Austin Madinga

Location: Zomba Plateau, Zomba. Malawi Zomba City is the old capital of Malawi. It sits at the foot of the Zomba Plateau, one of the many scenic destinations in the country. The plateau sits on the Zomba and Malosa mountains, covering 130 square kilometres. I set out on one wet January afternoon for an overnight stay at Ku Chawe Inn. The plateau rises 2,200 m above sea level and beckons with its cool breezes, lush forests and breathtaking panoramas.

Nestled amidst the bustling heart of Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city lies the 70-hectare Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. The sanctuary offers an escape from the urban environment, transporting you into an Acacia/Combretum forest forest, home to a variety of wild animals. The centre features a boardwalk that takes one through the forest and along the Lingadzi River. The elevated path winds through the forest canopy, offering unique perspectives of the forest and along the Lingadzi River below.

In early 2022, the Malawi Government launched two ambitious projects to boost infrastructure development, economic growth and job creation in the country. The Tourism Development Master Plan was launched in April and the Malawi Secondary Cities Project was launched a month later in May. Malawi Vision 2063 Both these projects were launched to contribute to the realisation of the Malawi Vision 2063, a blueprint to create an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation.