5 Facts of Malawi

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe

Malawi is tucked in southeast Africa. It is a land of natural beauty, an exotic getaway from the world. It is a unique blend of African culture, incredible landscape, and amazing wildlife. Malawi is sure to attract many visitors with its best kept secrets.

5 Facts You Might Not Know

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The land of Malawi is diverse, ranging from mountainous peaks to lowlands that are just above sea level. Contained within its boundaries is a blend of wonderful natural features from the Rift Valley to plateaus, forests, and plains. Visitors will have no end of outdoor activities they can take part in from hiking to safaris.

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With nine national parks and wildlife reserves, there is no end to the enjoyment of the flora and fauna of the region. The oldest park of the nation, Liwonde National Park, is the place to go in order to see the well-known game of the area. Black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, several types of wild cats of the smaller variety, leopards, and the occasional lion can be seen when visiting the various parks and reserves. There are many attractive lodgings that have been built in the vicinity of the parks in order to accommodate visitors and entice them to extend their stay.

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Lake Malawi is a great treasure of the area, considered a discovery of the famed Dr. David Livingstone often referred to over the years. While it is vital to the local economy for the fishing industry, it provides great pleasure in the form of swimming, boating, and snorkeling to name only a few activities people enjoy in its deep waters as well as sandy beaches.

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Malawi is a land of various tribes, each with a distinct identiy all its own. When tourists stay in a particular area, they can request a visit to one of the native villages to interact with the people and learn about thier culture. Some well-known pieces of art are in Dedza.

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Malawi is a bird watcher's paradise. Enthusiasts can admire a wide range of birds from tiny locust finches to the large Marabou stork at the other extreme in size.