. can anyone suggest a place to get a guided tour?

Hello: I am going to Lake Malawi in 2 weeks time. Not much of a diver, but are there sailing tours around the lake? Ramon