Zomba Plateau, Malawi

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Zomba Plateau is unique. A great slab of a mountain rising to 6000ft (1800m), it has vast tracts of cedar, pine and cypress but elsewhere the vegetation is wild and mixed. The plateau top is criss-crossed by streams and there are tumbling waterfalls and still lakes. There are driveable tracks right round the top from which are views of such splendour that they were described in colonial times as "the best in the British Empire". Whether walking or driving, there is always something to see. Wildlife includes leopards, although sightings are rare. More in evidence are giant butterflies and, on the lower slopes, baboons. Birdlife includes the long-crested eagle and the augur buzzard.

There is a new road to the top of the plateau. The former ?up-road? is no longer used. Accommodation on the plateau includes a recently rebuilt luxury hotel, the famous Le Méridien Ku Chawe Inn, set at the very edge of the mountain; and a large camping site. The Zomba Forest Lodge has now been privatised and offers accommodation at great value. Fly-fishing for trout is possible in season and horse riding can be arranged. More info on: www.malawitourism.com

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