Duration: 4 days Often misty, with the peaks jutting out of the clouds, one of the local names for this massif is 'The Island in the Sky'. Mt. Mulanje offers excellent hiking and trekking via a series of well-maintained trails, accommodation is in and huts, a fine way to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The highest peak reaches 3,000 meters, and you can make it to the top without technical climbing experience. Easier hiking trails can be followed along the valleys and basins, past thundering waterfalls with the towering heights as a dramatic backdrop.
Day 1: Lilongwe to Mulanje
Day 1: We will depart Lilongwe very early and head for the mountainous region of Mulanje. Once we reach the Lujeri Tea Estate at approximately 10am we will head to the starting point, which is the hydro at the bottom of the mountain. The hike up to Madzeka Chalet begins. The hike is a slow but challenging 4hr walk with several stunning waterfalls and rock pools along the way. We will more than likely stop for lunch and a couple of swims en route and should be at the chalet by 3ish.
Days 2-3 - The climb
Day 2 - 3: The next two days will be climbing Chinzama and Minunu peaks with one night in each mountain hut. Both days are fairly easy walking, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and stunning views with time to swim in waterfalls and rock pools on route.
Day 4: The descent & Lilongwe
Day 4: After breakfast we head back down the other flank of the mountain to the starting point, this is about a 3hr walk going past a stunning waterfall and a few fantastic pools on route. We then head back to Lilongwe and should be home for dinner.