Malawi

Malawi is a land locked country that uniquely has nearly one-third of the country under water. Lake Malawi is ranked as the 8th largest lake in the world and inhabits over 850 species of tropical cichlids, a tropical fish sold in pet stores world-wide. The lake also reaches depths of over 2,000 feet.

The primary languages spoken in Malawi are English and Chichewa. Greetings include the use of a few common phrases and includes hand shaking. Below is a common exchange.

• “Muli Bwanji?” = How are you?
• “Ndili Bwino. Kaya Inu?” = I am fine. And you?
• “Ndili Bwino.” = I am fine.
• “Zikomo.” = Thank you.

Malawi is located at 12 degrees south latitude. The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are directly opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere. The climate revolves around two main seasons, rain and dry. The rain season in Malawi lasts from November until February. Kindle is located near Salima town and tends to be warmer, as it is in the Rift Valley. In the rainy season temperatures regularly reach high 90’s and into the 100’s. The coolest part of the year is in the middle of the dry season from mid May until mid August, with daily temperatures averaging 77 degrees. Other times of the year (March – May and August – November) daily highs are around 90. Click here for up to date weather information.