Dedza Pottery
A renowned pottery workshop in the town of Dedza, where you can watch handmade pottery, buy painted ceramics and enjoy the cheesecake at the café.
Dedza Pottery is in the town of Dedza, about 85 km southeast of Lilongwe, and is Malawi's best-known pottery workshop. It produces mugs, plates and tiles painted with images of Malawian village life and animals. Visitors can watch the pottery-making process and sign up for workshop classes. The on-site café and small guesthouse are a well-known stop on the M1 highway, and travelers praise the cheesecake. It can be combined with nearby Dedza Mountain and the Chongoni rock-art area as a day trip. From Lilongwe, it takes about 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dedza Mountain
- Chongoni Rock-Art Area
- KuNgoni Centre of Culture and Art
- Kumbali Cultural Village
- Old Town Market
- Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
- Kamuzu Mausoleum
- Parliament Building