Malawi

Best time to go

May–Oct (dry; the lake year-round).

Currency

Kwacha (MWK). Carry cash.

Taste this

Nsima, chambo (lake fish) & relish.

Stay safe

Very safe & welcoming ('the warm heart of Africa').

Where to stay

Lake Malawi (Cape Maclear, Nkhata Bay), Liwonde NP, Zomba.