Malawi
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.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Bakili Muluzi International Airport (BLZ)
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Time zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
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.
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.
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