Arrival in Lilogwe, Malawi

After 3 full days in Nkhata Bay doing nothing but soaking up the sun on a white sandy beach, diving off of cliffs, and swimming myself to exhaustion, we bid the lakeside paradise farewell to explore a bit more of this tiny landlocked country. A 7 hour bus ride south landed us in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital city. Although we arrived after dark, I was immediately struck by the sense of modernity exuded by the city's composition--neatly stocked grocery shelves, illuminated, well-maintained car dealerships, fast food restaurants, and even cross walks and stop lights that were observed. Based on recommendations from our hosts in Nkhata Bay, we found Kiboki Camp just outside of the city center. The large garden welcomed us to into one of its many tents complete with thick foam mattresses, and after a quick bite of tikka masala and rice, we cozied into our little urban campsite and drifted immediately off to sleep.