Malawi is a little-known gem of a country in the heart of central southern Africa that offers a true African experience in terms of scenery, wildlife and people. It is long and narrow, dominated by the great blue shining Lake Malawi. The country is known as the 'warm heart of Africa' for its friendly people and any visitor to Malawi cannot fail to be overwhelmed by the colour, vibrancy and generosity of its urban and rural residents.