Guides
We publish a guide when we can source it properly, and we say when we last checked it. That means there are fewer of them here than on sites that generate one per search term.
Before you go
The four things worth settling before anything is booked.
01
Who can get a visa on arrival since 24 February 2026, what a single-entry eVisa actually charged, and why two official sources differ.
Checked September 2026
02
Malaria is present throughout Malawi all year. What CDC and TravelHealthPro say, and what to take to your appointment.
Checked September 2026
03
Not a verdict, a briefing: the specific risks official advice names, and which one actually matters most.
Checked September 2026
04
Kwacha and dollars, where cards work, how much cash to carry, and the Reserve Bank reference rate.
Checked September 2026
When to go
Season changes the trip more than any other single decision.
05
Month by month: safari conditions, the lake, the highlands, and who each period suits.
Checked September 2026
06
Climate, seasonal outlook and forecast are three different things. Which one answers your question.
Checked September 2026
On the ground
What things cost once you are there.
07
Drivers, self-drive by vehicle class, and the mileage allowance that catches people out.
Checked September 2026
Being researched
Not published yet, so not linked yet. Each needs primary sources before it goes up — health and safety in particular are not subjects to write from memory.