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Malawi Africa, Safari Wedding and Honeymoon Tours MALAWI is the warm, friendly heart of Africa - a place where the Great Rift Valley cuts into Southern Africa creating the magnificent fresh water lake which is synonymous with this country. Along this beautiful expanse of water - some 360 miles long and 50 miles wide - lie thatch roof fishing villages, sugar and cotton farms and a profusion of mango and baobab trees. In the high country on plateaus above dramatic escarpments, tea plantations abound. There are plains and marshlands and mountains, so there is no lack of imposing and dramatic scenery. However, being a small country with a large population, there is very little wildlife left in Malawi, but its lovely countryside and relaxing atmosphere, make it a wonderful place to take a break from the rigors of bush travel. The best place to do this is at a lodge on the lakeshore or in the exclusive surrounds of Liwonde National Park. Travelers enter Malawi at the International Airport at Lilongwe, by scheduled flight from London, Johannesburg or Harare.

Weddings in Malawi

Wedding in Malawi Southern Africa MALAWI SAFARI and The Rift Valley There is no country in all of Africa that has its geogrpahy so sculptured and determined by Africa's Great Rift Valley as Malawi. The Rift Valley is a 3000 kilometre long geological formation that bisects much of Africa from Egypt to Botswana. Towering mountains, lush, fertile valley floors and enormous crystal-clear lakes are the hallmark of the Rift Valley. This is what Malawi is all about. It is a little gem of a country in the heart of central Southern Africa that offers a true African experience.

Malawi is landlocked. It is a long and narrow country, covering more than 1000 kilometres from north to south. Lake Malawi (formerly called Lake Nyasa) is the third largest lake in Africa (behind Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika) and the ninth largest in the world. The lake has an area of 30,000 square kilometres, a length of 580 kilometres and a depth of 704 metres. The Rift Valley is an ancient geological formation with fertile soils; evidence of this is found throughout the country. Throw down a seed and a plant or vegetable will grow. When David Livingstone arrived at the lakeshore in 1861, he was the first foreign explorer in modern times to see the lake. He was so in awe of it that he started missions here.

The Warm Heart of Africa

The Warm Heart of Africa Malawi's scenery is diverse and the habitats are varied. At its lowest point, the country is only about 35 metres above sea level. Its highest point, Mount Mulanje, is 140 kilometres away and has an elevation of over 3,000 metres! Between these altitude extremes, there are rolling hills, plateaus, cool, misty mountains and much varied scenery. Each of its many habitats is protected within Malawi's eleven national parks and reserves. Everything within the parks, from Elephants to orchids, is protected. Today, Malawi is a wonderful, warm, friendly and welcoming country that offers vistors great scenery, interesting parks and some of the friendliest villagers in all of Africa. If you are keen to experience African culture, Malawi is possibly the best country for this. For these reasons, Malawi is commonly referred to as "The Warm Heart of Africa."

Lake Malawi

The northern shores of Lake Malawi are among the country's most beautiful and varied areas. Less populated than the south and well within the tropics, the area has the highest rainfall in Malawi and subsequently the most luxurious vegetation. Remnant patches of trpoical rain forest abound and the spine of the Viphya Mountains runs parallel to the lake and a few kilometres inland, providing a daramatic backdrop. Several large rivers flow into the lake in the area, creating large marshlands, which produce excellent birding. The settlements in the area blend into this natural vegetation with picturesque villages often clinging to the hilly contours of the land. The lake is at its widest here and yet, on a clear day, one can still see the coast of Moçambique, 80 kilometres away.

The beaches here are undoubtedly the finest on the lake - miles of pristine white sand interspersed with jagged rock formations and charming fishing villages. The birdlife here is outstanding with 'specials' including the Bluespotted Dove, Moustached Warbler, Gunning's Robin, Palmnut Vulture, Green Coucal, Narina Trogon, Böhm's Bee-eater and Purple-banded Sunbird. Liwonde Park Liwonde incorporates the huge, scenic Shire River as well as quiet backwaters and lagoons, marshes, open savannah country, woodland and hills in the interior of the park.

As a result of the wide variety of habitats, there is a great diversity of plant, animal and bird life present. Elephant, Sable and Black Rhino are the main game attractions. The bird life is outstanding - it is possibly the best birding location in Central and Southern Africa. The record for a two-night stay at Mvuu is 266 different species counted. Likoma Island Likoma Island is the larger of two small islands situated in the far north of Lake Malawi, on the east of the Lake and very close to the Mozambique coastline.

To visit the island is to step back in time. Just 17 square kilometres in size, with one small dirt road and two vehicles, the local people survive largely by fishing, and farming rice and cassava. The island has hundreds of huge baobab trees and a number of glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves. The waters are crystal clear throughout the year and the diving and snorkeling is among the best in Lake Malawi Plan - malawi safaris, malawi safari SafariWeddings.com is a designated tour operator and travel agent for Africa travel deals, wedding Malawi, honeymoon Malawi, destination weddings.