Places to Go in Malawi - Places of Interest

Malawi

Beaches
The majestic Lake Malawi covers a fifth of the country, its sparkling waters stretching for 500 kilometres. Fringed by idyllic sandy beaches, it is often more reminiscent of the ocean off a tropical island than a rare body of water in a landlocked African country.
Beaches
Birds
With excellent guides and a range of water habitats, Malawi is a great destination for birding enthusiasts. Possibly best of all is the Nyika Plateau, home to a range of species that you will not find in neighbouring countries due to its utterly unique environment.
Birds
Colonial History
Always peaceful and welcoming, Malawi boasts a rich cultural and colonial heritage. An integral part of the missionary route trodden by Livingstone and his followers, echoes can be seen in Blantyre and Zomba, but nowhere is it more apparent than at the awesome St Peter’s Cathedral on Likoma Island.
Colonial History
Diving and snorkelling
For the freshwater and cychlid enthusiast, Lake Malawi is a spectacular arena for snorkelling and diving. On the lake there are several places that offer top class snorkelling and diving spots, including Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island and Danforth Yachting in the Cape Maclear area.
Diving and snorkelling
Tea Plantations
In the shadow of Mount Mulanje, the tea plantations of Thyolo are a wonderfully relaxed place to visit and enjoy the brilliant green fields, mahogany forests and small water falls. Time can be spent learning about how the tea is made or exploring the lush landscapes under your own steam.
Tea Plantations
Tropical Fish
Lake Malawi is a mecca for enthusiasts of smaller aquatic life, with more freshwater fish species than Europe and North America combined. The sparkling tropical waters are filled with over 1,000 different rainbow-coloured cychlid fish, many of which are endemic to the lake.
Tropical Fish
Wildlife
Malawi isn't a Big 5 Safari destination however Liwonde National Park does offer beautiful riverine scenery, large herds of elephant, big hippo pods, crocs, several different antelope species and a myriad of bird species including the rare Pels Fishing Owl. The boat safaris are a real highlight here. With a couple of new camps opening up Malawi's Majete Reserve is also an intriguing destination for those seeking an off the beaten track wildlife experience with the chance to see black rhino, elephant, buffalo and a variety of plains game.
Wildlife

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Lake Malawi
Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
Lilongwe
Liwonde National Park
Majete Wildlife Reserve
Nyika Plateau
The Northern Lakeshore
The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
Thyolo Region
Viphya Forest Mountains
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Zomba Plateau

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- This sleepy island is steeped in colonial history: its cathedral which was built by missionaries inspired by David Livingstone. The Mozambique shores can be reached by a boat trip from Likoma Island.
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- The Northern Lakeshore is characterised by scattered villages, golden beaches and small coves. You can also buy, or simply watch, pottery being made at nearby Nkhotakota Pottery.
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- Cape Maclear is a remote headland that juts out into crystal clear waters on the Southern Lakeshore. It has now been declared a World Heritage Site.
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- Lilongwe became the capital of Malawi in 1975 and is now predominantly the hub of major air and road routes in Malawi. The Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary is well worth a visit to explore the network of trails that run through the small reserve.
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- Liwonde is Malawi’s premier game-viewing destination. Game includes elephant, sable antelope, waterbuck, impala, and bushbuck, and the birding is excellent.
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- The Majete Wildlife Reserve is southwest of Blantyre in Southern Malawi. It is one of Malawi's largest protected areas and covers an area of over 70,000 hectares.
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- Nyika Plateau
- After a couple of years in the tourist wilderness due to government red tape, the Nyika Plateau is back as one of the highlights of any trip to Malawi. After a couple of years in the tourist wilderness due to government red tape, the Nyika Plateau is back as one of the highlights of any trip to Malawi.
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- The Thyolo Region in southern Malawi is an area of fertile land where much of the country’s produce is grown. The region has Malawi’s highest peak, Mount Mulanje, which rises to over 3,000 metres.
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- Viphya Forest Mountains
- Running along the middle of north-central Malawi, the Viphya Plateau, or Viphya Mountains as the area is also known, is a highland area consisting rolling hills and river valleys interspersed with rocky peaks climbing above the hills.
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- Northwest of Mzuzu along the Zambian border lies Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve, a 400 square mile area of marsh and plain. It has few roads but walks and drives can nevertheless be very rewarding.
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- Zomba Plateau
- Zomba is a magnificent table-top mountain covered with forests, streams and waterfalls. The plateau is also the perfect base from which to explore Zomba Town, formerly the capital of Malawi.
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