Museum And Culture Centre Tour

This museum, off the M1, celebrates the numerous fossil discoveries made in these parts, and the skeleton of the Malawisaurus (or a copy of it, anyway) takes pride of place. Visits take the form of a guided tour, with information panels in English adding detail.

You’ll enjoy a whistle-stop journey through the history of the planet, with particular reference to the Karonga district, 'from dinosaurs to democracy' via milestones such as the rise of humans and Malawi’s fight for independence.

Following the path of a giant snake along the museum floor, you'll encounter some fun exhibits along the way: a viewfinder you can look through to find a prehistoric human staring back at you; displays of late-19th-century warriors’ dress and smoking pipes; and colourful murals by local artists defining the themes of the museum's various sections – from a prehistoric family sitting by the lake to 'president for life' Hastings Banda waving his trademark fly whip.

General Information

Minimum 2 pax – maximum 10 pax

Children under 12 years pay ½ price, and children under 2 years are free.

Large groups may be accommodated on request

Each tour takes ± 2 hours, including transfers

Tours may be combined with other historical or cultural tours to make a half-day or full-day excursion.

What you need to bring:

Camera

Hat/Cap, sunglasses

Sunscreen and mosquito repellent

Excursions Include:

Entrance fees to the museums

Bottled water

Return transfers from hotels within Karonga

Pick up times from the Hotel/ Lodge.

Flexible, depending on guide availability