Things to do & places to visit in Southern Region, Malawi

Southern Region #1 destination in Malawi 2023. The average rating score is 4.81 based on 994 traveler reviews, of 43 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Blantyre, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 21:05.

Top things to do (51)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Mount Mulanje (410 reviews)
- A beautiful experience
Mountains

This 10,000 ft. mountain accommodates gentle walking and serious climbing. See more..
5.0 Plateau Stables (108 reviews)
- Luwawa Stables - Picturesque and hospitable experience
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Horseback Riding Tours

Plateau Stables are the only trail riding operation in the South and Central region of Malawi and offer trail rides for one up to five hours a day. On your ride you will see spectacular views, waterfalls as well as indigenous forests. We've got a great variety of horse breeds so we can find the best suited horse for all abilities. Beginners are welcome. Helmets are manditory and these and all other apparel are provided. Charges are $40 per person per hour or MK equivalent. See more..
5.0 Mulanje Mountain Tour Guide (46 reviews)
- Mulanje Mountain guided hike/waterfall swim (2-3 hours round trip)
Multi-day Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

We did a 2 hour guided hike up the base of Mulanje Mountain to a beautiful waterfall where we went swimming in the most beautiful cool water. Beautiful hike, beautiful swim, and Ganizani Mvehiwa was wonderful to take us the whole way and tell us about the traditional sacredness of this area. He’s a local young man and doing all he can to help support his family. Later we sent a few humanitarian groups (of 24 people each) with Ganizani, and they loved it and he kept them safe and taken care of. Would recommend him to others: His WhatsApp: +265882395708 or +265990923197 The cost was very low, and he was happy with anything we gave him. So kind and helpful. See more..
5.0 Serendib Hair Day Spa (33 reviews)
- Highly recommended
Spas

We offer exceptional spa services and the trained hands of our experts pamper your body, soothe your mind and re-energize your soul. Our spa offers massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing. See more..
5.0 Shire Eco Safari Camp (32 reviews)
- It's about making a choice
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Safaris

This safari camp, located beside Liwonde National Park and the western bank of the Shire River, holds the distinction of being owned and operated by Malawians. Enjoy game drives, boat safaris, and viewing the night sky with a Dobsian telescope--the only one found in Malawi! Accommodations includes three meals, and either rustic reed ensuite chalets or camping with access to showers and toilets. See more..
5.0 Tiyamike Sewing (13 reviews)
- Shopping, sewing, supporting
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

We are a charity with a vision to demonstrate the love of God by empowering underprivileged women in Malawi. We offer free sewing and skills classes to women so they can better provide for themselves and their families. Our shop stocks a large variety of beautiful products handmade by graduates from our program. All profits go back to the women and to keeping the work of Tiyamike Sewing going so we can continue to empower women. See more..
5.0 The Adventures Feet (5 reviews)
- Mt. Mulanje 3-day hike, sapitwa peak
Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Boat Tours • Motorcycle Tours • Coffee & Tea Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours • Bar, Club & Pub Tours • Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Running Tours • Speed Boats Tours • Day Trips

Did a 3-day hike to mount mulanje with Kingsly as my guide. We overnighted in cozy huts, reaching the sapitwa peak on day two. Everything went smoothly since the moment i arrived, to when i left. Kingsly knows a lot about the mountain, makes sure the pace is ok, and helps you in the more difficult parts of the trail. Big recommendation, thank you for a great trip! See more..
5.0 Mulanje Adventure Tours (5 reviews)
- Majestic Mulanje
Multi-day Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

We booked this on the good reviews. Snowden was so helpful with all our numerous questions about hiking and transfers etc.. We are travelling, in our 50’s and didn’t realise how big this amazing mountain is!! Our guide was Emanuel and he was amazing. Considerate of our ability, carried my day bag and often stopped to tell us about the history of the land, habitat, local community and their past believes pre Christianity. So interesting. Snowden and 2 young porters met us at Chambe Hut and fed us like kings. The night sky is something else. We swam in the rock pools. It’s a hard hike and 2 days was plenty for us for it to be enjoyable. We cannot recommend Snowden and his team highly enough. Contact him now. See more..
5.0 Francis Atiya (4 reviews)
- Mulanje Expert
Multi-day Tours • Coffee & Tea Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours • Bus Tours • Distillery Tours • Safaris • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Walking Tours • Climbing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I visited Malawi in July to climb Sapitwa before some time at the lake. Francis planned a wonderful route and arranged the food and accommodation for our three days on the mountain. The final push from Chisepo Hut to Sapitwa was tough going but Francis moved at the right pace for me and I felt completely safe throughout. After Mulanje, Francis arranged a car and driver at very reasonable rates for the trip to the lake. With Francis, you are in very safe hands! See more..
5.0 Orbis DMC (3 reviews)
- Incredible and varied trip - solo female traveller
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM City Tours • Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

As a solo female traveller I felt very well looked after at all times and Inno put together such a fun and varied trip in my limited time frame. In the space of just a few days I got to experience a mountain hike with overnight stay on Mount Mulanje, a land and boat safari at Liwonde safari park (with some great up close animal sightings) and a restful stay on Domwe Island, Lake Malawi - Absolutely incredible value for money and an unforgettable holiday!! Malawi is a really beautiful country with so much to offer. I met wonderful people and would 100% highly recommend a trip with Orbis DMC! See more..
5.0 Chifundo Artisan's Network Art Studio Shop (2 reviews)
- Buried treasure in Malawi
Speciality & Gift Shops

Visit our Balaka studio and shop on your way to Liwonde National Park or the Zomba Plateau. To reach us, stay on the main M8 highway. Turn at the Balaka railroad tracks onto the dirt road. Follow the road until the 4-Ways Bottle store intersection (4 minute drive). Turn right. We are 100 meters down the road. At Chifundo Artisans' Network you can and watch local artisans creating hand-painted textiles using the "Sudza Batik" technique. Shop for original handbags and home accessories made from these textiles in the studio shop. We are open 8-5 Monday-Saturday. The shop is closed on public holidays and Sundays. Lunch and snacks are available next to Chifundo Artisans' Network at Balaka's Best Cheese Cafe. See more..
5.0 Mwabvi Game Reserve (1 review)
Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Though visitors must go to great lengths to see it, the Mwabvi Game Reserve is a gem of natural beauty that escapes the average tourist's notice. See more..
5.0 Lake Bvumbwe (1 review)
- Beautiful Hideaway For BBQ, & Sundowner
Bodies of Water

Excellent place to have tons of peace while cooking a BBQ (BYO) & sipping a drink overlooking the lake. Please inform reception & book a BBQ spot in advance. Watch the animals come down for its last drinks before the ⛅. Enjoy fresh air. See more..
5.0 Floodgates Tours (1 review)
- awesome
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Movie & TV Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Photography Tours • Fashion Shows & Tours • Safaris • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Climbing Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Running Tours • Horseback Riding Tours • Archaeology Tours • Day Trips

I enjoyed my tour with floodgates tours. It was my first time and the team was organised. Richard, the tour guide knew exactly what we wanted. We hiked the zomba plateau and enjoyed the queens view and emperors view. pictures at the williams falls were amazing. Thank you Yvonne-the tour manager for the beautiful experience.I look forward to more tours with you See more..
5.0 Anchors Lounge (1 review)
- Top Notch Bar n Lounge
Bars & Clubs • Blues Bars • Wine Bars
Anchors was a great experience. My favourite spot in the city of Blantyre. The cocktails are really nice. I recommed the 'ILLALA' cocktail which contains malawian based spirits and liqour. Its also a great place if you want to go do some work outside your office. There is plenty of sitting space with a very chilled vibe for you to enjoy your drink while working. They have a nice variety of hot beverages aswell. Food is available. Great customer service which was very impressive. Overall, i highly recommend Anchors lounge.. See more..
5.0 Mkulumadzi River (1 review)
- Beautiful River
Bodies of Water

Beautiful place to see the giant kingfisher. Also hippos too. Not forgetting nature walks & sundowners See more..
5.0 Trek Mulanje (1 review)
- A trip of a lifetime
Climbing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours
My trip to Malawi was the most memorable of my life. I went on a challenge/expedition, and the challenge was a climb to the top of mount Mulanje. David Majeweta and his guides were so amazing. Expert in their knowledge and understanding of the mountains; although the climb was challenging, the beauty and vastness of the views were incredible. We stayed at the top overnight before descending the next day. Malawi may not be a rich country, but it has many rich experiences to share and the most beautiful, kind people I have met. I cannot thank David enough. If you ever get the chance to visit Malawi, then contact David in first instance. See more..
5.0 Tour Guide Mulanje Mountain (1 review)
- Malawi trip
Spent More than 3 hours Mountains
I am Gift Mulomole. I have been working as a certified tour guide in Mulanje for 8 years taking countless visitors up. Join me! 265 881 70 74 35 (whatsapp) See more..
4.5 Majete Wildlife Reserve (101 reviews)
- A great couple of days in a beautiful setting with oodles of wildlife
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We spent two nights at Thawale Lodge whilst visiting Majete Wildlife Reserve. We had a tented room that was comfortable and looked out onto the waterhole. The main lodge building was lovely, and we enjoyed eating outside by the waterhole, which was frequently visited by animals, including the local elephant. The staff were very friendly and the level of service was excellent. We had four game drives in total and saw elephants, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and many antelopes and birds. It was a fantastic experience. The amazing is that a few years back this place was decimated by poaching but through careful management it is now a delight to explore See more..
4.5 La Caverna Art Gallery (52 reviews)
- Beautiful custom made stationary!
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Lois helped make us the most amazing custom wedding invitations based on some Christmas cards we were inspired by in the gallery. Lois was fantastic at looping us in the right amount when we were making creative decisions. We asked for the cards in a ridiculously short window of time and couldn't believe the quality of the work done and that it was completed early! We are incredibly grateful to the La Caverna team and recommend it so highly as a place for creative people to enjoy. See more..
4.5 Zomba Plateau (47 reviews)
- Beautiful hikes with Issac
Mountains

Stunning hiking on the plateau & quite easy walking once you are on the top. Isaac was a great guide ( also for town too ) & can be booked through Packachere Backpackers. Would definitely recommend him. See more..
4.5 St Michael and All Angels Church (39 reviews)
- Soso
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Are you traveling? Are you not busy? If so, you can go there. I dont recommend it. I dont know why trip adviso says it it a place to visit. See more..
4.5 The Society of Malawi Library (28 reviews)
- Meeting a Bro
This location was reported permanently closed Libraries

The Society of Malawi Library and Archive is housed on the first floor of Mandala House, a National Monument. It boasts a wide collection of books, journals, photographs about Africa in general with a special interest to Malawi. The library focuses on maintaining the history and heritage of Malawi.Below the library is a national art gallery which features artworks of great artists in Malawi. See more..
4.5 The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda (18 reviews)
- Made with love
Hiking Trails

The Way of the Cross is a Pilgrimage Trail available all-year round to Tourists, Pilgrims and anybody who wants to experience an extraordinary vista of natural scenery as well as taking part in a spiritually refreshing journey. The Story of the Way of the Cross begins in old Yugoslavia, Europe and is the world's 2nd KRIZEVAC (Croatian for Cross Mountain). Guided Tours Available in English or Chichewa. See more..
4.0 King African Rifles Monument (13 reviews)
- British Invention In Africa
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

It's pretty worth a quick visit if you are in Zomba. Unfortunately we could not go inside & to the top. Like the one in Lilongwe See more..
4.0 Chichiri Shopping Centre (10 reviews)
- The. Place to go for all ure needs
Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls

This is the place to go for all your requirements in Blantyre. If u do not find it here then u may not find it anywhere else in town but u could try See more..
4.0 Queen Victoria Memorial Tower (5 reviews)
- Historical monument.
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

I do not really know the story behind the tower. But it’s one of those old things that stand in town. It has a canon gun in front of it, probably a symbol of war. See more..
4.0 Al Pacino's Bar (5 reviews)
- Drinking joint
Bars & Clubs

Al Pacinos is a mere 10-15 minute drive from Blantyre CBD,along the chileka Road. Offering self catering apartments, a restaurant and a bar. The deco is centred around the actor Al Pacino based on the movie "Scareface". Club 360 opens on Fridays and Saturdays, and can get busy(recommend parking at neigbouring Police ground). From the menu - the Crocodile dish is an absoulute must have. See more..
4.0 African Heritage - Tours (1 review)
- Great coffee and shop
Historical & Heritage Tours

Great coffee and cake at the restaurant. We did find the shop a bit overpriced but they do have several unique items which you might not find somewhere else. Friendly people at the shop. See more..
4.0 Chiradzulu Mountain (1 review)
- Lovely day hike a short drive from Blantyre/Limbe
Mountains

Moderately challenging hike about 4 hrs return, with nice views along the path and from the top. Pass through a friendly local village at the base. I went with a very kind, professional, and reasonably price guide from the community named Nicholas, who I would recommend. You can reach Nicholas by calling 08888 474 332. Enjoy! See more..