Malawi
Malawi gives us 10 places and 9 of them are nature and walks.
Quick facts about Malawi
Best time to visitApril – October
CurrencyMalawian kwacha
LanguageEnglish, Chewa, Tumbuka
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #84)
Tours & tickets in Malawi
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Travel essentials for Malawi
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryChicken curry with Nsima
CapitalLilongwe
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number999
Calling code+265
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population17,563,749
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Malawi
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 999
Useful infoCalling code +265
3Malawi with kids – highlights
Why families love Malawi
Chipoka carries 2 of the places we cover and everywhere else has 1. Comfortable months are wide, running apr through oct, which covers the dry season and most of the usable year.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryChicken curry with Nsima
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Malawi
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