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Malawi is home to many of Africa's poisonous snakes. In fact the fastest poisonous snakes on earth, the Mambas, inhabit Malawi. Mambas are deadly snakes which can speed up to 7 miles/hr. I found one in my clothes dryer one time !
According to the folks I talked with, who own cars in Malawi, it is best not to stop immediately if you accidentally hit anyone or a goat, it's said that it's much safer to head to nearest police station and report the accident.
BEfore going into the park check out if the roads are open.Most of the times the National park guards let you in. You have to pay the admission fee (about 5 US a person) but you are stopped a few miles donw the road. And even these few miles you have to do by a 4x4xfar.
When you decide to make a trip to Malawi, make sure to take anti- malaria drugs. Your doctor will advise you what is best for you.During the rainy season, being at the shores of the lake Malawi, almost a sealevel, you definitely need to protect yourself.Whatever the locals say, lake Malawi water is contaminated with BILHARZIA. This disease is spread by minute worms. The worms enter through your skin and infect your intestines or bladder.There is a simple cure of a single dose of tablets. If in doubt go to a doctor when you getback home.
Part of visiting Africa and so also Malawi, are the insects and all kind of creatures great and small.It is very interesting to watch the gecco. It sits for hours, waiting for a little insect to pass by.
It is very usual, and also in Malawi, to have sevral power cuts a day. Most of the times it happens in the evenings, when most of the people turn on the electricity.So make sure to have some candles around in case of.Cooking can be done over a fire, so nothing stops you from eating.
When in Africa, there are many illnesses one may have the mishap of contracting. For starters, there is the disease called malaria. Now malaria can be quite rampant in some areas, and is contracted through a mosquito carrying the malaria (but maybe less harmful the the West Nile Virus) then biting you. Once you have malaria, it will stay in your system for at least 7 years, I believe. Within that time span, you will feel ill and go through malaria symptoms (feverish, nauseous, etc.) whenever your immune system gets weak. Yes, terrible, isn't it? Prevention? Use bug spray and get a malaria shot (kinda like a flu shot)! Then, there is the bilharzia disease. I am not sure of the symptoms but you can catch this through contact with microorganisms in water, even by stepping barefooted in a puddle of water. One of our friends caught it while dipping their foot in a dam. I believe the organisms...
Be careful before calling someone a thief in public. An incensed crowd can execute justice (or injustice) quickly and sometimes fatally! Malawians can`t stand theft! If a thief is caught it can happen that a whole crowd is beating him up while the police officer is bringing hin to the police station. There are reports were thiefs were set on fire and killed.
Malawi is a 3rd world country and before travelling there you should be aware about the medical situation and what you should do. There are a few hospitals but its better to avoid them. Probably the best is `Likuni Privat Hospital` near Lilongwe but of course it can?t be compared with western style hospitals. To minimize risks consult a doctor in your home country who is familiar with tropical diseases. You need some vaccinations (Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, Rabies, Polio etc) Malawi is a high risk Malaria area were you should take precautions. If you want to take Doxycicline only get a few at home and buy the rest in the country . They are much cheaper here.There is Bilharzias in all the lakes. Be careful in choosing were to swim. Stay away from reedy and well populated beaches! Don?t stay too long in the water and dry yourself carefully when leaving the water. The treatment is available...
Food*- In the country side most restaurants only offer basic local food (nsima, rice, chips, chambo or chicken) - Vegetables are depending on the season but it can happen that there is nothing else but cabbage (I think you can guess what you will find on your vegetarian pizza?)- Cheese is very expensive and I?ve never seen a local eating cheese.- Samosas and scons (donuts) are sold in the streets and ok to eat unless you have a sensitive stomach.- In more expensive restaurants 10% VAT and 15% Service tax will be added!Other*- Be careful with the sun. Near the lakes the reflection on the water can cause a heavy sunburn (and that can happen quickly!)- The weather at the lake can change quickly and waves up to 5 metres are not uncommon! - Don`t support begging! Better make a donation to a decent organisation instead of giving something to the kids!
Madidi Lodge Lilongwe
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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