Place's to visit in Malawi

With an area of 3200 square km, this is the largest national park in Malawi. The park lies in the Nyika Plateau and covers majority of the area. This place is accessible by a single dirt road and getting there is quite an adventure in itself for all ages. Kids will love the various species of flora and fauna that is prevalent here. All in all it is a beautiful place for kids to enjoy something different apart from their regular lives.

This church dates back to 1891 and was built by Scottish missionaries. It has undergone some amount of renovation ever since but it was originally constructed with only wood and bricks and constructed by hand.

If you are interested in retracing Mankind’s evolution from the time of dinosaurs to when man evolved in the current state, then this is the place for you. It is home to the copy of the Malawisausrus. Kids will love a visit to the museum as there are plenty of fun things to do here too such as looking though a viewfinder to find a prehistoric man and other cool activities.

This should not be missed by any visitor as it is an easy hour long tour that will enlighten you on Malawian history and their cultural and traditional beefs through a series of striking mural paintings. An entrance fee needs to be paid that includes a guide too.

It is a great stopping point for people going to Lower shire and thus the name seems quite apt. Wildlife is not a strong point of this reserve but if you are looking for the most gorgeous natural views; then this is the place for you. If you want, you can pick up some local produce such as coffee or tea from here.

This is a majestic rock formation in South east Malawi that is 16 x 13 miles in dimension. It is home to high peaks and the deepest of ravines. This is an interesting geographical feature and was formed due to a large surge of magma estimated to have occurred 130 million years ago. You are welcome to go hiking provided a guide also goes with you.

This is actually located in Mozambique waters but is very much a part of Malawi. This is the ideal retreat if you are looking for luxurious resorts and a peaceful retreat.

This is a sight to behold and is often termed as “island in the sky”. This mountain rises quite steeply from the highlands and the peaks are often surrounded by mist resulting in a surreal feeling. It is a popular site for hiking or trekking and one can easily climb up through clear paths that have been built here.

This is one of the most famous buildings in Malawi and the most remarkable thing about it is that it’s design was not created by any professional architect but a priest.  You can visit a couple of more historic buildings nearby when you visit this site.  It is a national monument.