🇲🇼 Malawi
Lake Malawi dominates: warm, clear water, sandy coves, and lake-shore villages where the pace stays friendly and unhurried. Parks inland add elephants and quiet walking.
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🇲🇼 Malawi at a glance
Lake Malawi dominates: warm, clear water, sandy coves, and lake-shore villages where the pace stays friendly and unhurried. Parks inland add elephants and quiet walking.
Who it suits
Travellers wanting warm water and low-key local life.
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What the season feels like
May to October is dry, cool, and ideal for lakeside days and wildlife viewing before the November rains.
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What Malawi is known for
- Snorkelling Lake Malawi's rocky bays
- Kayaking near Likoma Island
- Liwonde National Park elephants
- Lake-shore village homestays
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