The tourist brochures bill Malawi as the warm heart of Africa, and for once the hype is true. Malawis scenery is gorgeous and varied and Malawians tend to be extremely friendly toward travellers. Nature lovers will adore the national parks and game reserves, mountain hiking and plateau trekking.The massive Lake Malawi is great for diving, boating or lazing about. The countrys reliable transport and compact size make getting about a snap. A broad range of accommodation and activities makes it possible to have a great time whether youre pinching pennies or blowing the bank.