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Malawi

Known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’ for its friendly welcome and people, Malawi has added another string to its bow in recent years. This sliver of a country is the setting for one of Africa’s most inspiring conservation success stories, and it now punches well above its weight as a wildlife destination.

For the past 20 years, a remarkable renaissance has taken place here, transforming once eerily empty parks into thriving sanctuaries. Two of them - Majete and Liwonde - are now also home to the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo) that are

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