Mulanje Mountain

Mulanje mountain, the highest peak in Southern Africa is proudly the “Island in the sky”. Lying at 3000m above sea level, the mountain offers visitors breathtaking views and adventure. The Massif, which covers an area of 640 square km has over 46 peaks most of which are over 2500m above sea level. Sapitwa is the highest peak on the mountain.

Mulanje Mountain- Proudly “the island in the sky”

Mulanje mountain has a fascinating ecosystem with as many as 500 unique species of animals and plants found nowhere else in the world. The area is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot. Visitors may just be lucky enough to spot velvet monkeys, rock hyrax, leaf-nosed bats or klipspringers.

The mountain is covered with several varieties of vegetation with a unique tree known as Mulanje Cedar. The Mulanje Cedar is considered the national tree of Malawi and it is highly valued for its use in silviculture and its potential contribution to social economic development. The presence of rivers and waterfalls also increase its beauty.

There are special sites on the mountain such as Dziwe la Nkhalamba and Muloza pools which provide a unique ‘island in the sky experience’. The breathtaking views of cultivated tea estates at the foot of the mountain offer fantastic tours to visitors.

Dziwe la nkhalamba

Mountain hiking, cycling, nature trail walks and trekking, bird watching, tea tasting, quad bikes and 4x4 driving, climbing and abseiling, are but some of the activities one can enjoy.

Tea picking on the foot of the mountain