Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all zomba hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. Zomba central prison was built in 1935 is the only maximum security prison in malawi. Urbanas african sister city zomba, malawi city of urbana. February 2, 20february 2, 20 sister cities internationals sinoafrican initiative sai is a twoyear program designed to address the manner in which u. The town itself has little for tourists but the people are welcoming, and there is a large market in the center, where you can buy almost anything. Normally high rainfalls occur in january and february hence the wettest months in a year. Emily chiumia works at a government department in zomba, southern malawi. People in malawis capital city of lilongwe protesting against the killing of persons with albinism.
You can also look for cities 100 miles from zomba, malawi or 50 miles or 30. The zomba plateau is infamous for the guides who are generally reliable and very knowledgeable. The construction of the road began in 2005 and was expected to be completed in 20. National bank of malawi, nbs savings bank, standard bank and opportunity bank international as well as the malawian post have a branch in the city. It operates on the cat time zone, which means that it follows the same time zone as blantyre. An area encompassing the city that was malawis capital until the 1970s, zomba plateau serves as an ideal spot to go for a hike.
Established in 1885 as a planters settlement, from 1891 zomba was the centre for the administration of the british central african. We received word that our first exchange, sending professor kairong lin from sun. Zomba archives malawi nyasa times news from malawi. This page is generated to proudly chingale,zomba citizens. Showing off his hotel sunbird ku chawe, david displays the beautiful rooms, breathtaking surroundings and fantastic. The total driving distance from lilongwe, malawi to zomba, malawi is 174 miles or 280 kilometers. Minerals from mt malosa, zomba, malawi crystal classics. Book the best hotels in zomba, malawi at amazing prices on jumia travel. City of urbana sister cities zomba, malawi foods of malawi chambo chambo lake malawi is the eighth largest lake in the world, and is estimated to be over 3,000,000 years old. Vegetation on the plateau is a muddle of brachystegia woodland and indigenous riverine and montane forest set alongside invading pine and cedar. Zomba prison is an overcrowded maximumsecurity institution located in zomba, the former capital city of malawi. Zomba hotels map is available on the target page linked above. I have already reverted this three times so now will try to report this malawi based computer. Zomba archives malawi nyasa times news from malawi about.
This page provides a complete overview of zomba, southern, malawi region maps. Davids been here is touring around malawis towns of zomba and blantyre. See zomba photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of zomba in malawi. If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from lilongwe, malawi to zomba, malawi so you can see when youll arrive at your destination. There is a quaint little shop located at the bottom called african heritage that has a coffee shop, gift store, gym, even a squash room. At the northwestern foot of malosa, clearly visible from the liwondezomba road, there is a series of triangular facets at the base of the scarp. Liwonde park motel liwonde near zomba liwonde park motel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in liwonde. The feature is a typical faultline scarp and marks the eastern wall of the rift valley in this part of southern malawi. A big city usually has a population of at least 200,000 and you can often fly into a major airport. Very nice drive up from zomba, follow the sunbird sign. This is perhaps malawis most appealing city, and a great base for exploring the plateau to the north. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of zomba.
The prison in which the recordings took place was constructed during the era of british colonial rule. Zomba has a population of 80,932 making it the 2nd biggest city in southern region. The alkaline pegmatites of the zombamalosa complex of malawi are famous for their unique geology and mineralogy. Among the facilities at this property are room service and an. Zomba receives annual rainfall between 600mm to 1500mm. Lilongwe is the capital and most populated city of the african state of malawi. Zomba to lilongwe 2 ways to travel via train, car, plane. This is perhaps malawi s most appealing city, and a great base for exploring the plateau to the north.
Zomba forest lodge is a unique small guesthouse nestled amongst the forests of zomba plateau. This place is situated in southern, malawi, its geographical coordinates are 15 23 0 south, 35 20 0 east and its original name with diacritics is zomba. The boys will try to sell you crystals from the mountains, and other. Get zombas weather and area codes, time zone and dst. Jul 19, 20 davids been here is touring around malawi s towns of zomba and blantyre.
The zombajaliphalombe chitakale starts at zomba air wing through jali, misewu folo, phalombe and ends at chitakale. This page will help you find a list of the nearest surrounding towns, villages, cities nearby or within a 25 mile distance 40. Hello fellow wikipedians, i have just modified 2 external links on zomba, malawi. The plateaus highest point reaches an altitude of more than 1,800 m 5,905 ft, allowing for excellent panoramic views of the surrounding environment. The mountainous mass is found northwest of zomba city and covers around km. This grant from sister cities international was funded by the. It lies on the lower slopes of zomba mountain in the shire highlands, 37 miles 60 km northeast of blantyre. Driving distance from lilongwe, malawi to zomba, malawi. Malawi 201516 demographic and health survey key findings. Zomba, southern region, malawi three day weather forecast. According to data gathered from the world bank, malawi ranked as the one of the poorest countries in the world in 2015 based on the countrys gdp per capita.
The questionnaires were pretested in february 2000 in mzimba, ntcheu, and blantyre city. Zomba hospital is an important employer and one of the biggest hospitals in the country. The mineral specimens of aegirines, arfvedsonite, feldspars, and the rare unusual ree rare earth element minerals are some of the best in the world. Out of the shadows narrates the realities of persons with albinism in malawi, who are. This is a well organised campsite with running water and hot showers are usually available. According to kajanga, the 102 km road will be completed after 1 year 8 months. There is a downtown feel and walking distance is possible to many key landmarks in zomba city. Davids been here is touring around malawi s towns of zomba and blantyre. This is a list of large cities closest to zomba, malawi. Malawi demographic and health survey 2000 fr123 the dhs. If i return to malawi and travel to zomba, it will be the place that i prefer. Towns and cities near zomba within 25 miles distance of. Lilongwe is the largest and capital city of malawi with an estimated population of 1,077,116 for 2015. Rising to the immediate northeast of the eponymous town, the zomba plateau is an isolated syenite protrusion that extends over around km.
Established in 1885 as a planters settlement, from 1891 zomba. Most travelers visiting zomba are coming for the plateau. Zomba is a small town, but if you go up the mountain, the views are spectacular. The capital from 1891 to 1974 of british central africa, nyasaland and, finally, malawi, its home to wide, treelined streets and an easy charm.
This grant envisions cooperation and exchange between represntatives from haizhu district in china, zomba, malawi, and urbana, illinois. Dashcam video recording of the drive between zomba and blantyre. As you ascend the snaking road past wildflowers, stoic locals heaving huge burdens of timber, and roadside strawberry vendors, the place almost feels like alpine france. Friendly and secure neighbourhood lodge 300 metres away from zomba police headquarters, with solar street lights active at night on the main road. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to zomba, malawi. Jun 28, 2017 dashcam video recording of the drive between zomba and blantyre. Malawi national statistical system nss newsletter september 2017 nso releases malawi mdg endline survey 2014 report nso releases malawi bbss 202014 report listening to malawi l2m national statistics act 20. The guesthouse is 1 kilometre from the m1 road branching at zomba 0 along the chirunga road. Welcome to zomba plateau rising nearly 1800m behind zomba town, and carpeted in thick stands of pine, the zomba plateau is beguilingly pretty. Visit zomba plateau on your trip to zomba or malawi. At the northwestern foot of malosa, clearly visible from the liwonde zomba road, there is a series of triangular facets at the base of the scarp.
The city is located in the central region of malawi, near the borders with mozambique and zambia, and it is an important economic and transportation hub for central malawi. He called it nyasaland, after the local term nyasa which means big water, referring to the large 550 kilometre lake that borders the country to the east. It is known to the world with its enormous variety of the fish. The main campsite is the one near the ku chawe inn. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. An electronic version of this publication is available for download. The best zomba hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee. It was the former capital of malawi until hastings kamuzu banda, the first president, moved the capital to lilongwe. Nice and winding road up to the plateau with great views. Results for the country of malawi are set to show towns with a minimum population of 5 people, you can decrease or increase this number. Rising nearly 1800m behind zomba town, and carpeted in thick stands of pine, the zomba plateau is beguilingly pretty. Get your 3day weather forecast for zomba, southern region, malawi. Zomba district is one of twelve districts in the southern region of malawi, surrounded by the districts of chiradzulu, blantyre, mulanje, phalombe, machinga, balaka and the republic of mozambique to the east. The proposed road project will decrease the travel time and driver stress between blantyre which a commercial city and zomba city, the university and administrative town.
In 1859, the famous scottish discoverer david livingstone was the first european to set foot in the region now known as malawi. Zomba travel southern malawi, malawi lonely planet. Meet a wide range of different people from malawi as well as international visitors from afar. Famous for excellent and large aegirine crystals, feldspars, arfvedsonites and rare be minerals. They will be able to show you the beautiful waterfalls, streams, dams and take you up the mountains to all the spectacular view points overlooking zomba town and southern malawi. Current weather in zomba and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days. Explore zombas sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. It will also facilitate the movement of goods and services. Full zomba hotels list no booking fees best price guarantee book now, pay later. Brief history of zomba city zomba city council was established under the local government urban councils act, cap 22. Showing off his hotel sunbird ku chawe, david displays the beautiful rooms, breathtaking surroundings and fantastic views.