The distance from Lilongwe to Livingstonia Beach (Lake Malawi) is 120 kilometers. Less than two hours if you have your own car. Most Africans don’t. Our quest is, and will always be, to do like the locals. Therefore the $100 trip by taxi is out of the question. Africans who want to move long distances over land are likely to choose the microbuses that zig zag this continent.
Thank you for a new perspective on this… have collected a couple hitchhiking stories along my travels too! Thank you -Renee
Nice! I spent a year and an half in Lilongwe, in the 90s. Went to the lake 2 or 3 times a week. Lovely place!
It’s amazing how it is easier, more fun and way safer to hitch hike in third world countries as compared to lets say America. It’s sad that stories of scary hitch hiking events tarnished the otherwise cheaper, more creative, exciting way to travel. It’s also a great way to meet friends and interesting people.