Malawi - Philip Briggs

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Résumé :
Snorkel in the cichlid-rich waters of Lake Malawi. Explore the mysterious prehistoric rock art of the Chongoni UNESCO World Heritage Site. Encounter a profusion of waterbirds in Liwonde National Park and the Elephant Marsh. Stay at a hilltop eco-resort in Livingstonia. Learn about Malawi's history at the Mua Mission near Dedaa. Search for the "Big Five" in the wilderness of Majete Wildlife Reserve. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Africa, Malawi hosts an expansive landscape of mountains, lush foress and well-stocked conservancies. Dominated by vast Lake Malawi and the Great Rift Valley, it is a paradise for wildlife, and renowned for its friendly people. Soak up tropical African river scenes with fishermen in traditional dugouts, grunting hippos, and reed beds rustling with birdlife. Watch big game on foot in one of the many national parks and wildlife reserves, or simply relax on the sandy palm-fringed beaches of lake Malawi. Fully updated for this eighth edition, Bradt's Malawi remains the only standalone guide to this remarkable destination. It is packed with practical advice on the country's popular attractions, while also highlighting many sites that are overlooked, making it a must for intrepid travellers.