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View as I go down to my lake facing room in Nkhata Bay. The lodge team are really friendly and helpful at

Three years ago I was in Chintheche during a 10 day tour meeting lodge owners to talk about harnessing social media to promote their destinations. We travelled from Blantyre all the way up to Nkhata Bay, and I marveled at the changing landscape, and reveled in meeting new people in these destinations. I knew then how much I wanted to continue working in this industry, by designing bespoke tours for pleasure seekers, and working with policy makers and businesses in the tourism value chain.

Since then, I've organized tours for groups of women, couples and families who wanted a sand, safari or summit adventure in the Warm Heart of Africa. I've also had the honor of delivering workshops for 500 MSMEs in tourism, conducted research on the impact of Covid 19 on the handicraft industry and participated in stakeholder dialogue with policy makers.

To say it's been a challenging start is an understatement - I get started and almost immediately the world shuts down all travel! In addition to concerns about lost income, we all worried about the health of our loved ones, peers and ourselves.

I am honored to still be here, with an optimistic outlook (top ten for travel in 2022! Thanks Lonely Planet!) for the years ahead. If I can keep going through this, I can keep going.

The pandemic tested us all, and I am proud to stand among the women in tourism in Malawi. Happy International Women's Day!

Lastly - don't forget to sign up to the Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit! It's on today and tomorrow, 8-9th March and you can register here

https://hopin.com/events/forbes-woman-africa-leading-women-summit-2022

Did I mention I'll be on a panel??? Panel 7, "Necessity As The Mother Of Invention: The Rise Of The Accidental Entrepreneur"

The Summit begins tomorrow. There is still time to register. I will be on Panel 7 "Necessity As The Mother Of Invention: The Rise Of The Accidental Entrepreneur". Looking forward to learning and sharing on Wednesday 9th March.

- Temwa

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I'm extremely proud to be able to share with you that I will be speaking at the Leading Women Summit this Wednesday 9th March at 2 pm CAT.

I will be on panel 7, "Necessity As The Mother Of Invention: The Rise Of The Accidental Entrepreneur"

I will join , Ebehijie Momoh from and Josephine Anan-Ankomah from as we share and learn from one another.

I'm thrilled and honoured, and hope you can register to join the summit. It's free, and packed with an impressive host of speakers and topics.

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Family friendly fun at BLUE ZEBRA Island Lodge on Nankoma Island, Salima


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Family visit to Blue Zebra Island Lodge, by Anneke Jagau A glimpse into the Blue Zebra experience for families, with activities for everyone. Explore Nankoma Island by nature trail and kayak; enjoy watersports for ...

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Just for you and your ✨ fave ✨
Self catering getaway just for two in Mangochi. Enjoy boat rides to the nearby island, or stay in and chill.

Bookings open via [email protected] or +265997612297

Focus on the light

Chinteche Sun

I was fortunate enough to see five eagles while staying in Nkhudzi Bay. I've never seen that many in one place, it felt luck such good luck.

Christmas tour to Mozambique spaces available now

This part of the bay is very rocky, steep steps to navigate when going from the car park to the room to the restaurant deck. When you look up though, this is your reward

Time off

Wonderful news!

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Update! The two female cheetah who were translocated to Majete Wildlife Reserve on December 18th were released from their bomas into the wider reserve on February 18th after two months of acclimatizing to their new environment. The addition of these two females brings the reserve’s population to seven individuals, who have all been fitted with satellite collars for monitoring purposes. Cheetah had been entirely absent from Malawi for 20 years until we reintroduced a small founder population to Liwonde National Park in 2017. Two years after this national milestone, another founder population of five animals was safely translocated to Majete. Cheetahs have been eradicated from 90% of their historical range in Africa primarily due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and other anthropogenic pressures. Today, Malawi’s cheetah population have grown to over 30 individuals, a hopeful sign for one of the planet’s most endangered big cats.

This project was made possible thanks to our partnership the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and was conducted in collaboration with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the North West Parks Board (NWPB) and Ashia Cheetah Conservation.

Bend don't break
My travel buddy hosts yoga retreats. Can't wait to have them back up and running.

Last week I was honoured to be called once more to engage with micro business in tourism for a week long workshop to improve competitiveness through business training. We focused a lot on tour guides, with just one lady (Yvonne at Floodgates tours) and a few transport businesses. As ever, the willingness to show up, learn, share and commit to do better from people in the sector made my job easier. Like many of us, many of the participants didn't realise how much they already know, how much they have to offer. I highly recommend stopping at the model house right outside Ku Chawe Inn for a deeper appreciation for Zomba and Malosa mountains.

As you plan for travel in future, hopefully towards the serene and charming city that is Zomba, remember to support local businesses including tour guides.

Reasons to visit Nkhotakota Wildlife reserve include 280 bird species, 1,500 game animals and spectacular scenery with minimal crowds. Book your safari at Malawi's oldest national park with us - [email protected]

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/travel/african-adventures-canoeing-elephants-malawi-wildlife/

African armchair adventures: Canoeing and elephant spotting in Malawi With travel still severely hamstrung, take a flight of fancy with us as we explore Malawi's Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

TV Viewing tonight

Lots to see in Vwaza

Spotted!

Time, and space to think

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