Mount Mulanje
Mulanje Massif
A granite giant rising abruptly from the tea plantations. Its main peak, Sapitwa, stands at 3,002 m, the highest point in southern-central Africa.
Mulanje Massif is an isolated granite island mountain. Its plateau has pristine grasslands, the endemic Mulanje cedar and numerous waterfalls. The classic way to explore it is to start from the Likhubula forestry station, hire registered guides and porters, and hike for 2-4 days, staying in mountain huts. Fit hikers can attempt the summit of Sapitwa. With only one day, you can reach Likhubula Falls and the natural swimming pools. An entry protection fee applies, and guide fees are charged per day. The mountain lies about 65 km from Blantyre, roughly a 1.5-hour drive, and the town of Mulanje at its foot is surrounded by tea plantations.
Opening hours
All day; hikes must start in daytime
Nearby sights
- Satemwa Tea Estate
- Museum of Malawi
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Mandala House
- Blantyre Market & Curio Market
- Zomba Old Capital & Market
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Zomba Plateau