Other projects in Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan
An extract of selected accommodation, cultural, excursion and medical projects in the Malawi Tourism Investment Master Plan that are not part of the 10 priority projects.
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#LifeUnbound Blog
I am a explorer, storyteller and digital creator from Malawi, the land of the lake of stars. I document and tell stories about the beauty and awesomeness of Malawi, the African continent and her diverse people through words and photography.
I would love to partner with content creators and tourism brands on storytelling projects that expand the African narrative around tourism, travel, conservation and the continent’s people.
Malawi’s Ten Priority Tourism Projects
President Lazarus Chakwera recently launched an ambitious 20-year Malawi Tourism Development Master Plan. An extract of details of the 10 Priority Tourism investment projects out of a total of 103 projects.
Five things you’ll love about Cape Maclear
Five things you will love doing in Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi, the world’s first freshwater national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Katawa Cottage in Monkey Bay
A photo overview of Katawa Cottage, a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.
Can shorter work weeks encourage domestic tourism?
To spur domestic tourism, we should consider pushing national holidays to weekends to create shorter work weeks and long weekends to enable families to travel more.
The beautiful fresco paintings in Bembeke Cathedral
Beautiful fresco paintings by Micheal Kapalamula adorn the walls of Bembeke Cathedral of the Holy Family in Dedza Diocese. A photo story.
Weekend find: Mapiri Country Lodge in Dedza
Passing through Dedza boma and looking for a place to get a hot meal and a cold drink? Give Mapiri Country Lodge a try!
Sunset boat cruise on Lake Malawi
A photostory of Cape Maclear, also known as Chembe, a small tourist and fishing village in the Nankumba Peninsula, on the southern tip of Lake Malawi.
Tourism and Rural Development
Malawi celebrates World Tourism Day at an unprecedented time. The theme, Tourism and Rural Development, is an important one given the negative effects the pandemic has had on most rural communities.
Rethinking domestic tourism in Malawi
With COVID-19 cutting off revenue from international tourists and conferences, Malawi has to rethink its strategy and package products for domestic tourism.
