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

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

Mangochi is a resort town situated on the shoreline of the Lake Malawi in the Southern Region of Malawi, lying around 470 meters above sea level. It is relatively an upgraded town, situated around 180 km north of the country’s 2^nd largest city, Blantyre and 250 km southwest of Lilongwe, the capital and largest city of Malawi. Due to its position on the shore of the Lake Malawi, Mangochi gains lot from it, mainly tourists from the different regions of the country.

Mangochi is home to many marine-engineering shops, shops, supermarkets and banks. Mangochi coordinates with 14°27′36″ S latitude and 35°16′12″ E longitude, experiencing a tropical savanna climate.

History of Mangochi:

Mangochi originated as a British colonial defense post in the 1890s, was established by colonial administrator Sir Harry Johnston. Fort Johnston was the former name of Mangochi, which emerged as a slave market and administrative center during the British rule. Mangochi was also the site of the establishment of the British gunboat Gwendolen in 1897.

Getting Mangochi:

The Chileka International Airport is the closest airport to Mangochi, situated around 180 km away. This airport operates flights from and to Johannesburg, Beira, Harare, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Tete and Nairobi.

Mangochi has good connectivity by bus to all the major cities of the country like Liwonde, Zomba, and Blantyre.

The local transportation of Mangochi is served by minibuses and rental cars and bikes.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Mangochi:

Yao people dominate the population of Mangochi and have their own dialect. The Lake Malawi Museum is the major cultural centre in Mangochi.

Mangochi houses many supermarkets and dozens of grocery and cloth shops. Sun ‘n Sand Resort Restaurant is one of the reputed food corners in Mangochi, giving full values for visitors’ money.

Things to do in Mangochi:

Shopping
Hiking
Day tours

Tourist Attractions in Mangochi:

Lake Malawi Museum:

The Lake Malawi Museum is popular museum in the region housing a wide range of items showcasing the environmental, historical an ethnical features of Mangochi. The highlights include Hotchkiss gun, model of the Guendolin gunboat and marine steam engine.

Clock Tower:

Clock Tower in Mangochi was constructed in the early 20th century in the honor of Queen Victoria during the British rule in Malawi. It is now one of the major landmarks as well as tourist attractions of Mangochi.

Shire Bridge:

The Shire Bridge is a scenic manmade attraction, drawing tourists for its grand constriction and nature enthusiasts who like to enjoy sightseeing.

Religious sites in Mangochi:

Mangochi houses a large mosque and Catholic Cathedral and both of these are famous among both visitors and locals for nice constructions and holiness.

Other attractive places in Mangochi and Blantyre (180 km) include:

Chichiri Shopping Center
Chichiri Museum
St Michael and All Angels Church
Mandala House
Mount Mulanje
Chifundo Artisan’s Network Art Studio Shop
Lengwe National Park
The Way of the Cross
Liwonde National Park

When to visit Mangochi?

Probably from May to October is the best time to visit Mangochi while the weather remains dry.

Hotels in Mangochi:

Being a tourist destination, Mangochi boasts many accommodation centres, highly guesthouses and lodges of which most are upgraded providing different modernized facilities and services. The Nkopola Lodge is one of the recommended options, offering visitors swimming, fishing, and sailing activities. List of the famous hotels in Mangochi are listed below: