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Eastern Africa

Malawi

The top 5 natural landmarks of Malawi — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.

Lake Malawi, Eastern Malawi
Lakes

Lake Malawi

Eastern Malawi

Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania.

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A crystal-clear rift lake with more fish species than any other lake on Earth.

Mulanje Massif, Southern Malawi
Mountains

Mulanje Massif

Southern Malawi

The Mulanje Massif, also known as Mount Mulanje, is a large inselberg and World Heritage Site in southern Malawi. Sapitwa Peak, the highest point on the massif at 3,002 m, is the highest point in Malawi.

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A granite inselberg rising abruptly to 3,002 m above the plains.

Nyika Plateau, Northern Malawi
Grasslands

Nyika Plateau

Northern Malawi

Nyika National Park is Malawi’s largest national park, with an area of 3200 km2.

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Rolling montane grasslands rich in orchids and roaming antelope.

Liwonde, Southern Malawi
Wetlands

Liwonde

Southern Malawi

Liwonde National Park, also known as Liwonde Wildlife Reserve, is a national park in southern Malawi, near the Mozambique border. The park was established in 1973, and has been managed by the nonprofit conservation organization African Parks since August 2015.

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A riverine park along the Shire River, restored into a wildlife haven.

Zomba Plateau, Southern Malawi
Mountains

Zomba Plateau

Southern Malawi

The Zomba Plateau, also called the Zomba Massif, is a mountain of the Shire Highlands in southern Malawi. Its total area is about 130 square kilometres (50 sq mi), with a highest point of 2,087 metres (6,847 ft).

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A forested tableland of waterfalls and viewpoints above Zomba city.