Blantyre travel guide

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Blantyre is the economic capital of Malawi, located in the southern part of the country along the Shire River. The town was established as a Church of Scotland Mission Station in 1876 and is named after the famous explorer David Livingstone. Blantyre is the main commercial and industrial centre of Malawi. All the important trade and business is carried out from here.

The local population is of this town is of Bantu origins. The atmosphere of the city is very calm and friendly. The pleasant weather, excellent places for dining and wonderful shopping complexes all makes it a great holiday destination.

Fast Facts

Some of the main attractions are in Blantyre that will leave you spell bound are : -

√ Mandala House : - Houses the La Caverna Art Gallery and cafe.

√ Blantyre Mission : - Blantyre Mission is the most historic site and narrates the story of how Blantyre came into existence.

√ Chichiri Museum : - Chichiri Museum displays both the natural and cultural heritage of Malawi along with traditional dances and contemporary music.

Blantyre offers you the most exciting places that are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. While you are on a

Holiday to Blantyre

→ Visit the Society of Malawi which is a historic place exhibiting the facts about the golden past and present of Malawi and Africa in general.

→ You must head to the Michiru Mountain which is a natural reserve and a forest. It is an amazing sight to watch wild animals living in their natural habitat.

→ Great Rift Valley and Shire River are “must a visit” destinations. The places offer some of the fascinating and beautiful natural sceneries.

Blantyre has a sparkling and vibrant nightlife. After the day’s tough schedule, people come out in the evening to party and celebrate life. There are numerous places for hangouts like the best place to spend the evening in the city is The Blue Elephant which is a bar & restaurant.

Blantyre offers plenty of good restaurants and eating outlets. The restaurants or the eateries serve the traditional as well as international delicacies. The city gives a unique dining experience, never to be forgotten. The food is of excellent taste and is fairly reasonable.

Blantyre is the commercial and trading center of Malawi. The downtown area is full of shops run by Asians and so you can find a abundant asian items being sold. The city center is a bustling market area popular with locals offers all kinds of fruits, veggies, used clothing, construction materials etc. If you are looking for western-style shops, then head to Chichiri shopping mall. There is a lot of variety and available at reasonable prices.

The city ensures that people visiting Blantyre, doesn’t face any trouble while traveling. There are plenty of modes to tour the city. You can either take a minibus or hire a taxi. Both are comfortable and cheap means of traveling. You can also hire a ferry to travel nearby.

For the budget traveler, touring by foot is the best option.

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is located about 16km away from the city. It has several international as well as domestic flights operating daily, so you can choose to travel by air. You can also reach here by inter-state buses and taxis. They are also a convenient way to reach here.