Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Customs Regulations
Like any country, Malawi doesn't allow travellers to import weapons, explosives or nar-
cotics. Plants and seeds, livestock and live insects or snails are also prohibited. It is illegal
to take products made from endangered animals or plants out of the country. A yellow-
fever certificate is required from people arriving from an infected area.
Electricity
Electricity supply is 220V to 240V/50Hz and plugs are of the British three-prong variety.
Embassies & Consulates
German Embassy
(
01-772555; Convention Dr, City Centre, Lilongwe)
01-774100; Convention Dr, City
Centre)
Consulate
(
01-843189; Rayner Ave, 1st fl, Celtel Bldg)
South African Embassy
(
01-773722; sahe@malawi.net; Kang'ombe Bldg, City
Centre, Lilongwe)
UK
High Commission
(
01-772400; off Kenyatta Rd, City Centre)
Consulate
(Hanover
Ave, Blantyre)
US Embassy
(
01-773166; Convention Dr, City Centre, Lilongwe)
Zambian Embassy
(
01-772590; Convention Dr, City Centre, Lilongwe)
Festivals & Events
The Malawi
Lake of Stars Music Festival
(
www.lakeofstarsfestival.co.uk
)
takes place
each October in Senga Bay and attracts live music acts from around Africa and the UK. It
lasts for three days and proceeds go to charity.
Food
Nshima
is Malawi's staple diet. Made from ground corn, it's ubiquitous and served with a
sauce or alongside meat and vegetables. Despite the fact Malawi has no sea it has a wealth
of fish from Lake Malawi with favourites like
chambo
(similar to bream) and
mpasa
(like
