Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Chichiri Shopping Mall)
There's a wide selection of fiction, kids illustrated books, pot-
boilers, biographies and motivational self-help titles.
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
It's not safe to walk around the city alone at night; in particular, there have been reports of
muggings of travellers walking in between Doogles and the city after dark. Always use a
taxi at night. Also watch your valuables when around the busy bus and minibus stations at
Blantyre and Limbe. Bag snatcing occasionally happens in daylight.
Emergency
Ambulance
( 998)
Fire
( 01-871999)
Police Station
( 01-823333)
Rapid Response Unit
(
997)
Emergency wing.
Internet Access
You will find plenty of internet cafes in Blantyre. Skyband and Globe wi-fi hotspots are
available throughout the city.
speed internet access.
Medical Services
9am-2pm Sat)
This well-stocked pharmacy sells bilharzia tablets (if you've been swim-
ming in the lake), as well as malaria prophylaxis.
Rd; 24hr)
For private medical consultations or blood tests, this hospital, east of the
city centre, is good. A consultation is US$10; all drugs and treatment are extra.
malaria test centre at this government-run hospital, off Chipembere Hwy, charges US$10
for a malaria test. Ask for directions as the test centre is hard to find.
