Zomba Plateau
A forested plateau at about 1,800 m, where dams, waterfalls and the Queen's Lookout and Emperor's Lookout offer views over the entire Shire Highlands.
Zomba Plateau rises above Zomba, the former colonial capital. Its summit has pine forests, streams and the Mulunguzi Dam. You can walk or ride horseback to Williams Falls, Chingwe's Hole, Queen's Lookout and Emperor's Lookout. The latter two are named after Queen Elizabeth and Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, who both visited. On clear days you can see Lake Chilwa and Mount Mulanje. Roadside vendors often sell fresh strawberries. The summit has a hotel and a campsite, where you can spend a night and watch the sunrise. It lies about 65 km from Blantyre, roughly 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zomba Old Capital & Market
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Museum of Malawi
- Mandala House
- Blantyre Market & Curio Market
- Mount Mulanje
- Satemwa Tea Estate