Lonely Planet Malawi (Paperback)

~ David Else (Author) "Africa has long been regarded as the 'era of humanity' and hominid ('human') species are known to have inhabited the area now called Malawi, along..." (more)
Key Phrases: forest station, mail runners, overland tours, Lake Malawi, Nkhata Bay, Cape Maclear (more...)

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Product Description

Some travellers linger by the famous lake. Others trek the spectacularly beautiful highlands. All of them enjoy Africa's friendliest and most laid-back destination. Share their discoveries by travelling with this indispensable guide.

• features illustrated section on Malawi's rich birdlife
• includes eating and accommodation listings for travellers on all budgets
• gives useful information on trekking through some of Africa's most stunning scenery
• offers advice about travelling on, in and around Lake Malawi
• 24 detailed maps, including full-colour country map

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2 edition (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864500956
• ISBN-13: 978-1864500950
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,837 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect Malawi guide book., January 4, 2002

By A Customer

This book rocks. After eight trips to Malawi I know never to go without it because I now know I can rely on it. The book is well organized, up-to-date, and gives accurate and practical advice. It's also tightly organized and so it's smaller and more easily portable than most but packed with good information. The publisher has anticipated what we need to know most and there are numerous subjects highlighted in boxed sections, easy to find--health tips, ferry schedules, driving rules, sample itineraries, special sites to visit in each region, etc. The opening section on history and culture is particularly good. Maps, throughout the book, are clear and useful. The photos are wonderful. The lodging and eating recommendations are excellent and, again, reliable. If you're going, get this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Malawi, August 24, 2001

By A Customer

Having previously been to Malawi and with the intention of going back to see more of the country, I found this book very helpful. It gives a nice range of accomidations and travel methods and is very realistic about what to expect from each. More so helpful is the political and cultural history the book gives so that one knows what is and is not acceptable from a foreigner traveling within the country. This book indicates that Malawi is a great place to start an African adventure and additionally gives info about getting to the countries surrounding Malawi (i.e. Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique) and what to expect from them.