Shorter work weeks: Wins for workers and tourism
To spur domestic tourism, we should consider pushing national holidays to weekends to create shorter work weeks and long weekends to enable families to travel more.
Travel & Tourism
A showcase of the beauty and cultural diversity of our lovely continent, Africa. And my occasional thoughts on Malawi’s travel and tourism industry.
Panoramic beauty on Zomba Plateau
Exploring the beauty and tranquillity of Zomba Plateau and the panoramic views of the lush pine forest and the Zomba cityscapes
Urban nature: Exploring Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
Exploring the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, a 70-hectare forested nature reserve in the heart of Malawi’s capital city.
Joma Adventure Lodge: Your Lake Malawi Escape
Joma Adventure Lodge, an eight-roomed property in Leopard Bay in Salima on the shores of Lake Malawi, promises its guests rest and serenity.
Tourism master plan and secondary cities on track
Two years after the launch of the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan and the Malawi Secondary Cities Project, I find out about the progress.
Soaking up the serenity of Lake Malawi
A reminder to once in a while to take a break and experience the crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes and captivating sunsets on Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars.
AI and tech in Malawi tourism
Malawi Tourism is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and marketing. Other players need to follow suit.
Takulandirani Tourism Expo 2023
A look at the 2023 edition of Takulandirani, the Malawi International Tourism Expo, and the growth prospects in the tourism sector.
The value of tourism to Malawi
A public lecture by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule on how to raise national consciousness on the value of tourism to Malawi.
Malawi tourism 2022 at a glance
A review of events, developments and setbacks that have shaped the Malawi tourism and travel sector in the year 2022
Tourism opportunities in the Malawi Secondary Cities
A look at the projects from the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan that are located in the Malawi Secondary Cities Plan.
Hiking Senga Hills in Salima
A photo story of a hiking trip up Senga Hills Forest Reserve in Salima and the spectacular views of Lake Malawi, our lake of stars.
Elephant translocation from Liwonde to Kasungu
Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks and the International Fund for Animal Welfare to translocate 250 elephants and other wildlife 350km north from Liwonde National Park to Kasungu National Park.
Other projects in Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan
An extract of selected accommodation, cultural, excursion and medical projects in the Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan that are not part of the 10 priority projects.
Malawi’s ten Priority Tourism Investment projects
President Lazarus Chakwera recently launched an ambitious 20-year Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan. An extract of details of the 10 Priority Tourism development projects out of a total of 103 projects.