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Hard Case Suitcase will probably serve you best T-shirts, T-shirts and more T-shirts :)Sandals/Flip Flops Mosquito/Bug SpraySun screen A decent camera as there are bound to be many many views and scenes you will want to capture Beach TowelsSand SandalsA tent if you are planning on sleeping outdoorsMosquito Nets Diving gear (malawi has the largest range tropical fish in the world - you will want to see them up close:)
When going to Malawi, dont forget to take some pens, T-shirts and sweets for the kids.Eveywhere you pass kids will shout and ask for sweets or pens.We toke a whole bag of stuff and it was worth it. It is great to see how the kids appreciate these simple items.
Standard baggage but nothing particularly fancy, so it does not catch the attention of any potential thieves. Bring hiking boots & sneakers for durability and comfort...you won't want to miss out on the hiking/walking! There are mountains to explore, and tea and coffee plantations to stroll, and safari adventures! Depending on the season (cold or hot), bring appropriate clothes. For hot weather, bring lighter clothes with fabrics that allow your skin to breathe, like a light cotton. For cold weather, bring clothes you can layer - long-sleeve tops like turtlenecks, sweaters, and a thick jacket because it does snow in the mountains (i.e. Mount Kilimanjaro) & bring a lighter one for warmer weather. Also, as I mentioned in the cultural tips, ladies should bring sufficient skirts / dresses that are of very modest in length (the longer the more acceptable). Women are NOT ALLOWED to wear...
- Small torch or a head lamp, as power cut offs not unusual- power adapter plug if you are not using English plugs- a small drain plug can be useful, as they are missing everywhere- loads of patience when ordering food
Backpack , insect repellent, dont worrie bout mossie nets , there everywhere you go and a day pack sandals or thongs and a good pair of joggers or shoes Id take all your basic toiletries plus insect repellent and malaria tablets for prevention and the ones to cure malaria lithium etc whateva you wish If camping light tent mossienets and bed roll. torch, towel mossie coils candles books for reading .
Rucksack is best as it is the most versatile. A waterproof jacket, and some Teva type sandles. Lots of insect repellant and it might be a good idea to take an emergency first aid kit, containing your own needles. Away from the large towns it is very hard to find film, so it is a good idea to stock up where you can, or take enough to begin with. A mosquito net is essential, as there are some great places to camp on the beach, particularly at Chitimba and Senga Bay. If you are doing an organized tour then the company will probably supply one. A water bottle for when you go walking.
Unless your are not travelling with an expensive tourist company, you will have to walk and there for bring a good bag pack and a day pack. Boots are made for walking and due to the limited publik transport in some areas of Malawi it´s important to walk quite a bit. There for you need good shoes! Don´t think about saving money by buying cheap shoes. Malawi is a high risk Malaria area. So make precausions and check right in time (at home!) what else you should do. The medical situation is very poor. In rural districts there is nearly no medical service. Bring all the basic staff you need. Bush hospitals are more or less only places to die! Bring needles in case you need an injection. Don´t expect hospitals to have new needles. Often needles were sharpend up again and HIV is widely spread! You know what it means!If you want to have sex with locals use condoms and bring them from...
A good, sturdy backpack if just visiting, as there is so much to see, right the way around the country. The wet season is very very wet (as in you wouldn't believe if you're from a first world city), but the dry season is stifling. Although easily bearable most of the time, and most definately worth it. Malarial tablets, bug spray, and deodorant as it is hard to get that here. I haven't really been recently enough to want to comment on this, as I guess it changes a lot over time.
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