Teams have felt safe with a guard on duty, at night.
If you go in the lake, you NEED to take anti parasite medicine afterwards
Safety in Senga Bay, Malawi What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
This area is very prone to Malaria and this particular strain of the virus is resistant to Doxycycline malarial prophylaxis. If you have doxycycline for your anti-malaria medication, continue to take it during your stay. DO NOT stop taking doxycycline, as you will need to keep it in your system for previous or future African countries on your route and any antibiotic against malaria is better than none. Be smart to avoid getting bitten: use bug spray (more DEET the better), bug nets or tents, and long sleeve shirts or pants (when possible).
Ministry Summary
Johan is extremely concerned about our own spiritual growth. Almost more than ministry at times, and he is 100% supportive of what AIM sets into place.
Johan is a Spirit led man and what the Lord places on his heart is what teams do.
Ministry Summary in Senga Bay, Malawi Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
People’s Opinions
Comment
Lodging
Johan is extremely concerned about our own spiritual growth. Almost more than ministry at times, and he is 100% supportive of what AIM sets into place.
Johan is a Spirit led man and what the Lord places on his heart is what teams do.
Lodging in Senga Bay, Malawi Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
Wheelhouse Marina (Camp and Lodge) Tel: 0999/0888 963 345, 0999 960 266Email: wheelhouse@africa-online.netDorm room: $6 per person per night, Camping in tent: $4 per person per night Right on the beach of Lake Malawi.
Food / Meals
Teams paid $5 pp pd.
Johan provided a cook and the food, but the teams prepared all of the meals, more or less.
Ask Johan about the “Carolina Resort” and there breakfast plate.
Food / Meals in Senga Bay, Malawi What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
Comment
Transportation
Johan has a van, which can take 7 or so at a time. He only charges for gas.
Motola’s- There are about 200 kwatcha (60cents or so) per person for a short trip (about 10 minutes).
Bike taxi’s-They are awkward, and amazing. They were about 50 kwatcha (20 cents or so).
Transportation in Senga Bay, Malawi What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
Fares are subject to change on a daily basis as prices for petrol fluctuate.
Medical
Medical in Senga Bay, Malawi Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
People’s Opinions
A Baptist Clinic is located within a few kilometers from Zehandi Missions base in Senga Bay. For further and/or more critical mdeical care, you must travel to Lilongwe.
Communication
Cell reception: Yes
Internet: Closest place–Livingstonia Resort. You buy it by the GB. You’ll have to take intentional time out to get things done that need to be done.
Downside: Livingstonia is pretty expensive.
Communication in Senga Bay, Malawi Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
People’s Opinions
If you don’t NEED internet (i.e. you are not a team leader, logistics coordinator or treasurer), I challenge you to not use it. Stay away from internet as much as possible, or at least limit yourself to 1-2 uses for the entire month. You’re in the bush and you will be removed from most of your comforts. Take the opportunity in Senga Bay to get away from everything, get to know Johann’s heart, talk to everyone you meet and let God speak to you. Malawi can be the most life-changing month of your race, if you let it.
Financial
Financial in Senga Bay, Malawi Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
People’s Opinions
Comment
Translators
Translators in Senga Bay, Malawi List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
People’s Opinions
Comment
Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Senga Bay, Malawi What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
Took a boat with a guy named Richard from Wheelhouse Marina to a small island out in the lake where we relaxed, explored the island, swam in the water, etc. Cost 42,000kwacha for the entire trip (lunch included) for 7 girls, so each person paid 6,000kwacha)
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Senga Bay, Malawi Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
People’s Opinions
Comment
Tips
Get your alone time in, even if it’s hard.
Pump the water for the women at the well; they will greatly appreciate it.
Be very aware of spiritual warfare.
People’s Opinions
Comment
Additional Info
Additional Info in Senga Bay, Malawi Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?