Mount Mulanje

Mount Mulanje, also known as the Mulanje Massif, is the highest mountain in Malawi and south-central Africa, rising to 3,002 metres at Sapitwa Peak. This dramatic inselberg towers over the surrounding tea estates and Phalombe Plain, its sheer rock faces and misty plateaus creating one of Africa's most spectacular mountain landscapes.

The massif covers an area of approximately 650 square kilometres, with vast grassy plateaus, deep river gorges, crystal-clear rock pools, and dense montane forests harbouring endemic species found nowhere else on earth. The rare Mulanje cedar (Widdringtonia whytei), Malawi's national tree, clings to the higher slopes and is a symbol of conservation efforts in the region.

Mulanje is a paradise for hikers and climbers, offering routes ranging from gentle plateau walks to challenging multi-day traverses and serious rock-climbing routes on the massive granite faces. The Mountain Club of Malawi maintains a network of huts across the plateaus, making multi-day treks accessible. The surrounding lowlands are home to some of Malawi's finest tea estates, and the town of Mulanje serves as a gateway to the mountain.