We spent one night in Mzuzu, Malawi’s third-largest city and the administrative, commercial, and educational hub of the Northern Region. Perched on a high plateau at an elevation of approximately 1,254 metres, the city lies amid the rolling hills and wooded landscapes of the Viphya...
We were supposed to drive to Rumphi, from where we wanted to hire a small car to visit Nyika National Park, but several agents quoted us an insane 300 to 600 USD just for the car and driver for one day, so we skipped it and drove straight to Mzuzu. The drive between Chitimba and Mzuzu...
Perched high on the Rift Valley escarpment overlooking Lake Malawi, Livingstonia is a picturesque historic town renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich educational heritage, and sweeping panoramic views. Founded in 1894 by Scottish missionaries, it remains one of...
The journey from Karonga to Chitimba, a distance of approximately 91 km, took us about 5.5 hours, largely due to the road’s poor condition. Although the M1 is fully paved, several sections—particularly around the Chiweta–Chitimba escarpment and near Uliwa—have deteriorated...
Karonga is one of Malawi’s northernmost and most culturally significant towns, situated on the western shores of Lake Malawi, approximately 48 km from the Tanzanian border. Today, it is a lively regional centre with a fascinating history that spans both ancient human origins and dramatic...
On the way to the border, we filled our fuel tanks and carried an extra 100 litres of diesel in canisters, as fuel supplies in Malawi can be unpredictable. When we arrived, we discovered that the crossing is not the “one-stop border” as they proudly mention on the website...
We decided to take a day’s rest on the shores of Lake Nyasa before crossing the border into Malawi. Matema is a stunning and secluded lakeside town in southwestern Tanzania, nestled within the East African Rift Valley on the northern shores of Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi). It is renowned for...