Finally more competition on the Lilongwe - Dar es Salaam route. A new Tanzania based bus operator Surprise luxury joins the route. Why does it really matter? This route isn't just for backpackers; it's a lifeline for the "Cross-Border Traders" who fuel the economies of both nations. With the recent bilateral agreements between Malawi and Tanzania... Continue Reading →
Mzuzu Coach Terminal
The terminal was designed to harmonise and segment luxury and cross border coach operations in a more dignified manner. The facility is a one stop center with almost all necessary amenities for travellers. Its located right within the central business district, opposite the clock tower round about, along Kanjedza road. The site is formerly the... Continue Reading →
The Lilongwe Grand Business Park Bus terminals
In Lilongwe, luxury coaches used to operate without a designated point, a situation that has led bus operators to use fuel service stations or shopping centre car parks as terminals across the city. In September 2024 the Lilongwe city council enforced that all local luxury coaches and cross border buses should operate only from Grand... Continue Reading →
Main shopping centres in Malawi:
A shopping centre is a collection of independent retail stores, services, and a parking area conceived, constructed, and maintained by a management firm as a unit. Shopping centres may also contain restaurants, banks, theatres, professional offices, service stations, and other establishments. Some shopping centres generally have a supermarket as a focus, with daily convenience shops... Continue Reading →
Blantyre to Maputo Bus
Its one long journey across two neighbouring countries. Its unfortunate there is no direct bus service between the two cities. From Blantyre one needs to use multiple vehicles to the border and then to Tete. From Tete that's when you will get a direct comfy coach to Maputo. Key Highlights Distance: 1758 kilometres. Cost: USD80.... Continue Reading →
Where to find Malawi buses in Johannesburg?
Hey we understand you couldn't wait for our Wednesday blog to be published. So today we will answer one of the most asked questions across our various social media platforms. "Where do I find this bus operator in Johannesburg?" Can I have their phone number? The most popular place to find buses too and from... Continue Reading →
Blantyre – Harare buses.
Buses to Harare depart once in the morning at Wenela bus depot in Blantyre. Arrival point in Harare is at Roadport bus terminal. Its important to ensure that you book your tickets in advance as buses are not available daily for this route. Key facts about the Journey Distance: 601 kilometres. Cost: USD45 or R900... Continue Reading →
Gaborone – Maputo bus
Botswana based bus operator AT&T Monnakgotla Travel & Tours in collaboration with Etrago coaches from Mozambique are proud to announce a new route. The partnership is a boost for tourism, commerce, cross border traders, etc.It's a direct bus service with an estimated travel time of around 15 hours. Covering a distance of about 887 kilometres.... Continue Reading →
Lilongwe to Luanda by Bus
Travelling from Lilongwe to luanda is not a straightforward journey as one might expect it to be. It takes five buses and transit through Zambia and Namibia. Despite Zambia and Angola being neighbours they isn't a direct bus service between Lusaka and Luanda The cheapest bus route from Lusaka to Luanda involves multiple transfers and... Continue Reading →
Blantyre – Johannesburg flights
Direct flights are operated by Malawi Airlines and Airlink Airlines. Connection flight is operated by Ethiopian Airlines via Beira and Addis Ababa. Malawi Airlines and Airlink operate daily flight. Ethiopian Airlines operates three weekly flights that's on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Malawi airlines Boeing 737-700 plane. Key facts Flight time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Blantyre... Continue Reading →