When to go:
November – March is hot and wet, April – August is moderate and dry and September – October is hot and dry.
Getting there:
Kenya Airways fly’s daily via Nairobi
Ethiopia Airways fly’s daily via Addis
South African Airways fly’s 5 time a week from Johannesburg
Flight time is 13-16 hours depending on route.
Local flights:
Proflight from Zambia 3 flights a week to Lilongwe
Ulendo Airlink has 2 flights a day between Lilongwe and Likoma Island, daily flights to Mfuwe in Zambia, and 3 flights a week to the south of Malawi for easy access to Majete Game Reserve. In 2015 clients will be able to fly from the southern region direct to Likoma Island.
Health:
Malaria
Yellow Fever though Malawi is not a yellow fever risk country, a vaccination is required if travelling through an airport of a country that has yellow fever. (Kenya and Ethiopia)
Visa:
British nationals do not need a visa in advance to visit Malawi for tourism. Visitors are usually granted a 30-day tourist visa free of charge on arrival.
