Zomba Plateau


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Overlooking Liwonde and the Shire River Valley, Zomba Plateau is Malawi's oldest forest reserve, with waterfalls and walking trails amidst the forests. The Plateau overshadows the old colonial capital by the same name. Much of the plateau is forested. Afforestation has taken place for a hundred years and there are now great stands of cypress, Mexican pine and magnificent and rare Mulanje Cedar. In the ravines and on other steeper slops there is an incredible variety of natural vegetation from jungle-like creepers to wild flowers, from ferns and thorn bushes to orchids and lichen. Butterflies flutter, hover and milk the nectar of the flowering plants. Bird life is varied and prolific. Nestled on top of the Zomba Plateau, 900 meter above the town of Zomba is Ku Chawe Inn.

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Honeymoon to South Africa, Zambia and Mauritius during January 2012

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A lot less intrusive than some African countries re tipping etc Would definitely go on another safari - saw all he animals except a lion so would like to go back to do that! Our luggage was lost for four nights when we arrived in South Africa - would advise everyone to pack clothes in your hand l...

Rated... 5stars

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Malawi Factfile

Timezone:
GMT +2
Language:
English, many local languages
Currency:
Kwacha, US Dollars
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
10.5 hours from Europe
Visas:
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