Malawi experiences hot climate in the low-lying areas whereas the northern highlands enjoy temperate climate. Between November to April the temperature is warm with equatorial rains and thunderstorms lashing the country.

Culture and Cuisine of Malawi:
The culture of Malawi is derived from the tribal beliefs, practices, customs and followings due to co-existence of various cultures side by side. This gives diversity to Malawi culture, which can be seen in its cultural practices, beliefs, music, dance, customs and even in the ways they build their houses. There are various traditional arts and crafts, including sculpture in wood and ivory that reflects the cultural practices of Malawi.

Malawi cuisine is largely traditional and has not come under the influence of the outside world. The staple food in Malawi is Nshima, which is a thick maize porridge moulded into patties and served with beans, meat, or vegetables called Ndiwo. Another Malawian dishes are prepared with rice, cassava or potatoes and popular through out the country. Another traditional food is Wali wa samaki, made from salmon, vermicelli, Onion, carrots, rice and seasonal vegetables.

Economy of Malawi:
The Malawi economy is largely based on agriculture and its main agricultural products include tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, tea, corn, potatoes, sorghum and cattle rearing. The main industrial products are tobacco, tea and sugar processing, sawmill products, cement and consumer goods. Malawi largely relies on foreign developmental assistance to support its economy.

Tourist Attractions of Malawi:
Malawi has plethora of tourists’ sites that satisfies the demand of people who visits this country. The government of Malawi has taken several initiatives to enhance the tourists’ facilities so that satisfactory hospitality can be provided to tourists during their stay in Malawi. Malawi has several beautiful places that vary from vast stretches of rugged hills to miles of grasslands and panoramic lakes.

Lake Malawi: is the third largest lake in Africa. It is a tropical paradise with palm, mango, avocado and banana trees lining on its sides. The blue, tranquil waters ensure wonderful canoeing and attract deep-water divers to see the beauty of aquatic life.

Nyika National Park: the park’s famous for its diverse wild animals and home to the rare bird species. The rolling grasslands over the Nyika Plateau give a mesmerizing view of nature.

Major Sight-seeing Places in Malawi include:

· Likoma Island
· The Lakeshore
· Vwasa Marsh Wildlife Reserve
· Lilongwe
· Liwonde National Park

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