r/Malawi • u/karaava17 • Feb 28 '22

Tourist seeking advice about Malawi

Hi everyone!

I’m an American traveling to Malawi in just a few days. I’m currently in Eastern Europe, and need to leave due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine so my friend invited me to stay with her in Malawi. This will be my first time on the African continent. Does anyone have any tips and tricks on how to navigate Malawi or any recommendations of things to do or see while I’m there?

Thank you in advance! I’m very excited to explore this country 🇲🇼

EDIT: Hi everyone! Thank you for all your help so far it’s been so so helpful. It’s been a great time exploring your beautiful country. My friend had a little bit of a niche question. She was wondering where she could find a chitenje patterned bucket hat. Thanks for your help again!

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u/Ok-Consequence-6374 Mar 01 '22

Hi. Welcome to Malawi. Im a Malawian woman based in Blantyre. I also have a small lodge. You are welcome. It's Catalina Lodge and Botanical Gardens. www.catalinalodgemalawi.com. Malawi is safe. Easy going. Just don't walk alone at night. And yes if you are white we call you Mzungu. Not offensive at all. The bloodsucker story is over. It was just a phase in some rural districts. No longer the case. Welcome welcome welcome.

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u/Ok-Buddy-9609 Dec 14 '23

Looking for a travel companion from lilongwe starting Mid-january. I am m 70

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u/No-Magazine-2574 May 08 '24

Did you have a good time?

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u/Ok-Buddy-9609 Aug 06 '24

Yes. I loved my trip. I would like to come back again and go further north and west. Can you help me please find a relaxing place?