Lake Malawi is an idyllic location for overland travel. Off the beaten path, in a country that is known as “The Warm Heart of Africa” due to the hospitality of its people, it combines amazing scenery and nice beaches with lots of activities sure to appeal to most people. With […]
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Crossing from Malawi to Zambia
The problem with doing Malawi as part of an African overland tour is that you never spend as much time as you should in the country. We only spent 3 nights in the country, staying only at overland camps on Lake Malawi, without seeing the National Parks or cultural attractions […]
A day at Lake Malawi
Snorkelling didn’t happen today in the end, as the lake is still too rough, which is a shame as it was something that I was really looking forward to. I’ve heard that the marine life of Lake Malawi is incredible so I brought my own snorkelling equipment, planning to do […]
To Kande Beach on Lake Malawi
We have finally made it to Kande Beach on Lake Malawi and I couldn’t be happier. The Kande Beach Resort is right on the lake and it’s going to be a relaxing place to spend a couple of nights. The journey here was, luckily, a lot smoother than yesterday’s border […]
Crossing into Malawi
Today was, I hope, the longest day of the trip so I’m glad that I slept well last night. The single supplement, and the stuff that I bought in Dar es Salaam like pillows, are so far proving to be worth every penny. We’re finally in Malawi after a day […]
I’m finally returning to Africa
After many delays, route changes, company changes, and other issues caused by COVID-19, I’m excited to announce that I am finally returning to Africa for an overland tour later this year. Unfortunately my original trip to West Africa, which I booked 18 months ago, is no longer going ahead as […]