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.

Deforestation in Dzalanyama and Zomba, fueled by illegal logging and charcoal production, threatens vital water supplies to Lilongwe and Zomba cities.

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.

A look at my journey of volunteering with Radio Maria Malawi as the radio station celebrates 25 years as the Christian voice in your home.

Exploring the beauty and tranquillity of Zomba Plateau and the panoramic views of the lush pine forest and the Zomba cityscapes

Exploring the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, a 70-hectare forested nature reserve in the heart of Malawi's capital city.

Joma Adventure Lodge, an eight-roomed property in Leopard Bay in Salima on the shores of Lake Malawi, promises its guests rest and serenity.

Two years after the launch of the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan and the Malawi Secondary Cities Project, I find out about the progress.

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.

Malawi Tourism is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and marketing. Other players need to follow suit.

A look at the 2023 edition of Takulandirani, the Malawi International Tourism Expo, and the growth prospects in the tourism sector.

A public lecture by Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule on how to raise national consciousness on the value of tourism to Malawi.

A review of events, developments and setbacks that have shaped the Malawi tourism and travel sector in the year 2022

A look at the projects from the Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan that are located in the Malawi Secondary Cities Plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malawi Tourism Map is a personal project. The recreating an old, torn map of Nyasaland (Malawi's old name) I found at a house we moved into.

Five things you will love doing in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi, the world's first freshwater national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A photo overview of Katawa Cottage, a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.

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