Home > Africa map > Malawi
Mt Mulanje or the Mulanje Massif, as it is also known, is located 65km east of Blantyre, rising sharply from the surrounding plains of Chizardzulu, and the tea-growing Mulanje district.
The mountain towers over 3000m high, the locals call it the ‘island in the sky’, it is easy to see why – on a misty day the mountain is enclosed in a smoke-like haze, and its highest peak, Sapitwa, bursts through the cloud.
The Massif is popular for hiking and climbing, and has several mountain huts scattered across it which are maintained by the Malawi Mountain Club and the Malawi Forestry Department. There are a number of trails for hikers. The trail route depends on the length of your stay on the mountain and what you want to see and do.
Mulanje has many individual peaks reaching heights of over 2500m, including Sapitwa, Central Africa’s highest point (3,001m) and Chambe Peak, the West Face of which is the longest rock climb in Africa. Each of these peaks are accessible for hikers.
Crystal clear pools for swimming
Smell of Mulanje cedar
Summiting Sapitwa peak at dawn
Tea plantations
Let’s plan your trip together
Please contact Vicky at vicky@farsideafrica.com or call +44 (0)131 315 2464
“A fantastic holiday at a fair price.”
Jonathan & Marjory, Edinburgh
Farside Travel Limited t/a Farside Africa 16 Dean Park Mews, Edinburgh EH4 1ED United Kingdom
Telephone - +44 (0)131 315 2464 Email - vicky@farsideafrica.com
Company registration number - SC246328
© Farside Africa 2024