Peter
@Muzungu4u2
Canadian looking for information about Malawi
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Vancouver Canada
Speaks English
Registration: 06 August 2012
swimming in lake Malawi by Jennniff
I'm visiting Malawi for the first time in a few weeks and cannot wait. Heard really great things about it. The only thing I'm worried about is swimming in lake Malawi.... Is it safe to do so?
You are right Twigas we should not listen to any fools . . . :-) The chances of getting Bilharzia can be reduced by not swimming in areas close to reeds. The snails that carry the Bilharzia parasite live in the reeds. If you stay in open or moving ... Read More
What are the chances of immigrating to Malawi/
All you can do is try - but why not??? You have an income and that is always a welcome addition to a country that is in desperate need of any money input. Best to you and see you there! Cheers Peter Read More
Cost of Leaving
It all depends on how you want to live Vipin. Since your accommodation is looked after, which is the bulk of your expense, my guess would be 3000MKW to 5000 MKW (approx. 10 to 16 USD)a day. I was spending 5000 to 6000 MKW a day for two - this is ... Read More
swimming in lake Malawi by Jennniff
I'm visiting Malawi for the first time in a few weeks and cannot wait. Heard really great things about it. The only thing I'm worried about is swimming in lake Malawi.... Is it safe to do so?
Swimming in the lake is great and very safe safe with a few precautions. Always swim away from reeds or lake bound fauna and just be aware. Some nasties are in the reeds you don't want to really know about and crocs are in the lake in some areas - ... Read More
mobile phone charges in malawi
Funny that you ask (least for me) ... Even though I am NOT living there currently I have just come back from an extended stay there (3 Months). There are two major players in the cell market there: Airtel Home Page Africa Malawi and TnM Home Page ... Read More