Lower Shire Valley

Lower Shire Valley – the valley of the main river Malawi – Shire, a unique place in southern Malawi – there are several national parks and the cultural center of Malawi, a museum and craft shops. It is part of the East African Rift Valley.

The lower Shire valley begins southwest of the city of Blantyre, in southern Malawi, near the border from Mozambique, in southeastern Africa. It is considered home to three nature reserves - Mahete, Lengwe, Mwabwi, where he likes to relax a large number of visitors and fishing locals. It is also worth visiting the cultural heritage center of the lower Shire valley “Tisunge!”, which means “let’s preserve”. It houses a small museum, a research and children's library, handicraft shops of the weaving industry and a locally produced natural fabric shop.