Malawi Travel Guide
One-fifth of Malawi's territory is Africa's third largest lake, Lake Malawi. Many mysterious caves, pristine beaches and lively fishing villages can be explored along the lake. In Malawi, you can stay for a few days on a beach that is friendly to backpackers. Diving and rafting will make you forget that you are in Africa in Malawi. Malawi is often referred to as the "entry country to Africa". Its relatively comfortable transportation and good public security conditions can allow poor tourists to have a preliminary experience of the majesty of Africa.
Communication and Network Malawi currently has MTL Fixed Telephone Service Company and TNM and Airtel two mobile communication operators. The GSM mobile phone brought from China can be used in Malawi. Local calls for international calls: 00+ international area code + area code + telephone number. Calling Malawi number from home: 00265+ number (remove the first 0 of the local number). Malawi currently has 9 Internet service providers, including Malawi Net, with an average Internet access fee of about US$40 per month. Moreover, the penetration rate of free WIFI in Malawi is not very high, and the network speed is slow.
Food Malawians living at the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa have a peculiar eating hobby. Their favorite food is tiny termites. The staple food of local people in Malawi is corn rice and corn paste, and there is very little meat to eat. Termites can make up for the lack of nutrition and calories in Malawi people.
Local people in Malawi eat termites in a variety of ways. Some people eat termites raw directly; others fry them in oil; some people dry the termites and stir-fry them with salt to make "pickles"; others mix dried termites with cornmeal, steam or boil them, and then pour them with a special marinade. In Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, there are many restaurants that serve termite feasts, and exquisite tableware is used to serve termite delicacies at the guest table.
Tips (1) The main infectious diseases in Malawi are malaria, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. The local medical facilities are relatively backward, and the problem of lack of medicine and medicine is still serious. China medical team has been stationed at MZUZU Hospital, an important town in northern Malawi, and another medical team will soon be stationed at the Central Hospital of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. In addition, there are 5 clinics run by China in Lilongwe.
(2) Tourists coming to Malawi should go to the local foreign-related health and quarantine department for physical examination, get vaccinated for yellow fever and cholera, and carry the "Health Inspection Certificate" and "International Vaccination Certificate" for airport entry inspection. Bring your own medicines to treat malaria and repel mosquitoes and some commonly used medicines for individuals. Long-term residents are advised to bring your own mosquito nets. If you find you feel unwell after entering the country, you should promptly take your own antimalarial drugs and go to the local hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
(3) Malawi is the cool season from May to August. You need to cover a quilt or wear a sweater at night, but you can wear a single coat during the day. The hot season is from September to April of the following year, and summer clothes are required.
(4) The local voltage in Malawi is 220V, and the electric plug system is British triple-type plugs. If you use your own electrical appliances, you need to have your own conversion plugs.
(5) Malawians are a bit conservative. Women generally pay attention to fitting clothes, and it is rare to see unaccompanied women appearing alone in entertainment venues. Men and women showing their love for each other in public or being openly drunk can arouse other people's disgust.