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Fishermen on Lake Malawi
I travelled to Malawi for the first time in April this year, spending a week in the “Warm Heart of Africa”. It was a wonderful experience and for once, the slogan is true. Malawi is spectacular, her people are extremely friendly and yet for European travellers – especially from the Nordic region – the country is off the radar.
Our aim is to change that – both with a full trip report and detailed accommodation reviews here on Grown-up Travel Guide and by offering customised itineraries through our new tour operator The Grown-up Travel Company.
In the meantime, here are fourteen photos to whet your appetite for Malawi – come back soon for the full story:
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My room (on the left) at Kumbali Country Lodge, Lilongwe
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The working farm at Kumbali Country Lodge, Lilongwe
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A snap from my morning run at Kumbali Country Lodge, Lilongwe
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Old-school telephone box in Salima en route to Lake Malawi
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Fish eagle, Kumbali Lake Retreat on Lake Malawi
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Relaxing at Kumbali Lake Retreat on Lake Malawi
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On the road in Malawi
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Drone shot of Main beach, Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Lake Malawi
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Boat trip from Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Lake Malawi
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View from the balcony, Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Lake Malawi
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Eco-friendly bicycle taxi
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Sunset canoeing, Tongole Wilderness Lodge, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
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Elephant, Tongole Wilderness Lodge, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

what a beautiful photo! I really love elephants, they look very nice and kind.
Absolutely breathtaking pictures! Makes me want to leave my job and go for a trip around the globe!
Beautiful place, I would love to spend some time far away form the big city in a hut like that for sure.