Nyika National Park is a unique corner of nature that is located in the northern part of the country. Often on the territory of th …
Majete Reserve is located in the south of the country, near the village of Chikwawawa, 45 kilometers from the city of Blantyre. Th …
Nkotakota Reserve is located on steep hills, 30 kilometers from the city of Nkotakota to the west. It is the oldest since 1938 and …
Livonde National Park is famous for a good variety of species of its inhabitants and a beautiful landscape. Thousands of hippopota …
Livond Park is Malawi’s richest national park, located about 230 kilometers southeast of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe. The landsca …
Mwabwi Reserve is the smallest national park in Malawi, about 350 square kilometers, and the least accessible. The reserve is loca …
The reserve is located about 2 hours from the city of Lilongwe and is located on the slope of the East African Rift Valley, in Cen …
Lengwe National Park is a rather arid reserve that covers 130 square kilometers. The park is located at a distance of 80 kilometer …
Lake Nyasa is one of the largest African lakes in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, 560 km long, up to 80 km wide and up to 70 …
Licoma Island is a small area of land that is part of Malawi. It was opened in 1880 by missionaries and established here the headq …
Lake Amaramba is a shallow lake on the edge of which the state of Malawi is located. The lake is located on the Nyansa Plateau and …
Lower Shire Valley – the valley of the main river Malawi – Shire, a unique place in southern Malawi – there are several national p …
The Zomba Plateau is one of Malawi’s most famous attractions. Covered with extensive African vegetation, in some places it reaches …
Lake Malawi is the second deepest lake in Africa. Lake Malawi is also known as the "Lake Calendar" for its length of 365 kilometer …
Mount Mulanger is a separate granite massif, which is located 100 kilometers southeast of the city of Blantyre, covers an area of …
Lake Malombe is located in southern Malawi, on the Shire River, in the southern region. The area of the lake is about 450 square k …
Chizumulu Island, the smaller of the two inhabited islands, on Lake Nyasa in Malawi, is located off the coast of Mozambique. The c …
Chongoni Rocks is an area near the city of Dedza, with a rich heritage of rock art in all of Africa, the history of which goes bac …
Lilongwe is the dynamic capital of Malawi, combining state efficiency and a warm African atmosphere. The city serves as a convenient starting point for traveling around the country and keeps an atmosphere of openness: from busy markets to calm corners along the rivers. The history of Lilongwe is intertwined with nature and neighboring regions, and modern infrastructure makes it a convenient base camp for exploring the surrounding sights.
Among the man-made objects worth paying attention to are traces of historical and cultural activities on the island of Licoma, where missionaries founded their headquarters, as well as unique rock paintings and an art center on the Chongoni rocks. The capital and its surroundings are home to local museums, craft markets and cultural venues that reflect Malawi’s life and traditions and help to better understand the local history.
The natural attractions of the region are diverse and impressive: the national parks of Nyika, Livonde and Mwabwi, the reserves of Majete, Nhotakota and Ntchisi, the plateau and mountains - Zomba and Mulanje, as well as the famous lakes of Nyasa and Malawi with the islands of Likoma and Chizumulu. The lower Shire Valley, Rift Valley and small lakes like Amaramba and Malombe create a rich palette of landscapes for safaris, hiking and bird watching and wildlife.
On our website, all these points are marked on an interactive map: you can quickly see the sights of Lilongwe and the surrounding area, read brief descriptions and reviews, and build an optimal route for a trip. Convenient filters and routing options can help you plan day trips or long excursions to national parks and coastal areas.
You can explore the city and its surroundings on your own, following the developed routes, or book guided tours with local guides to dive deeper into nature and culture. Local guides offer live stories, safe and thoughtful routes, and suggest the best times and places to watch animals and take pictures.
Come to Lilongwe to discover a wide range of attractions and experience the diversity of Malawi. Plan your trip, plan itineraries and go for new experiences – the city and its surroundings are ready to share their secrets and beauty.
