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Things to Do in Malawi

Discover the most popular attractions, landmarks, and must-visit places in Malawi.

Capital

Lilongwe

Population

20.7M

Currency

MK Malawian kwacha

Languages

English, Chewa

Timezone

UTC+02:00

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Top Attractions in Malawi

27 places to visit

Eastern miombo woodlands
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Eastern miombo woodlands

Eastern miombo woodlands

The Eastern miombo woodlands (AT0706) are an ecoregion of grassland and woodland in northern Mozambique, southern Tanzania, and southeastern Malawi.

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Nyanga National Park Office
Urban
Nyanga National Park Office

Nyanga National Park Office

Nyanga National Park lies in the north of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. One of the first national parks to be declared in the country, it contains the highest land in Zimbabwe, with green hills and perennial rivers.

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Mount Nyangani
Mountain peaks
Mount Nyangani

Mount Nyangani

Mount Nyangani (formerly Mount Inyangani) is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe at 2,592 m (8,504 ft). The mountain is located within Nyanga National Park in Nyanga District, is about 110 km (68 mi) North West Mutare. The summit lies atop a small outcrop of rock around 40m above the surrounding area.

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Lower Zambezi National Park
Nature
Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park lies on the north bank of the Zambezi River in southeastern Zambia. Until 1983 when the area was declared a national park, the area was the private game reserve of Zambia's president.

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Bangweulu Wetlands
Aquatic protected areas
Bangweulu Wetlands

Bangweulu Wetlands

The Bangweulu Wetlands is a wetland ecosystem adjacent to Lake Bangweulu in north-eastern Zambia. The area has been designated as one of the world's most important wetlands by the Ramsar Convention, and an "Important Bird Area" by BirdLife International.

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Chambe
Mountain peaks
Chambe

Chambe

Chambe Peak is a peak of Mulanje Massif, the highest mountain in Central Africa. A steep path provides a great view across Southern Malawi and Mozambique on a clear day.

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South Luangwa National Park
Nature
South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, the southernmost of three national parks in the valley of the Luangwa River. It, is a world-renowned wildlife haven.

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Museum of Malawi
National museums
Museum of Malawi

Museum of Malawi

The Chichiri Museum, also known as the Museum of Malawi, is a historical and cultural museum located in Blantyre, Malawi.The Museums of Malawi, initially known as the Nyasaland Museum, was established through legislation in May 1957.

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Chiradzulu Mountain
Mountain peaks
Chiradzulu Mountain

Chiradzulu Mountain

Chiradzulu Mountain is located in the Shire Highlands of Malawi, approximately 20 km to the north-east of Blantyre, Malawi's main commercial centre. The administrative district of Chiradzulu in southern Malawi was named after this mountain.

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St Michaels CCAP Church
Religious Site
St Michaels CCAP Church

St Michaels CCAP Church

St. Michael and All Angels Church was constructed from 1888 to 1891 of brick at the Blantyre Mission in Blantyre, Malawi. It is located on the original Scottish mission site, off Chileka Rd, and is in the Church of Central Africa, Presbyterian’s Blantyre Synod.

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Kapichira Falls
Water
Kapichira Falls

Kapichira Falls

Kapachira Falls are waterfalls in Malawi. They lie on the lower Shire River near the town of Chikwawa and the Majete Wildlife Reserve.

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Memorial of "African Rifles"
Historic
Memorial of "African Rifles"

Memorial of "African Rifles"

The King's African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from Britain's various possessions in East Africa from 1902 until independence in the 1960s.

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Nyika National Park
Urban
Nyika National Park

Nyika National Park

Nyika National Park is Malawi’s largest national park, with an area of 3200 km2 (1250 mile2).

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Lake Chilwa / Lago Chilwa
Water
Lake Chilwa / Lago Chilwa

Lake Chilwa / Lago Chilwa

Lake Chilwa is the second-largest lake in Malawi after Lake Malawi. It is in eastern Zomba District, near the border with Mozambique. Approximately 60 km long and 40 km wide, the lake is surrounded by extensive wetlands. There is an island in the middle of the lake called Chisi Island.

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Samora Machel Bridge
Bridge
Samora Machel Bridge

Samora Machel Bridge

Samora Machel Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique across the Zambezi River. It is named after Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique.It links Tete, the capital of Tete Province, to Moatize. The bridge also connects the countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.List of crossings of the Zambezi River

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Chingozi Airport
Historic architecture
Chingozi Airport

Chingozi Airport

Chingozi Airport (or Matundo Airport) is an airport in Tete, Mozambique (IATA: TET, ICAO: FQTT).According to the BBC, a new airport may be built and the current one shut down to allow for coal mining activities.

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Lake Malawi National Park
Urban
Lake Malawi National Park

Lake Malawi National Park

Lake Malawi National Park is a national park at the southern end of Lake Malawi in Malawi, Southeast Africa. It is the only national park in Malawi that was created with the purpose of protecting fish and aquatic habitats.

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Chongoni Rock Art Area
Historic
Chongoni Rock Art Area

Chongoni Rock Art Area

Chongoni Rock Art Area is located in the Central Region of Malawi consisting of 127 sites in the forested hills of the Malawi plateau with depictions of rock art and paintings of the farmer community of the Late Stone Age and the Iron Age period.

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Mountain peaks

Ndirande Hill

Viewpoint

Michiru Mountain

Michiru Mountain is located about 5 miles north of the city of Blantyre, Malawi, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The summit sits at an elevation of 3,925 feet, although because it rises from a high plateau its prominence is only a few hundred feet.

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Nature

Luambe National Park

Luambe National Park is located in the Eastern Province of Zambia. The park is situated north-east of the famous South Luangwa National Park, and south of the North Luangwa National Park.

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Historic

Kalemba Rockshelter

The Kalemba Rockshelter is an archaeology site located in eastern Zambia, at coordinates 14°7 S and 32°3 E. Local tradition recalls the use of the rock shelter as a refuge during the time of Ngoni raiding in the 19th century.

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Nature

Lukusuzi National Park

Lukusuzi National Park is located in eastern Luangwa Valley in Zambia, on the other side of the Luangwa River from the more famous South Luangwa National Park. It lies between the smaller Luambe National Park (on the eastern bank of the river) and the Chipata-Lundazi road.

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Religious Site

Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba (Latin: Zombaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Zomba in the Ecclesiastical province of Blantyre in Malawi.May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Zomba from the Apostolic Vicariate of Shiré April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Zomba

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Religious Site

Roman Catholic Diocese of Lichinga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lichinga (Latin: Lichingaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lichinga in the Ecclesiastical province of Nampula in Mozambique.July 21, 1963: Established as Diocese of Vila Cabral from the Diocese of Nampula July 29, 1976: Renamed as Diocese of Lichinga

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Religious Site

Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi (Latin: Mangocien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Mangochi in the Ecclesiastical province of Blantyre in Malawi.May 29, 1969: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Fort Johnston from the Diocese of Zomba September 17, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of…

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Religious Site

Maula Cathedral

The Maula Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Lilongwe, is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Lilongwe the capital and largest city of the African country of Malawi.

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About Malawi

Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over 118,484 km2 (45,747 sq mi) and has a population of 22,224,282. Lilongwe is its capital and largest city.

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