Capital City: Lilongwe
Places of interest:
- Lake Malawi
- Lake Malawi National Park
- Nyika National Park
- Liwonde National Park
- Chongoni Rock Art Area
Lake Malawi:
Also known as Lake Nyasa; this lake runs just about whole
length of the country’s eastern border. It is the world’s ninth largest lake
and the third largest lake in Africa.
Lake Malawi National
Park:
Due to the large numbers of fish species, Lake Malawi
National Park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here the fish and
their environment are protected from over-fishing and the overuse of the lake
as a water resource. Other points of interest in the park are frequent baboon
sightings and the ancient 800 year old baobab tree.
Nyika National Park:
The largest of the country’s national parks, it is located
in the north of the Malawi. The park is especially renowned for the more than
200 different orchid types that come into bloom during the wet season. Nyika National Park is also popular as a
trekking and mountain biking destination.
Liwonde National
Park:
An excellent destination for wildlife viewing, spending
several, or more, days at the park is recommended. The park offers visitors its
own accommodation and there are regular safari tours available. Wildlife in the
park includes: crocodiles, buffalo, hippos and elephants.
Chongoni Rock Art
Area:
The other UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malawi; it has Central
Africa’s highest concentration of rock art.
When Should You
Visit?
Malawi enjoys a hot climate as it is closer to the equator;
the climate does become more temperate towards the highlands. November to April
sees hot, wet weather in Malawi, accompanied by equatorial rains. March to
September are drier months. How well you handle hot, humid and wet weather will
determine when you should visit.