What connects the friendliest people in the world with 500 elephants on trucks, and fish with amazing fashion sense? Malawi.

In this episode, André chats with Lindsay, a Malawi-born tourism expert who has been showing travellers the magic of her country for over 25 years, about why Malawi is Africa’s best-kept secret. From safaris without the crowds, to the sparkling waters of Lake Malawi (a.k.a. the “Calendar Lake”), to the misunderstood hyena who just wanted to go home… Malawi has a way of surprising even the most seasoned traveller.

We’ll dive into the Big Five, lake-side beaches, soulful highlands, and colourful cichlids you’ve probably seen in aquariums but never in the wild. You'll learn what a classic two-week itinerary might look like and what to expect in terms of accommodation and food (spoiler: no giant hotel chains, but plenty of soul)

Lindsay shares insider tips, funny stories, and what makes the “Warm Heart of Africa” truly warm. So, whether you’ve never heard much about Malawi (apart from Madonna and a baby…) or you’re already planning your second trip, this episode will make you curious, inspired, and maybe even a little hungry for Nsima Pap and curry.

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Ulendo Safaris: https://ulendo.net/

Malawi Tourism: https://visitmalawi.mw/

Stops on a suggested Malawi Itinerary:

- Lilongwe: https://visitmalawi.mw/lilongwe-capital-city/

- Majete Wildlife Reserve: https://www.africanparks.org/the-parks/majete

- Liwonde National Park: https://www.africanparks.org/the-parks/liwonde

- Zomba Plateau in the Highlands: https://www.malawitourism.com/regions/south-malawi/zomba-plateau/

- Mulanje area: https://visitmalawi.mw/mulanje-and-thyolo/

- Shire Highlands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_Highlands

- Lake Malawi: https://www.malawitourism.com/experiences/lake/

- Senga Bay: https://www.malawitourism.com/regions/central-malawi/salima-senga-bay/

- Nyika Plateau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyika_Plateau

- Nyika National Park: https://www.malawitourism.com/regions/north-malawi/nyika-national-park/

- Mandala House in Blantyre: https://societyofmw.org/the-mandala-house/

- The Makokola Retreat: https://makokola.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve: https://www.africanparks.org/the-parks/nkhotakota/visit-nkhotakota

Kasungu National Park: https://www.malawitourism.com/regions/central-malawi/kasungu-national-park/

Peace Parks: https://www.peaceparks.org/

Moving 500 elephants in Malawi: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/500-elephants-move-malawi-africa-video-spd

Cichlids – article about Lake Malawi: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/mystery-lake-malawi-180971442/

Idi Amin and the expulsion of Asians from Uganda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_Asians_from_Uganda

The Musician and Poet - Q Malewezi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qabaniso_Malewezi

The Malawian Comedian from Britain’s Got Talent (and more): Daliso Chaponda

https://dalisochaponda.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqUDzfjuGbg

Nsima Pap Recipe – how to make Malawi’s traditional food: https://orantcharitiesafrica.org/learn-to-make-nsima-malawis-staple-food/