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Enjoyable climate

Malawi is one of Africa's hidden gem with more to offer from wildlife, beautiful scenery, lake Malawi but mostly biggest asset lies in its own people the friendliest people in the world both charming and hospitable to visitors . 

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CLIMATE

January, February and March
are the peak rainy months most roads especially in national park are not accessible.

April and May are mostly dry months with only the odd storm. These are great months to visit the Lake – nice temperatures, clear skies and hardly any wind.

June, July and August - our winter months with occasional strong winds. Great months for visiting Malawi especially national parks. The nights are cool and day temperatures are very pleasant.

September - the temperatures start to rise, the lake is calm and the air becomes hazy.

October and November are the hot and often humid months. The lake is calm, excellent for water sports and very cooling.

December and the temperatures are still quite high but can be cooled down by early rains.


VISAS AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

All foreign passport holders except the SADC member countries, require Visa to enter Malawi.
Visa can be obtained at your nearest Malawi embassy or at point of entry.

Health all visitors should be medically insured .

Malaria – we recommend that visitors to Malawi take malaria prophylactics.
Bilharzia can be found in certain areas of Lake Malawi. 
Tetanus, polio, typhoid and the hepatitis vaccinations are recommended.
Yellow fever immunization is required only by visitors entering Malawi from a yellow fever zone.

It is advisable to know your blood group type in case of emergency.

Please ask for up to date advice in your home country


INSURANCE

​We highly recommend full Trip Cancellation Insurance - we do need to charge cancellation fees as stipulated. We advise that luggage is fully insured. Travel Centre bears no responsibility for any delays, cancellation of flights, change of itinerary and retains the right to alter or cancel an activity with just reason. All guests are advised to have full medical and travel insurance.


WHAT TO BRING

You should always travel with soft bags, not hard suitcases (not only for the smaller aircraft but also to fit into vehicles).

  • sun hat
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • reading book
  • swimming costume
  • clothes: shorts /skirts, long trousers, t-shirts, long sleeves, warm jersey (winter months – June, July and august), 
  • malaria tablets
  • strong insect repellent
  • anti-histamine cream and tablets
  • aspirin and other medicines
  • personal toiletries
  • torch
  • photo and video equipment (with spare batteries – if applicable)
  • binoculars
  • spare contact lenses / glasses (if applicable)

If flying in small planes you need to travel with soft bags and there will be a strict limit of 15 kg per person.

Do carry any medications, spare glasses, a change of clothes with you when travelling on international flights in case the luggage is lost for a few days.

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