Tag: Eastern Africa

  • Three Mt Ndirande Hikes, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    Three Mt Ndirande Hikes, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    This hike has three options. A long leisurely walk along a 4×4 track to the range’s southern cell towers (known as the Kamuzu Lookout). A short hump to the top of Wall Hill (a rock climbing hill) for the views and an old structure. And finally, to the summit of Mt Ndirande. This is a…

  • Mt Mpingwe Peaks Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    Mt Mpingwe Peaks Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    The Mt Mpingwe peaks hike is a short day outing near Blantyre/Limbe, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include maps, logistics and links to additional details and GPS data. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. This is a hike that was confusing because…

  • Soche Summit Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    Soche Summit Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    The Soche summit hike is a day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include maps and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. The Soche summit hike is actually less…

  • Weekend Visit to Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

    Weekend Visit to Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

    The weekend visit to Majete Wildlife Reserve is an outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include my opinions, facts, photos, videos and links to additional details. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Let me start by saying that the hardest…

  • Game Haven Wildlife Ride, Blantyre, Malawi

    Game Haven Wildlife Ride, Blantyre, Malawi

    The Game Haven Wildlife Ride is a day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details, photos and videos. This is a guided cycling adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. This is a lazy half-day outdoor luxury adventure at the Game Haven Lodge, just outside the town…

  • Mpemba Peak Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    Mpemba Peak Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    The Mpemba Peak Hike is a day outing near Blantyre, with the Mountain Club of Malawi. I provide details, photos and videos. It’s a very easy 1 hr hike in the heart of a rural village and agricultural land. This is a group-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the…

  • Mulanje Grand Traverse Trek, Malawi

    Mulanje Grand Traverse Trek, Malawi

    The Mulanje Grand Traverse trek is a 5-day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is an adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. All hikes to reach…

  • Chongoni Rock Art, Dedza, Malawi

    Chongoni Rock Art, Dedza, Malawi

    Details about our visit to two Chongoni Rock Art sites (Namzeze and Mphunzi). I provide details that include maps, costs, logistics as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Rock Art Locations The Chongoni Rock Art…

  • Chiradzulu Summit Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    Chiradzulu Summit Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi

    The Chiradzulu summit hike is a day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. The hike starts from…

  • Mua Mission Side Trip, Malawi

    Mua Mission Side Trip, Malawi

    This is a side trip of stop over at the Mua Mission on our drive north along Lake Malawi. I provide details that include maps, costs and photos. This is a self-guided day of goofing off and boredom. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. An easy side trip from Dedza (about 20km…