CONTENTS
3 Foreword
19 Golf
A modest but attractive challenge for lovers of golf
4 Introduction
So much more to see and do in the warm heart of Africa
6 LAKE MALAWI
Sailing and water sports galore with luxury accommodation on beautiful Lake Malawi 16 Malawi national parks National parks offer better-thanever wildlife viewing thanks to conservation efforts
Malawi Department of Tourism Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Culture Tourism House, Off Convention Drive Private Bag 326, Lilongwe 3 Tel: +265 1 775 499; 772 702 Fax: +265 1 775 4943 Email: info@visitmalawi.mw www.visitmalawi.mw Destination Malawi was published by:
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52 INDEX AND MAP 79 useful contacts 80 MALAWI FACT FILE
FEATURES
Listings
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Fisherman’s Rest Danforth Yachting SS Rent a Car Sunbird Hotels & Resorts Skyband Corporation Telekom Networks Malawi Majete Wildlife Reserve Mafumu Guest House Mapiri Country Golf Lodge Kumbali Country Lodge Crossroads Hotel Nelly’s Guest House Avis Malawi CDH Forex Wilderness Safaris CBR Tours and Travel Alexander Hotels Land and Lake Safaris Kara O’Mula Country Lodge Sputnik Car Hire Barefoot Safaris Countrywide Car Hire Kalikuti Hotel Malawi Department of Tourism Air Malawi National Bank of Malawi Pacific Hotel
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Lilongwe – Accommodation Lilongwe – Restaurants Blantyre – Accommodation Blantyre – Restaurants Cape Maclear Chikhwawa, Mulanje & Thyolo Dedza Machinga Mangochi Mzuzu Nkhata Bay Nkhotakota Ntchisi Nyika Salima Zomba Tour Operators Car Hire Other
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