Malawi
Travel in Malawi revolves around Lake Malawi. Each lakeside village has its own atmosphere, making multi-day stays a natural fit.
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Lilongwe
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and the country's most populous city. It serves as the center of the nation's politics and administration.
1 sight 9 guides Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Blantyre
Blantyre is Malawi's largest city, located at the foot of Mount Soche in the country's south. It also serves as the administrative center of the Southern Region and Blantyre District.
4 sights 9 guides Bakili Muluzi International Airport (BLZ)
Zomba
Zomba is a city at the foot of the Zomba Plateau in southern Malawi, once the administrative capital of Nyasaland. It is home to a campus of the University of Malawi, giving it the calm atmosphere of a college town.
2 sights 9 guides Bakili Muluzi International Airport (BLZ)
Mzuzu
Mzuzu is the main city of Malawi's Northern Region and the country's third-largest. Tea and coffee are grown in the surrounding area, and one of Africa's largest forests stretches to the south.
1 sight 9 guides Kamuzu International Airport
Mangochi
Mangochi is a city in southern Malawi, near the southern end of Lake Malawi. It was formerly known as Fort Johnston.
2 sights 9 guides Chileka International Airport
Top sights in Malawi
Nature
Shire River
The Shire River, Malawi's largest, flows out of Lake Malawi and passes through Liwonde National Park, where hippo pods are a common sight along its banks. It continues south to join the Zambezi River in Mozambique.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba
A Roman Catholic diocese in Zomba, Malawi, part of the Archdiocese of Blantyre. It serves as a spiritual center for the local faithful.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu
This Roman Catholic diocese is based in Mzuzu, Malawi, and belongs to the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe. It serves as a spiritual center for Catholics in the region.
Museums & galleries
Chichiri Museum
A history and culture museum located in Blantyre. Its wide-ranging exhibits offer a broad look at the history and culture of regions across Malawi.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangochi
This Catholic diocese is based in Mangochi, Malawi, and belongs to the Archdiocese of Blantyre. It offers a glimpse into the region's modest religious life.
Nature
Zomba Massif
This mountain range in the Shire Highlands of southern Malawi rises to a highest peak of 2,087 meters. Covering some 130 square kilometers, it offers ridge walks with fine views.
Nature
Michiru Mountain
This mountain rises at the edge of the Great Rift Valley north of Blantyre and is popular with birdwatchers for its diverse birdlife. The rugged road, accessible only by off-road vehicle, makes for an adventurous trip.
Temples & religious sites
Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Blantyre
A Catholic cathedral in southern Blantyre, Malawi's second-largest city. It's a great place to quietly admire the architecture and take in the city's religious atmosphere.
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