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Safety

Exercise increased caution

Exercise a high degree of caution

Exercise normal precautions

Lake shores and beach villages are safe and welcoming. Petty theft is rare. Water-borne illness risk exists; use safe water sources.

Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06

Exercise increased caution

Capital and second-largest city have petty theft and occasional robbery in certain neighborhoods, especially at night.

Avoid: Avoid walking alone after dark in City Centre and Kanengo township areas. Do not display valuables.

Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06

Exercise normal precautions

Mountainous southern regions around Liwonde and Thyolo are safe and scenic, with few tourists and welcoming communities.

Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06

4 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.

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