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have recently been depleted due to a necessary cull, as the overswollen population was
damaging nearby crops. Again, a local guide is recommended. The hippos have a reputa-
tion for being timid, but aggressive when worried, so take care here.
If you're looking for souvenirs, there's a strip of craft stalls Offline map Google map a
few kilometres out of Senga Bay, on the Salima road.
About 10km south of Senga Bay you'll find Stewart Grant's Tropical Fish Farm
Offline map ( 01-263165) , which breeds and exports cichlids. If you're genuinely inter-
ested you can do a half-hour tour of the farm.
CULTURAL TOURISM IN MALAWI - A FEW
GUIDELINES FROM THE RESPONSIBLE
SAFARI COMPANY
Malawians are renowned for their warm welcome, and with tourism still in its infancy it's still very easy to head off
the tourist trail and experience rural Africa. Many lodges along the lakeshore offer village walks and volunteering
opportunities within their local communities, including Cool Runnings ( Click here ), Mayoka Village ( Click here )
and Butterfly Space ( Click here ) .
Guidelines for Visiting Community Projects in Malawi
» Don't hand out money directly to the community - this encourages a begging culture.
» Don't hand out sweets - dental healthcare is not accessible for most people in Malawi!
» Do donate locally bought resources, pens, papers, books etc to local schools and projects.
» Do learn a few words of Chichewa - a smile and a local greeting will make you friends very quickly!
» Do respect local customs by wearing conservative clothing when visiting local communities.
» Do buy locally made handicrafts as this helps to support the local economy.
Special thanks to Kate Webb of the Responsible Safari Company.
Sleeping
LODGE
Safari Beach Lodge $$$
Offline map
( 0999-365494, 01-263143; www.safaribeachlodge.net ; s/d US$110/140, children un-
der 12 US$60;
) Safari's magical hillside gardens cascade in a riot of bougain-
 
 
 
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