Viphya Plateau

Viphya

A pine-forested plateau above 1,500 m on the western side of the lake. It is cool and pleasant, with hiking, mountain biking and forest cabins.

The Viphya Plateau rises between Lake Malawi and the interior. Its vast pine plantations are among the largest man-made forests in Africa, interspersed with natural woodland, grassland and streams. The climate is much cooler than by the lake. Forest cabins can be found around Chikangawa and in the Luwawa forest to the south, where you can hike, mountain bike, birdwatch and go boating. From Nkhata Bay it is about 1.5 hours west via Mzuzu, making it a good place to escape the heat for a day or two.

Opening hours

All day

Plateau · Pine forest · Hiking

Nearby sights

Kande Beach
Chintheche Strip
Bandawe Mission
Nkhata Bay Market
Chikale Beach
Snorkelling & Kayaking in Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay Harbour
Likoma Island

Places to eat nearby

Mayoka Village Restaurant
Butterfly Space Eco Lodge Restaurant