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Mountain in Malawi
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Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve is a park in Southern Malawi. It is named for Mount Mulanje, which, at 3002 m, is the highest mountain in southern central Africa. In 2025 the mountain with surroundings was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as the "Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape".
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Its highest peak (3002 m) can be reached without technical climbing experience, but does involve some tough and strenuous hiking. From the Chisepo hut, the 3 km (6 hr) to the peak are very steep and you must use your hands most of the time to crawl on the face. Ideally you should set aside a few days to explore a section of the Mulanje Massiff, but a comprehensive exploration could easily take a week. Porters and guides can be hired at either InfoMulanje or the Likhubula Forestry Station.
Close to the start of the trails. Good lunch and dinner, better ordered in advance to avoid waiting. Rooms with mosquito nets, shower with capricious pressure, sporadic Wi-Fi.
Hut with no electricity, no running water but a stream and dry toilets nearby. Can be packed on weekends.
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