THE COLONIAL CITY! Zomba was the seat of administration for the colonial government. Marking this historic piece are the old colonial style buildings scattered across the city. In the city; the cool weather on Zomba plateau, and the spectacular surroundings relieve the body, mind and soul. When in Zomba take no worries about accommodation. You have a wide accommodation choices from hotels to lodges. For example, on the plateau is a classic Ku Chawe Inn managed by Sunbird Hotels from where you can also take a full view of the city.

Some of the to-dos in Zomba include, hiking on the Zomba plateau, photography, sight-seeing of some historic places, and of course, chatting with a few natives you might come across for some unbelievable old folktales and myths. Mountaineering funs will find it a memorable experience climbing the mountain on their way to the hotel from the town. The town begins or ends from the foot of Zomba mountain. Otherwise tax/cabs or motorbikes are available for an exciting ride up the meandering road to the plateau. The author, with friends, once took up the challenge of climbing the mountain for leisure right from town up to the plateau. It’s a reachable distance on foot and makes a great physical exercise though takes an hour or so.

On the plateau is the inviting Likangala Dam where one can go for relaxation in the beache and engage in photography. It’s good to keep an eye on signposts; and also accompany a local tour guide. Down the plateau is the famous and beautiful botanic garden that keeps some of the rare plant species. It’s worth visiting the garden with your cam ready for some stunning shots!

You don’t want to leave Zomba without seeing some of the city’s iconic features including the historic Chancellor college, a former constituent college of the first university in Malawi which has been producing great minds in sciences and arts since 1964, then there is the colonial Gymkhana club, a national archives, a sight of several colonial style british buildings you can only find in Malawi, the old parliament building. These few features are just a tip of what you can find in the old city.

The photos show Zomba Gymkhyana club in whitewash, Kuchawe sunbird hotel and the beautiful garden/yard of the hotel where one may relax in the sun and the cool atmosphere. When it comes to escaping the daily disturbances of city life; Kuchawe is the ideal place to spend your vacations on.