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Hout Bay
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South Africa
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Malawi
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WHY MALAWI?
Malawi is known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa'. Although less well known to tourists than its neighbours – Zambia to the west and Tanzania to the north-east – Malawi’s friendly people and dazzling scenery enchant all who visit.
Malawi is known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa'. Although less well known to tourists than its neighbours – Zambia to the west and Tanzania to the north-east – Malawi’s friendly people and dazzling scenery enchant all who visit.
The country is dominated by Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, which runs along part of the Great Rift Valley. Described by David Livingstone as the Lake of Stars, Lake Malawi is almost 600km long and home to more than a thousand species of fish.
BEACH AND SAFARI HOLIDAYS:
It is possible to visit game parks in Malawi and view elephants, hippos and zebras, but the country’s greatest attraction is the lake. Along its shores you can experience traditional village life and gaze on mile after mile of perfect sandy beaches.
It is possible to visit game parks in Malawi and view elephants, hippos and zebras, but the country’s greatest attraction is the lake. Along its shores you can experience traditional village life and gaze on mile after mile of perfect sandy beaches.
The lake is particularly inviting. The clarity of the water and the great abundance of marine life make it ideal for snorkelling and diving, while the absence of currents ensures it is wonderful for swimming, sailing, kayaking and watersports.
SEASONS:
Daytime temperatures are pleasantly warm all year round on the shores of the lake. The months of April and May are mostly dry with only the occasional storm. June, July and August are dry with nice cool nights.
In September the temperatures start to rise again, and October and November tend to be hot and humid. December can see the onset of early rains.