Yet, remarkably, Malawi remains untouched and unspoilt by mass tourism. This is still real Africa where you will hardly see another visitor, and it is safe and easy to explore. For decades now, Malawi has been known as the Warm Heart of Africa. Malawi welcomes its visitors from overseas with a genuine warmth that is truly unforgettable; whether they be first-time visitors to Africa or old African hands. 

As well as the warmth of the welcome and the unrivalled cultural experiences, interacting with real people in real villages, there is a whole host of activities to choose from: safaris by 4×4, by boat, or on foot, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving, water-skiing and much more on the Lake: trekking, climbing, mountain biking and walking in the highlands and forests; or just relaxing on a golden sand beach or watching wildlife at a waterhole. Malawi is exceptionally family-friendly and there’s so much available to keep everyone interested. It also benefits from a lovely climate of largely warm, sunny days. If ever too hot, there will always be a highland area offering a cooler escape, and those highlands are the only places it could ever be described as ‘cold’. 

Malawi’s tourism has witnessed unprecedented development in recent years. New lodges have opened and some existing hotels and lodges have been enlarged and upgraded. The tourist infrastructure remains small scale but what’s there is of a high standard. The country’s reserves are seeing the greatest changes. New public-private partnerships have safeguarded the future of the country’s wildlife through conservation initiatives and re-stocking programmes; at the same time improving the safari experiences beyond recognition. If Malawi’s wildlife was ever seen as a weakness, all that is changing! Investment has also been put into local infrastructure, making Malawi not just stunning, rewarding, and memorable, but also easy and safe. It is a destination simply waiting to be discovered!