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The best time to travel to Lilongwe is dependent on the individual’s choices and needs. The precipitation starts around December to March, so if you don’t like rainy weather this might not be an opportune time for you. However, most of the rainfall starts to fade away by April to June. In the peak season, during August to November, the rain starts fading away, leaving the landscapes vibrant and refreshed.

• South African passport holders do not require a visa for Lilongwe. Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months after the return date of your trip and that you have 3 blank pages available for entry stamps.

• The South Africa High Commission to Malawi is located in Lilongwe.

Address: 3rd Floor, Kang’ Ombe House, Robert Mugabe Crescent.

Phone: (01) 773-722 (local) and 265-1-773-722 (international).

Safety precautions should be taken in any country, and Lilongwe in Malawi is no different. Make sure that you are up to date with routine vaccines before visiting the country. The country is at risk of the following diseases: Hepatitis A and B, Malaria and Typhoid.

If you are not travelling from the US, get vaccinated for Cholera and Rabies as well. Eat and drink safely and wash your hands before every meal. Pack in an insect repellent. Stay alert at all times, and only swim in designated swimming areas.

Also, make sure to photocopy your passport and never travel with the original, which you should leave at the hotel. Always carry the contact details of the South African Embassy or consulate. Check the weather for warning signals before heading out, always pack light and leave all valuable possessions in the hotel safe.

If you like the bustling noise of the city, and you are an absolute shopping fanatic then one of the hotels close to the Lilongwe City Mall is a great choice. The mall has its list of restaurants, which all have a desirable menu available. There are about ten hotels in the area of the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. These hotels render superb services as the rooms are always clean and the staff is extremely friendly. The wildlife centre is also where the rescued animals find rehabilitation.

Not too far off from the wildlife centre is the Ligadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve. Hotels in this area offer a moderate rate for accommodation.

Kuti Wildlife Reserve is about one and a half hours away from the Lilongwe Airport, and only a 30-minute drive from the beaches of Senga Bay. There are great beach houses available to rent and the prices are really moderate.

Trains, buses, taxis and bicycles are all ways in which to be transported in Lilongwe. There is a bicycle taxi service in Lilongwe, if you feel your legs cannot handle the peddle power. There are also car rental services available if you feel the need to be chauffeured. The attractions in Lilongwe are scattered across the town, so make sure that you plan your trip way in advance in order to compensate for the time lapse waiting for transportation to your designated area. The roads are fairly easy to use if you are travelling by car, and the road from Lilongwe to Malawi has been tarred so no 4×4 is required.