Malawi - Useful information for your trip

Malawi is a quite small country located in Eastern Africa without any access to the sea. The Great Rift Valley crosses the country from the North to South, forming the depression in which lies Malawi Lake. The rest of the territory is characterized by plateaus If you are planning to travel to Malawi you might need to know that the country boasts a sub-tropical climate, characterized by a rainy season from November to April, and a dry season during the other months. This country is a kaleidoscope of landscapes, indeed it offers a huge varieties of natural environments. Here it is possible to find savannas, grazing lands, wide forests of pines and cypresses, fertile mountains and rainforests.

In order to preserve this enormous heterogeneity and the uncountable natural wonders, several natural parks have been established. The most important is the Liwonde National Park which mainly hosts fluvial fauna. Hippos and crocodiles abound, but there are also elephants, several species of antelopes, baboons and impalas. It's the ideal habitat for a dream safari.

Beyond the natural parks, Malawi also features different and picturesque villages, which have been able to preserve their ancient traditions. The most characteristic ritual is Gule Wunkulu, a dance through which the young become men. The inhabitans wear ancestral clothes and cover their faces with a wooden mask carved by hand.

Also the capital city, Lilongwe, is a fascinating place to visit on a journey to Malawi. It boasts modern administrative palaces, but also ancient houses. It shows a clear comparison between the past and the present of the country. Moreover, the in Old City it's still common to see a lively and colourful market where handicraft products, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and spices are sold.

The main economic source of Malawi is agricultural production and its exportation. The three most commercialized products are tobacco, tea and sugar. The first one is the most sold and in the cities there are halls dedicated to auction sale of tobacco.

If you wish to visit Malawi according to your own pace and needs, by trusting viviTravels local experts, safety and competence will be guaranteed: exploring a country with those who know all its ins and outs - because they were born and bred there - is an uncomparable experience. Create your own tailormade tour in Malawi: it will be an unforgettable holiday.