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Blantyre

When to go

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Best months: May–September · Wet season: January–March, December · Dry season: April–November

Articles

Malawi in the blog

Malawi Travel Guide

Planning Guides

Malawi Travel Guide

What to see and do in the Land of the Lake

The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip

Planning Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip

All the insider info you’ll ever need

The Best of 2018

Planning Guides

The Best of 2018

What did we, and our travellers, get up to in 2018?

Top 10 family safari houses in Africa

Planning Guides

Top 10 family safari houses in Africa

Perfectly private spaces to relax on a family safari

Top 10 Eco-friendly safari lodges

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Top 10 Eco-friendly safari lodges

Setting the standards for sustainable and responsible travel

Best African Beaches for Bookworms

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Best African Beaches for Bookworms

Tropical spots to relax with a novel

Our Experts

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Joanna Rigby-Jones

Malawi Travel Specialist

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Jenna Coiley

Malawi Travel Specialist

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Kristin Jessup

Malawi Travel Specialist

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Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

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