Malawi

By Philip Briggs

Paperback, 320 pages

16pp colour photos & 44 maps

Published: April 2010 (5th edition)
ISBN: 9781841623139
Format: 216mm x 135mm
Status: Available

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There's more to Malawi than its lake. This fifth edition of the Bradt guide explores the country's rolling plateaux and massifs and its five national parks and four game reserves. Adventurers, meanwhile, can discover how to kayak off Cape Maclear, hike up Mount Mulanje or cross the wildlife-rich Nyika Plateau on horseback. The book covers the country's dynamic music scene and uncovers little-visited gems such as Dedza and Elephant Marsh. And if visitors must find a luxury lodge on Lake Malawi's palm-fringed shore on whose deck to sip their sundowners – well, this book tells them how to pull that off, too.

An invaluable guide for visitors to this most explorable, affordable and tranquil of African countries, whose low-key charm most visitors find thoroughly addictive, Bradt’s Malawi provides readers with advice on planning their itinerary, wildlife and bird species identification, conservation areas, national parks and a detailed history of the country.

Series: Bradt Travel Guides

Rating: 5 / 5 stars - 7 vote(s).

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Contents
About Philip Briggs
Customer Reviews (7)
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Press Reviews:

'Briggs's information is up to date and reliable, and he comes across as an intelligent, courteous traveller who clearly enjoys the country.'

Times Literary Supplement

Customer Reviews:

Reviewed by: W Wood on 13th December 2010 12:00AM

'Excellent - clear and informative. Easy to use.'

Reviewed by: C. Yeomans on 8th August 2010 12:00AM

'Am currently planning a trip to Malawi and find the health section invaluable.'

Reviewed by: H. Farrow on 29th June 2010 12:00AM

'Comments were of value - very helpful and accurate - best I have read!'

Reviewed by: John Harron on 12th March 2010 12:00AM

'Quite distinct. And really useful especially as they cover places the the other guide books published pass by.'

Reviewed by: A Cook on 1st February 2010 12:00AM

'Interesting history section.'

Reviewed by: Glenys Brookes on 22nd July 2009 12:00AM

'Excellent background information to understand the country that our sponsored child lives in.'

Reviewed by: Rose Terry on 2nd March 2009 12:00AM

'Excellent history and background notes.'

Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background and History
Geography, Climate, History, Government and administration, Economy, People and culture
Chapter 2 Flora and Fauna
Vegetation, Conservation areas, Wildlife
Chapter 3 Practical Information
When to visit, Itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money and banking, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Public holidays, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette
Chapter 4 Health
Preparations, In Malawi
PART TWO LILONGWE AND SOUTH-CENTRAL MALAWI
Chapter 5 Lilongwe
History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators and safari companies, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Short trips from Lilongwe
Chapter 6 Senga Bay and Surrounds
Getting there and around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 7 Dedza and Surrounds
Dedza, Chongoni Rock Art Area
Chapter 8 Lake Malawi National Park
Monkey Bay, Cape Maclear, Inside Lake Malawi National Park
Chapter 9 Mangochi and the Southern Lakeshore
Mangochi, From Mangochi to Monkey Bay
PART THREE SOUTHERN MALAWI
Chapter 10 Liwonde
Liwonde Town, Liwonde National Park
Chapter 11 Zomba and Surrounds
Zomba, Zomba Plateau, Exploring Zomba Plateau, Lake Chilwa
Chapter 12 Blantyre
History, Getting there and away, Orientation and getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators and safari companies, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 13 Mulanje and Surrounds
Mulanje Town, The Mulanje ring road, Mulanje Massif, Thyolo
Chapter 14 Lower Shire Valley
Getting around, Chikwawa, Majete Wildlife Reserve, Lengwe National Park, Nchalo Sugar Estate, Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve, Bangula, Elephant Marsh
PART FOUR NORTH-CENTRAL MALAWI
Chapter 15 Inland from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
Ntchisi Forest Reserve, Kasungu, Kasungu National Park, Mzimba, South Viphya Forest Reserve
Chapter 16 Nkhotakota and Surrounds
History, Getting there and away, Tourist information, Where to stay and eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see, Beaches south of Nkhotakota, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Chapter 17 The Lakeshore from Dwangwa to Chintheche
Dwangwa, Kande, Bandawe, Chintheche
Chapter 18 The Lake Ferry and the Islands
The Lake Ferry, Likoma Island, Exploring Likoma, Chizumulu Island
Chapter 19 Nkhata Bay
Getting there and away, Tour/activity operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, Around Nkhata Bay
PART FIVE MZUZU
Chapter 20 Mzuzu
History, Getting there and away, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see
Chapter 21 Nyika and Vwaza
Rumphi, Nyika National Park, Exploring Nyika, Further afield, Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Exploring Vwaza
Chapter 22 Livingstonia and the Northern Lakeshore Resorts
Kandewe Cultural Heritage Site, The lakeshore from Chiweta to Ngala, Livingstonia, Exploring Livingstonia and surrounds
Chapter 23 Karonga and the Far North
Karonga, Chitipa, Misuku Hills, Exploring Misuku
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index

Philip Briggs has written and co-authored ten Bradt travel guides and has contributed to numerous other books, travel and wildlife magazines.