Viphya Mountains- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

The Viphya Mountains, stretching approximately 210 kilometers from north to south, form a prominent mountain range in Malawi's Northern Region. The range includes notable peaks like Mount Uzumara (1920 m) in the north and Mount Champhila (1768 m) in the south, with the Mzimba Plain to the west. The area features diverse ecosystems, from miombo woodlands at lower elevations to Afromontane grasslands and forests above 1600 meters. The South Viphya Forest Reserve, home to Malawi's largest population of red forest duiker, preserves 4500 hectares of montane rainforest. The range is a haven for wildlife and plant species, including endemic butterflies and birds. Several forest reserves, such as Chimaliro and Mtangatanga, protect unique high-altitude forests and offer valuable biodiversity.