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Pro
Casual, compact, lively
Con
Nothing much to do
In a nutshell
Warm and friendly Town
hongkong88 Says: The Lilongwe is a typical SPCA set up to help local stray dogs and cats. They do a good job with limited resources. Visit their website and consider making a donation. I gave in person during a recent business trip to Lilongwe and they are a legitimate organization.
katie11 Says: It's the only wildlife sanctuary in Malawi and takes in rescued and orphaned wildlife from all over the country. They have all sorts of animals, including permanent residents such as Bella the lion and Kambuku the Leopard, and take in many that they rehabilitate ready for...
georeiser Says: Body massage is available at the fine hotels Sunbird Capital and Cresta Crossroads. Massage is also available at the Chinese run beauty salon opposite to Goodfellows bar, Noble House Chinese restaurant in Old Town and Bird Massage in Area 10 (New town).
6 Reviews and 37 Opinions I had a wonderful stay at Madidi Lodge in April 2011. The manager/owners are very friendly and...
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Korea Garden Lodge: Not exactly Korean food but OK anyway
hongkong88 Says: I was a bit disappointed because Koreans own the hotel in which the restaurant is located and were much in evidence running the place. The setting is nice outside but covered. The menu is extensive with lot of choices. I had the bulgogi and kimchi and both were OK but not...
Buchannan's Grill: Very Nice Upscale Place
hongkong88 Says: Had a very good dinner here during a recent business trip. Went with a businessman who travels to Lilongwe frequently. The soup was excellent and our parties' variety of entrees all got good reviews. The waitstaff is very friendly and the place always has good specials. The...
Mama Mia: Great Minestrone Soup and Pizza
hongkong88 Says: I ate there twice during a recent trip and enjoyed both dinners. A colleague who visits Lilongwe regularly said it had the best pizza in town. I had two types of pasta and both were good. The minestrone soup is as good as I have had anywhere. Minestrone soup.
Chez Ntemba disco: Chez Ntemba disco
georeiser Says: Chez Ntemba is one of two discos in Lilongwe. It's the most popular dance place in Lilongwe. Friday and Saturday nights are the best time to go and it’s open until the next morning.
Starlight disco: Starlight disco
georeiser Says: Starlight disco is one of two discos in Lilongwe. It is open during the week, but Friday and Saturday nights are the best. The crowd at this place are young middle class people. And the music is African or American Hip-Hop music. The place has pool tables.
georeiser Says: Harry’s Bar is also a Mzungu-owned bar in Lilongwe, run by a British man married to a Malawian woman. This place has an European atmosphere and the guest are more white expatriates. You can eat grilled braii meat. The location next to Ubunthu Theater makes this place...
georeiser Says: Chameleon's is a Mzungu-owned bar in Lilongwe, run by a Scotsman. It's more white expatriate in this place. The atmosphere is not African. Drinks and food are available. Friday night is most popular and they usually have live music.
georeiser Says: Diplomats is a bar with African ambiance. The music is African or American Hip-Hop. Yoy can eat grilled braii meat, and of course cold beer. It's crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the week is quiet.
Reliable taxi service in Lilongwe and Malawi
Johnny_LLW Says: Given the scarcity of fuel that has become almost a permanent problem in Lilongwe (and the rest of the country), it can be risky to plan a trip in the country using rental cars, unless you have made sure that you can secure fuel at different points of your trip, which is...
georeiser Says: Lilongwe is spread out so getting around can be hard sometimes. There is also a lack of reliable taxi drivers and you can get stranded late at night. You can pick up taxis from Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel (in the Old Town) and Sunbird Capital Hotel (in the New town). Or just ask...
georeiser Says: .The bus stop for long distance buses are in the Lilongwe market, in area 1. To/from Zambia: There are both direct buses and minibuses between Lusaka and Lilongwe with stops in Chipata and the Mchinji border.To/from Tanzania: Minibuses run all the way between Dar es Salaam...
georeiser Says: I didn't experience any crime in Malawi. But the taxi driver told me that petty street crime like pick-pocketing is common in Lilongwe, and robberies are increasing. Break-ins have occurred in residential areas and also hotels. Most crimes involve property.Security guards...
Ramonq Says: Between the City and Old Town lies a vast park called the Nature Sanctuary which is traversed by the Lilongwe River. It is Lilongwe's Botanical Gardens. Lush trees and even the occasional wildlife can be seen here. However, there have been reports of muggings and stabbings...
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In the middle between Old Town and City Centre on Kenyatta Rd near the Lingadzi River is Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary located. The area covers about 120 hectares of woodlands with some good hiking trails. At the entrance there is a wildlife information centre. The following animals can be seen: Duiker, Crocodile, Warthog, Porcupine and many different species of birds. In a small zoo are some snakes, leopard, hyena and even two tigers.
Written Jan 12, 2003
The Lilongwe Golf Club will give a temporary membership to all their guests. With this you can use plenty of different sport possibilities. Leisure and night spots include an 18-hole golf club, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling green, squash, snooker, darts, pool, table tennis and playing fields.
Updated Jan 14, 2003
Phone: 744349 Reception 741548 Manager
georeiser Says: My experience was that 50 USD notes is the best. 20 USD notes gives a lower rate and 100 USD notes creates some suspiciousness regarding fake money. There are several ATM's in Lilongwe. Most of them take VISA. Mastercard is however not that easy. I didn't find it, but...
georeiser Says: Lilongwe is the commercial center and capital of Malawi with a population of 900,000 people. It lies in the central region, on the Lilongwe river. The town is marked by signs of colonial settlers. There are two distinct parts of the city. The Old Town, which is the...
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