Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOULDER SEASON (APR-MAY, NOV-DEC)
» Ideal for travel, with green landscapes, but watch for muddy, impassable roads before
the rains have dried out.
» Peak-season prices from mid-December to mid-January and at Easter.
LOW SEASON (JAN-MAR)
» Heavy rains make secondary roads muddy and some areas inaccessible.
» It seldom rains all day, every day; landscapes are lush and green.
Your Daily Budget
Malawi tends to be cheaper, Zambia and Mozambique pricier.
BUDGET LESS THAN
US$50
» Room in basic budget guesthouse US$15-30.
» Ask about low-season and children's discounts.
» Local-style meals are tasty and cheap.
MIDRANGE
US$50- 200
» Double room in a mid-range hotel US$50-150.
» Meals in Western-style restaurants.
» Extra for safaris and vehicle rental.
