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Zomba is a small town in Malawi about 1 hr from Blantyre. It is the former capital of Malawi until Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the first President, moved the capital to Lilongwe. Most travelers visiting Zomba are coming for the plateau. The town itself has little for tourists but the people are welcoming, and there is a large market in the center, where you can buy almost anything.

[edit] Get in

Daily busses from Blantyre (1 hour) and Lilongwe (5-7 hours).

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The Plateau. The top is a 5-7 hour hike from the base at the Kandodo junction. There is a fine hotel, the KuChawe Inn, at the top.

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• Tasty Bites. On the main road of Zomba, across from the MTL office. It has good Indian food and is a Globe wifi hotspot.  edit
• Hotel Masongola. Has a good traditional menu and the chicken kawawa is an excellent dish. A little expensive.  edit
• Bethel Cafe. On the main road towards Blantyre. Has excellent and well priced food including paninnis, cakes and salads. Also offers free wifi.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Annie's Lodge. Decent rooms, Globe wifi hotspot.  edit

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