Zomba Old Capital & Market
Zomba
A former colonial capital at the foot of the Zomba Plateau, with its old parliament building and governor's residence still standing, and a Central Market that is one of Malawi's liveliest.
Zomba was the capital of Nyasaland, and later Malawi, until 1975. The town still preserves colonial-era buildings, including the old parliament building, Government House (home to the provincial assembly), Holy Trinity Church, and University of Malawi buildings, and its tree-lined avenues are calm and quiet. The Central Market is large, with everything from vegetables, fruit, clay pots, and secondhand clothing to handicrafts. You can buy inexpensive strawberries and honey. Zomba is usually visited as a day trip together with the Zomba Plateau, about 1.5 hours' drive from Blantyre.
Opening hours
All day; market approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zomba Plateau
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Museum of Malawi
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Mandala House
- Blantyre Market & Curio Market
- Mount Mulanje
- Satemwa Tea Estate