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Country Guide > Africa > Malawi | |
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Travel - Internal Air Air Malawi’s domestic network provides regular links between Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Club Makokola (southern lakeshore) and Liwonde National Park. Jakamaka Air Charters serves the main tourist destinations in the country. Departure tax K150 is payable on domestic flights. Lake Cruises on Lake Malawi are available by local steamer. Food and cabins are available. For details contact local travel bureaux. Rail Malawi Railways operates the lines in the country. The main route connects Mchinji, Lilongwe, Salima, Chipoka, Blantyre, Limbe and Nsanje. For further information, contact Malawi Railways, PO Box 5144, Limbe (tel: 01 640 844; fax: 01 643 496 or 640 683). Trains tend to be slow and crowded and are little used by tourists. Road Traffic drives on the left. There are over 13,500km (8400 miles) of roads in the country. All major roads are tarmac and most secondary roads are all-weather. Bus: There is a good bus system, including an express service, connecting main towns. The journey from Mzuzu to Karonga is particularly spectacular. Luxury coaches connect Blantyre to Lilongwe and Mzuzu. 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. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. Urban 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. Travel times The following chart gives approximate average travel times (in hours and minutes) from Lilongwe to other major cities/towns in Malawi.
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