Malawi Tourism News http://www.malawitourism.com/ Malawi Tourism en-uk Copyright 2010 Malawi Tourism Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:17:13 GMT Easy Access to Malawi in 2011 with Ethiopian Airlines From 1 Jan 2011, Ethiopian Airlines will be operating 6 flights a week between Heathrow and Lilongwe, with only one stop in Addis Ababa and a transit time of 2 and a half hours or less. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=68 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT vinspired Lake of Stars Festival another huge success! Last month's vinspired Lake of Stars Festival on the shores of Lake Malawi was another hugely successful event - the biggest and best yet. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=67 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nyika-Vwaza (UK) annual lecture and social evening Nyika-Vwaza (UK) Trust are hosting their annual lecture and social evening on the 9th November at the Royal Geographical Society, London. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=51 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land & Lake Launch Guaranteed Monthly Departures Land and Lake Safaris have launched Guaranteed Monthly Departures, starting from March 2011 - the safari is 15 Days to co-inside with a Sunday arrival in Lilongwe and a Sunday departure from Lilongwe. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=66 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Chelinda Lodge Fully Open! Escape to Chelinda Lodge in Nyika National Park - now fully open http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=65 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eco-Decor at Mumbo More examples of Mumbo Island's eco-credentials. This time, the recycled, locally made decorations. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=64 Wed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT More Flights to Malawi Kenya Airways has introduced double daily flights at weekends between London and Nairobi. The outbound Saturday services allows for an easy onward connection to Lilongwe. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=63 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Schools to Malawi The Responsible Safari Company launches dedicated school travel web page and teacher resources http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=62 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sky-dive in Malawi! Nyassa Air Taxi is offering Malawi's first ever skydiving operation between 15 & 17 October 2010 at Club Makokola. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=61 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Extreme sports races in Malawi News of extreme sports races that have taken place in Malawi this summer including the Mount Mulanje Porters Race and the Luwawa Mountain Bike Race. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=60 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT News on new lodge at Majete Robin Pope Safaris have been very busy building a new lodge in the Majete Wildlife Reserve in the South of Malawi near Blantyre. The new lodge, which is situated on the Mkulumadzi River and will be run entirely on solar power. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=59 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kaya Mawa Update News from Kaya Mawa: new quad bikes, special offers and recognition as one of the world's top eco-lodges http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=58 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bua River Lodge Launches Website Bua River Lodge in Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve has launched its website http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=57 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Makuzi Beach: New Managers, New Website & New Email Makuzi Beach Lodge at Chintheche on the northern shores of Lake Malawi has new managers and a new website http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=56 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lake of Stars 2010 countdown begins... On the 15th of October thousands of music fans from across Malawi, Southern Africa and Europe will descend on Nkopola Lodge on the Mangochi Lakeshore for a three day music and arts festival, Lake of Stars. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=55 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT News from Kayak Africa Kayak Africa, who run Domwe and Mumbo Island Camp in Cape Maclear have been very busy of late organising and hosting the Malawi section of the 'Big Kick' for the 2010 World Cup, along with school visits and putting together a special 'Hands on Holiday' package. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=54 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Update on Chelinda Lodge, Nyika National Park Update on the opening of Chelinda Lodge http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=52 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pumulani's 'Small Dhow' Shower! Pumulani now proudly presents big dhow versus small dhow. Besides their popular wooden sailing dhow that guests can take out on Lake Malawi; they have now also found good use for the "small dhow" http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=50 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Concession Available in Malawi's Kasungu National Park The Malawi Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture is inviting proposals to run Lifupa Lodge on a concession in Kasungu National Park. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=49 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT VentureCo Launches Malawi Book Bus. Fisherman's Rest HQ VentureCo is launching the Malawi Book Bus project that joins the original project at Victoria Falls, the Meheba UNHCR project in Zambia and the Ecuador project. Fisherman's Rest in Blantyre will be the Book Bus HQ for Malawi. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=48 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Malawi Art Safari to be covered by Evening Standard - places! Art Safari has caught the attention of the Evening Standard, which will be covering the Art Safari 'Big Game in Wide Open Spaces' trip, focused on Malawi, from 5th - 19th September this year. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=47 Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT New Malawi Tour Operator - Malawian Style A new Malawian Tour Operator is set to launch in July - Malawian Style. They will specialise in comfortable but affordable small group tours. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=46 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT Lion Cubs Arrive at Mwabvi Two lion cubs have arrived at Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve in Malawi's Lower Shire Valley. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=45 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robin Pope Safaris' New Lodge in Majete Wildlife Reserve Robin Pope Safaris' have begun construction of their new lodge in Majete Wildlife Reserve. Due to open in 2011, this promises to be a VERY special lodge in a VERY special location. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=44 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Information Packs Information packs are available to anyone planning a trip to Malawi. Contact our UK office: mail@malawitourism.com http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=43 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT vinspired Lake Of Stars Festival The vinspired Lake of Stars Festival announced its 2010 dates last month and now has news on the artists to perform. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=42 Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News from Bua Bua River Lodge in the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is already proving popular http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=41 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News from Mumbo Island Honeymoons, yoga & pilates, and a personnel update from Kayak Africa's Mumbo Island http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=40 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:30:00 GMT The Responsible Safari Company Links with UN Millenium Villages Malawi's Responsible Safari Company has linked up with the United Nations Millennium Villages Project in Zomba to provide unique ecotourism opportunities. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=39 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kaya Mawa Re-Opens! After 5 months of closure for an extensive upgrade and re-fit, Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island successfully re-opened on 1 April. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=38 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:30:00 GMT New Scheme from the Responsible Safari Company The Responsible Safari Company, has launched a new environmental awareness contribution scheme http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=37 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:20:00 GMT New rooms completed at Danforth Danforth Yachting managed to get their new rooms completed in time for the Easter holidays. The finished rooms are modern, clean and spacious with a definite beach and nautical theme. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=36 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:10:00 GMT News from Ngala Lodge More developments completed at Ngala, and update on their community projects. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=35 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT New Spa at Club Makokola Club Makokola is about to open a new Spa on the lakeshore; and its 24 ft cruise boat is back in service after a re-fit. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=34 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT New Flights As part of its long term vision to connect all the SADC countries, Zambezi Airlines, on 10th March 2010 launched twice weekly flights between Lusaka and Lilongwe with onward services to Dar es Salaam. http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=33 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT Luwawa Snippets News from Luwawa Forest Lodge on the Viphya Plateau - a mountain bike race, new cottages and TV filming! http://www.malawitourism.com//pages/news/index.asp?NewsID=32 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT