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Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide

Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide
By Philip Briggs, Mary-Anne Bartlett

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This is an invaluable guide for visitors to this most explorable, affordable, and tranquil of African countries, whether discovering little-visited mountains, forests and game reserves, or relaxing by the main attraction of Lake Malawi. Philip Briggs and his updater, Mary-Anne Bartlett, provide readers with advice on planning their itinerary, wildlife and bird species identification, conservation areas, national parks, and a detailed history of the country.
 
Features include:
 
*The best wildlife-viewing opportunities
*Local travel networks, maps, and town plans
*Focus on independent travelers' needs, including health and safety and local language
*Exploring on and around Lake Malawi

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #286643 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-12-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 272 pages

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Editorial Reviews

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"The most comprehensive, well-researched and up-to-date guidebook now available in English. Highly recommended." --Travel Resource Guides

"Philip Briggs presents the eminently visitable Malawi in a way that avoids the patronising and disdainful tone of so many other guides dealing with developing countries. His affection and respect for Malawi and Malawians shines through the most mundane advise. . . . Reflects an approach to travel which delights simply in being in a place, rather than crossing off the sights." --Mail and Guardian, South Africa
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"Excellent¿Briggs' information is up to date and reliable." --Times Literary Supplement


"The most comprehensive, well-researched and up-to-date guidebook now available in English. Highly recommended." --Travel Resource Guides

"Philip Briggs presents the eminently visitable Malawi in a way that avoids the patronising and disdainful tone of so many other guides dealing with developing countries. His affection and respect for Malawi and Malawians shines through the most mundane advise. . . . Reflects an approach to travel which delights simply in being in a place, rather than crossing off the sights." --Mail and Guardian, South Africa

From the Back Cover

Malawi--"the land of the lake"--is a dream destination for any traveler. Lush vegetation spreads out from the calm shores of Lake Malawi, developing into rolling plateaux and massifs that are ripe for exploration. Nature lovers have no fewer than five national parks and four game reserves to explore, while adventurers can kayak off Cape Maclear, hike up Mount Mulanje and cross the wildlife-rich Nyika Plateau on horseback.
 
From breathtaking sunsets over the lakes to the stunning birdlife and grunting hippos of Liwonde National Park, the hidden treasures of this English-speaking republic are revealed by Briggs and Bartlett. Prepare to be charmed by a country that lends itself perfectly to easy, independent travel.
 
*Take a boat trip on Lake Malawi
 
*Sample fried caterpillars and sleep in lake lodges
 
*Check out Malawi's dynamic music scene
 
*Explore Dedza, Elephant Marsh and other remote gems
 
*Move from mazungu to bwenzi using the Chichewa language section

Customer Reviews

One of a kind!5
This guide is one of very few devoted entirely to Malawi and the 4th edition was just published in 2006! With information about all types of travel (budget to 4 star hotel; safaris, overland trips, and rental car excursions) and a detailed chapter on the history and culture of Malawian people, this book will prepare anyone, first-timer to veteran, for an engaging, well-informed trip to the "warm heart of Africa."

A Gold Mine of Information!5
Malawi is a small country by African standards, and has no high-profile star attractions.
Few tourists visit more places than some beach resorts along the shores of its huge lake.

Considering the above, the wealth of info on potential destinations included in this book is stunning.
Not only is pretty much every sizeable town described, so are plenty of rural areas, notably obscure forest reserves, marshes and small lakes.
The info on the country's wildlife and national parks is truly in-depth and very interesting. So is the background information on culture and history. Very good list of bokks recommended for further reading at the back.

Also, all the practical details (with prices) on accommodation and transport options you might find in better-known series like Lonely Planet (which no longer publishes a separate Malawi guide).

In fact, the only disadvantage of this book might just be that with all the recommendations, it might make you spend much longer in Malawi than you had originally planned! ;-)

Malawi Book3
I think the book is mostly accurate. I think this was a good purchase....