Food and cabins are available. Malawi Railways operates the lines in the country. The connection to Beira has been suspended since 1985. Trains tend to be slow and crowded and are little used by tourists. Traffic drives on the left.
All major roads are tarmac and most secondary roads are all-weather.
The journey from Mzuzu to Karonga is particularly spectacular. Luxury coaches connect Blantyre to Lilongwe and Mzuzu. Cars should be reserved well in advance as they are very much in demand. Chauffeur-driven cars are also available. A national driving licence is sufficient.