Leaving bike in Malawi for few weeks whilst I leave the country
 

I am currently traveling slowly up through Africa using a carnet for the bike when entering each country. In December I will arrive in Malawi and want to leave the bike there for a couple of weeks whilst I fly north to join my girl friend for Christmas. Any one know if I will have any issues flying out of the country (I will have a return ticket fir two weeks time) or if there are any specific arrangements I need to make with the cushions authorities in advance?

Also any suggestions add to a good place to leave it will be appreciated.

No problem with doing this and no need to mention on entry into Malawi.

We flew back several times (for between 2 and 6 weeks at a time) over a year and left the car each time. As long as your carnet is valid the car /bike can be in country. Don't say anything on entering the country, it may cause confusion.

As to where to leave it I'd suggest asking somewhere you stay. There are a few lakeside places that would probably oblige. It's less likely in Lilongwe where parking is at more of a premium, though you could try Mabuya (lodge/backpackers).

No problem with doing this and no need to mention on entry into Malawi.

We flew back several times (for between 2 and 6 weeks at a time) over a year and left the car each time. As long as your carnet is valid the car /bike can be in country. Don't say anything on entering the country, it may cause confusion.

As to where to leave it I'd suggest asking somewhere you stay. There are a few lakeside places that would probably oblige. It's less likely in Lilongwe where parking is at more of a premium, though you could try Mabuya (lodge/backpackers).

Many thanks for the reply itchyfeet. I feel much more comfortable now that it won't be a drama (comfortable enough to start booking airline tickets). Apologies for awful wording in original message - Google auto correct continues to catch me out

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Should have updated this sometime ago. Just to confirm I had no issues leaving the bike in Malawi for 2 weeks whilst I flew out to visit girlfriend.

Mabuya Lodge / Backpackers kindly looked after the bike for me in my absence at no cost (they were also storing a couple of cards at the same time )

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