Zomba Massif, Mountain plateau in Zomba District, Malawi.
The Zomba Massif reaches an elevation of 2,087 meters and extends across 130 square kilometers of the Shire Highlands region in southern Malawi.
The plateau functioned as a British colonial administrative center, with its strategic position making it a preferred location for governmental operations until independence.
Local communities near the plateau maintain their traditions through craft production and share their knowledge of native plants with visitors through guided walks.
A paved road from Zomba city leads to designated parking areas, where visitors can access multiple trails for hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
The plateau contains deposits of quartz and consists of granitic syenite that formed through igneous intrusion during the late Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Location: Zomba District
GPS coordinates: -15.32722,35.32083
Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:20
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