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“She Is Not Taking a Bath!”

According to our guide an elephant does not wish to attack you but will give you two warnings to move away before she comes after you. She turned toward us, flapped her giant ears, swished the water with her trunk, and sounded a bone jarring trumpet. 

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Beware the Python Vine

Known as the python vine, the observer will catch the immediate parallel to a giant python snake wrapping itself around a tall tree. It has a wide trunk, wraps its host counter clockwise and bears numerous flowers when it is in season. Python vines are said to live as long as 200 years.

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The Custom and Art of Conversation

 In Malawi, the art of conversation is vitally important. In most cases they want to get to know you before doing business. When you pass someone and greet them, they often think you are going to stop and talk with them, especially if you are a visitor to the country. They are interested in you and want to know more about you.

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Balbao trees in the Valley of the Giants

DISAPPEARING NATIONAL TREASURE

Some of the greatest national treasure in Malawi are the giant baobab trees that punctuate the skyline in the lower Rift Valley, near the Shire River.

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Malawi’s Southern Region

The southern region of Malawi, covering approximately 1/3 of the country is the most developed and holds the highest population.

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The Nile Crocodile

“You must remain seated in the boat at all times, and you must not put your hands in the water. Do not stand up because if you fall in the water, I cannot come in to rescue you…”

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Kingfisher

The Malachite Kingfisher

You may find yourself simply amazed at this multiple-colored bird or surprised to see its fearless hunting skills.

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Kamuzu International Airport

Airports in Malawi

There are 11 airports in Malawi with most offering only in-country or regional service.

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An airplane landing at an airport

Malawi Opens Borders

Malawi tourism has announced Malawi’s borders are reopening with immediate effect.

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View Through the Eyes of a Doctor

I drive to my workplace, but my clients walk from their homes, going up and down some hills and valleys to the clinic. Some have to leave their homes as early as 4:30 a.m. in order to arrive at the clinic at 8:00 a.m.

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