Tourist Places to Visit in Zomba, Malawi, South Africa, Africa

Tourist Places to Visit in Zomba, Malawi, South Africa, Africa

Zomba is a city situated in the southern part of the southeastern African country, Malawi. It is one of the important cities of Malawi as it served as the capital of the first British Central Africa and then independent Malawi from 1964 to 1974. Currently it is the hotspot of tourists, mainly for its British colonial architecture and natural scenery. Zomba is the seat of Zomba District, lying at the foot of the vivid Zomba Plateau. Zomba is located between 15°23′ S latitude and 35°20′ E longitude, around 330 km southeast of Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi.

History of Zomba:

Zomba holds a strong and long historical background, served as the capital of the first British Central Africa and Nyasaland and then the Republic of Malawi from 1964 to 1974, when the capital was moved to Lilongwe. Some British establishments still existent in the city include the Sir Harry Johnston Primary School, Zomba Gymkhana Club, the botanical garden and the golf course.

How to reach Zomba?

Zomba is served by the Chileka International Airport, located around 60 km southwest of the city of Zomba. This airport receives flights from Johannesburg, Beira, Harare, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Tete and Nairobi.

Zomba has a good connectivity by bus to all the major cities in Malawi, including Mangochi and Lilongwe, catered by kombi bus service, National Bus Service and mini-buses.

Zomba is home to many car hire companies that offer cars for both short and long terms.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Zomba:

The population of Zomba covers the blend of Muslim and Christian people, who live in peace.

There is a supermarket People Supermarket and other than this, the city houses many traditional shops specialized in offering carved wooden curios and paintings.

Some nice restaurants in Zomba are as follows:

Annie’s
Tasty Bites
African Heritage – Luso Lathu

Things to do in Zomba:

Golfing
Mountain-biking
Horse riding
Rock-climbing
Fishing
Hiking

Tourist Attractions in Zomba:

Zomba Plateau:

The Zomba Plateau is the first preference of visitors coming to Zambia. Tourists mainly visit the plateau to enjoy different outdoor activities it offer like mountain-biking, horse riding, rock-climbing, fishing and hiking. There are also many lodges and guest houses within the plateau.

Botanical garden in Zomba:

The botanical garden in Zomba was constructed during the British rule in Malawi when Zomba was the capital. The garden is located in the vicinity of the old parliament building, frequented by locals and tourists.

The Zomba Gymkhana Club:

The Zomba Gymkhana Club is one of the old establishments in Zomba, which was earlier used for different social activities but now its use is declined. Although now it is allowed for visitors to see what communal activities took place here.

Educational institutions in Zomba:

Zomba is the site of many reputed educational institutions that have made impression on visitors coming to the city by organizing regular cultural activities and other colorful programs. The major institutions in the city include the University of Malawi, Sir Harry Johnston International Primary School and Zomba Catholic Secondary School.

Other attractive places in Zomba include:

Zomba Theological College
Mulunguzi River springs
Zomba Central Prison
Zomba Hospital
Golf course
Zomba Mosque
Zomba District Council Building
CCAP Church

When to visit Zomba?

Zomba is a year round destination, although visitors can make its best tour in any month between May and October.

Hotels in Zomba:

Holding a title of the former capital of Malawi, Zomba draws a large number of tourists during dry months and in order to serve them, the city houses all sorts of upgraded hotels with all kinds of modern and traditional facilities. Here are some nice hotels in Zomba and Blantyre (around 60 km):