Mount Mulanje ..... Malawi's Island in the sky!

The impressive Mount Mulanje standing at over 3,000 metres above sea level is the highest mountain in tropical southern Africa. the unique ecology of this isolated inselberg has been recognised by its procalamation as one of few International Biosphere Reserves south of the Equator. Mulanje Mountain has been managed by the Malawi Forest Reserve since 1927.

Mulanje Mountain is more than barren rock. Covering an area of 640,000 hectares within both Mulanje and Phalombe districts, the Forest Reserve has a diverse range of ecological zones from rainforest to alpine, with a very rich range of habitant endemic plant and a animal life. the famous Mulanje Cedar dominates the high altitude forests.

 

Mulanje Packaged Hikes

MULANJE WESTERN TRAVERSE

Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights (2 Nights at lodge)

Costs: US$ 685 pp Sharing and US$ 975 pp Single

A fine route crossing the heart of the Massif through mountain rain forest and open grassland with spectacular views of the main ridge of peaks and underlying valleys.

MULANJE TRAVERSE

Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights (1 Nights at lodge)

Costs: US$ 590 pp Sharing and US$ 840 pp Single

A scenic accessible trek, providing a good taste of Mulanje's delights, with spectacular views and numerous optional sidetracks to bag any of her main peaks. Highlights: Dziwelankhalamba falls and pools, Leopard rock, Elephant head and Linje viewpoints

SAPITWA DIRECT

Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Costs US$ 470 pp Sharing and US$ 670 pp Single

A worthy goal, Sapitwa soaring at (3001m), the highest point in Central Africa is achievable without any technical experience. Highlights: Sapitwa, Dziwelankhalamba rock pools, Elephant head sunset viewpoint

SHORT PACKAGES

Duration: 3 Days /2 Nights

Costs US$ 370 pp Sharing and US$520 pp Single

2days/1 night

$235pp sharing and 310pp single

These tours are designed to suit visitors with limited time. The hikes are equally rewarding with spectacular views, numerous rock pools , varying vegetation and landscape.

All tours Include: All meals, park fees, a professional guide, all porter fees, all lodge and mountain hut accommodation, vehicle transfer to start point/ from decent point. MCM guest membership fees and a small contribution to Nakhonyo and Mbewa village fund.

Excludes: Transfers to and from Mulanje (US$69 pp, min 2, Blantyre - Mulanje one way) Extra drinks and personal effects.