Let’s get you to Lilongwe, Malawi!
Please note: The planning team is still updating information on this page for registrants to book other important travel details for this event. We will communicate when we update this information but also encourage interested persons to check this web page regularly for details.
Visa
In order to apply to receive a required business visa for entry to Malawi, you will need to provide passport and itinerary details to the planning team in order to receive the Invitation Letter from the Malawi Ministry of Health:
Please fill out this Invitation Letter Request form to receive your invitation letter within 2 business days.
You should plan to complete your visa application, which includes providing your completed invitation letter, by 14 April (two weeks prior to the meeting). See below for important links for the visa application.
There is an online visa application and approval process for entry to Malawi:
- https://www.evisa.gov.mw/VisaAssistance.
- https://www.evisa.gov.mw/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FApplyVisa%2FApplication
- Additionally, please review this document for information regarding visa application timing in respect to the country you’re traveling from.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Kulanga (christopher.kulanga@m4health.pro)
Please note that refunds due to being denied a visa will only be honored if OpenHIE is notified of the denial no later than two weeks prior to the event start date.
Vaccinations
Transport
We will provide transportation to and from the airport and event venue for all registrants. This is a complimentary service provided by OpenHIE and the Malawi team.
In order to help us coordinate pickup from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), please provide us with your travel itineraries by filling out this form here.
If you have any questions please reach out to Blessings Nthezemu Kamanga (blessnkamanga@gmail.com).
Accommodations
The #OHIE23 Annual Community Meeting will take place at the Umodzi Park Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. Below we have listed how to book the special rate for this event at the Presidential Hotel at Umodzi Park as well as some alternative hotel options that are nearby the venue.
Presidential Hotel at Umodzi Park (Malawi-Lilongwe) – Within the conference zone
Chilembwe Road
P.O. Box 31489
Lilongwe, City Center
Room | Layout | Price per night (Special Rate for Event Registrants) | Includes: |
Classic Twin/King | 2 Twin Beds/1 King Bed | $145 | Bed & Breakfast |
Make reservations through reservations@umodzipark.co.mw using the event short CODE: OHIEMW2023 and cc Rajab Billy rbilly@kuunika.org.
Contacts for Hotel
Loyd Nankwawa:
CELL: 0999690503
EMAIL: lnankwawa@umodzipark.co.mw
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Esther Namacha
CELL: 0886562919
EMAIL: enamacha@umodzipark.co.mw
Mode of Payment
- Wire transfer upon request through the contact person
- Through payment link as requested through the contact person
Sunbird Hotels and Resorts (Malawi-Lilongwe) – Approx. 100 meters from venue
Chilembwe Road
P.O. Box 30018
Capital City, Lilongwe 3
Room | Layout | Price per night (Special Rate) | Includes |
Superior rooms | 1 Full Double Bed | $138/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
Make reservations through hotel contact and cc Rajab Billy rbilly@kuunika.org.
Contacts for Hotel
Chrispine Kachitsa:
CELL: +265 885 996 521
EMAIL: capital@sunbirdmalawi.com
Mode of Payment
- Wire transfer upon request through the contact person
Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel (Malawi-Lilongwe) – Approx. 200 meters from venue
City Centre, Area 13, Plot No.97
Capital City
Room | Layout | Price per night (Special Rate) | Includes | Deluxe Twin Room | Sharing | $85/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
Deluxe Queen Room | Double | $75/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
Make reservations through hotel contact and cc Rajab Billy rbilly@kuunika.org.
Contacts for Hotel
Hussein Phiri – Reservation Officer
CELL: +265 991 431 030
EMAIL: goldenpeacockhotelmw@gmail.com
Mode of Payment
- Wire transfer upon request through the contact person
- Through payment link as requested through the contact person
Malville Boutique Hotel (Malawi-Lilongwe) – Approx. 400 meters from venue
Room | Layout | Price per night (Special Rate) | Includes |
— | 1 Double Bed | $85/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
Make reservations through fb@malville-boutique-hotel.com and cc Rajab Billy rbilly@kuunika.org.
Contacts for Hotel
Don Ching’ondola – Hotel Manager
CELL: +265 888 432 202
EMAIL: fb@malville-boutique-hotel.com
Mode of Payment
- Confirm with hotel when making reservation.
The Forty Four (Malawi-Lilongwe) – Approx. 1.4 kilometers from the venue (10 minutes)
P.O. Box 1158
Lilongwe, Malawi
Room | Layout | Price per night (Special Rate) | Includes |
— | Double Bed | $70/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
— | Single Bed | $50/Night | Bed & Breakfast |
Make reservations through info@thefortyfourmw.com and cc Rajab Billy rbilly@kuunika.org.
Some twin rooms available in case guests would like to share.
Mode of Payment
- Credit/Debit card payments on arrival
- Bank transfers
- Confirm payment method when making reservation