Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
A large expanse of miombo woodland about 50 km southwest of Lilongwe, a good destination for birdwatching, hiking and mountain biking, with forest cabins for overnight stays.
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve stretches along the mountain ridges on the Malawi–Mozambique border and covers extensive miombo open woodland. It is an important water source for Lilongwe. The reserve is famous for birdwatching, with many bird species native to miombo woodland, and monkeys and antelope also roam here. The forest dirt tracks are suitable for hiking and mountain biking. Forest cabins within the reserve offer accommodation and guide services.
Most roads are unpaved, and conditions worsen in the rainy season, so it is advisable to travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Town Market
- Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
- Kamuzu Mausoleum
- Parliament Building
- Kumbali Cultural Village
- Chongoni Rock-Art Area
- Dedza Pottery
- Dedza Mountain