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Getting Around Malawi

Air: 

Air Malawi (QM) (website: www.airmalawi.com) has a domestic network that provides regular links between Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Club Makokola on the southern lakeshore. Jakamaka Air Charters (website: www.jakamaka.net) serves the main tourist destinations in the country, including the Nyika and Liwonde National Parks and Likoma Island.

Side of road: 
Left
Road quality: 

All major roads are tarmac and most secondary roads are all-weather.

Car hire: 

Car hire: This is becoming increasingly available, with a number of companies offering a wide choice of vehicles. Standards do vary (even with the internationally franchised chains) so it is worth seeking a recommendation. Nonetheless, cars should be reserved well in advance as they are very much in demand. Chauffeur-driven cars are also available.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Bus: There are services in all major cities.

Taxi: These are in short supply and cannot be hailed on the street. Taxi drivers expect a tip.

Rail: 

Central East African Railways (tel: 01 640 844) operates the lines in the country. The main route connects Mchinji, Lilongwe, Salima, Chipoka, Blantyre, Limbe and Nsanje. Trains tend to be slow and crowded and are little used by tourists.

By water: 

Cruises on Lake Malawi are available by local steamer. Food and cabins are available. For details contact local travel bureaux.

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