The Internet Caf Guide. The Web Message Boards Send A Postcard Lake Malawi , also known as Lake Nyasa, is the third largest lake in Africa, formed in a deep trough of the East African Rift Valley that runs through Malawi from north to south. From the southern end of the lake, the River Shire flows out to join the Zambezi in Mozambique , which in turn empties into the Indian Ocean through many mouths. The official language of Malawi is English, although the national language is Chichewa and a number of other Bantu languages are also spoken. Lilongwe Situated in Central Malawi, the capital has little of interest to travellers.
Most people prefer to head for the lake.
Blantyre , named after the birthplace of David Livingstone, was founded by Scottish missionaries in 1876. It is the largest city in Malawi, and the transport hub for travel to Zimbabwe through the Tete corridor of Mozambique . During the civil war in Mozambique lorries would drive between Malawi and Zimbabwe in convoys, escorted by the Zimbabwean army. For a small payment to one of the lorry drivers, this was an exciting journey for travellers. Sunvil Discovery go a lot further than most tour operators by giving you comprehensive background information on the southern African destinations they serve.