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Town Medium Zomba

ID: w145837 View large map

Located in Malawi :: Malawi  :: Zomba
Category: Places :: Town Medium

Booking

Zomba was the capital of Malawi until 1975 and remained the seat of parliament until 1994. Today it still houses a few important institutions like the National Archives and the University of Malawi. Zomba is a big but peaceful town with a bustling and modern town centre. There is a tourism office in Zomba where the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and culture provides information about Zomba, maps, books, leaflets and POI. The office is situated within the National Archives building.

Traveller Description

Zomba is a beautiful and lush town and is very appealing to tourists because the colonial influence is still visible in the older part of the town. It is set at the foot of the majestic Zomba Plateau which is a very popular hiking destination.

Contact
Address :  Zomba Tourism Office, Zomba, Malawi
Contact :  Zomba Tourism Office
Tel :  +265 1 524 375
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  Airtel. TNM

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Lodging Camping Bakery Liquor Restaurant Tyre Repair Mechanical Repair
Facilities :  Shops
Doctor Telephone :  +265 15 225 61

Facilities
Other Facilities :  University/College. Commercial Offices.

Activities
Hiking Trails Guided Walks Horse Trails Fishing Bird Watching
Tours and Excursions, Picnics, Golf
More Activities :  Visit the Zomba plateau. Malosa mountain and Lake Chilwa.

Travelling Information

Zomba offers everything that a tourist might need. Peoples sells fresh bread as well as beer, wine and spirits. They only have limited stock of fresh meat.

Good district hospital. (Jul-14).

 Travel Tip!

The local market is huge and sells everything from excellent fresh vegetables, fruit and spices to clothing and hardware. You will literally find ANYTHING at this market! Even if you don't want to buy anything you have to walk through and enjoy all the colours and smells and the vibe of a local African market. If you would like to eat like the locals do, go to Tasty Bites on the Main Road for good food and service.


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