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Leisure, Blantyre

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Hotels  

Protea Hotel Ryalls

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Hostellerie de France

 1 Review and 11 Opinions  I never stayed here, but did have dinner a few times, and WOW the French cuisine was top class! Jean... 

Hotels  

Doogels: Packpacking Place

Doogels: Packpacking Place, Blantyre

 frockland Says:  Doogles is located only 3 minutes walk from the bus station. Convenient during daylight, a bit nasty after sunset! The 400 m are not the safest. Be careful. Dorm beds go for 6 US $, Chalets s/c are about 12 US $. The place is friendly and safe. The only disadvantage is the... 

Limbe Golf Club: Quiet Campsite near Blantyre

Limbe Golf Club: Quiet Campsite near Blantyre, Blantyre

 frockland Says:  For the travellers who want to get away from the crowds this is a good choice. The club has got some nice shady space to pitch up your tent. There is an ablution block, a bar and a restaurant. The pool next door costs a little extra money.If the water in the showers will be... 

Restaurants  

Alem Ethiopian Restaurant: Tastyyyy Ethiopian food in Blantyre

Alem Ethiopian Restaurant: Tastyyyy Ethiopian food in Blantyre, Blantyre

 napparawy Says:  It's a hidden gem in Blantyre. The place is small, but the foood is veryyy tasty. The Owner, her name is Alem. Nice lady from Ethiopia, she cook herself. Tibs. It's small pieces of meat spiced in Ehtiopian spices and comes in a pot. with vegitables and the famous ethiopian... 

Transportation  

Cheaper than the multinationals

Cheaper than the multinationals, Blantyre

 sebblit7 Says:  With offices in Blantyre and Lillongwe SS-Rent-A-Car is cheaper than the multinationals and therefore more personal on the service. We hired a 4x4 with Driver (his name was Peter and he was excellent to work with, he's a young guy who is very driven, on top of things and... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Safety

Safety, Blantyre

 frockland Says:  Like in most cities in Africa its not too safe to walk around after darkness. Take a taxi or find somebody who knows where it is safe and in what areas its advised to stay away! Be careful on your way to / from Doogles to the city centre, especially near the railway... 

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TV Satellite Uplink from Blantyre

TV Satellite Uplink from Blantyre, Blantyre

 sebblit7 Says:  Mr. Harry Chuma (Chief Production Engineer) TVM (Television Malawi) tells me that it is possible to feed from Blantyre using the local Telecoms tower. I have not fed from here but if you want to give it a bash call him:Tel +2651 672 498Cell +2659558981Fax: +2651 672... 

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 For the travellers who want to get away from the crowds this is a good choice. The club has got some nice shady space to pitch up your tent. There is an... 

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Food Crisis Malawi October 2005

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 Although Malawi is famous for the huge lake which runs down pretty much down the entire Eastern border, simple irrigation techniques have not been effected. This means that a country that could have... 

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Blantytre - the industrial heart of Malawi

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Blantyre. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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