Michiru Mountain, Blantyre

#7 among attractions in Blantyre

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Michiru Mountain is located about 5 miles north of the city of Blantyre, Malawi, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The summit sits at an elevation of 3,925 feet, although because it rises from a high plateau its prominence is only a few hundred feet. The mountain is known for its many species of birds. The road to Michiru is uneven and can only be accessed by off-road vehicles. ()

Coordinates: 15°45'0"S, 34°58'0"E

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Blantyre Malawi

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Day trips

Michiru Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Michael and All Angels Church, Blantyre Tours, Chichiri Museum, Museum of Malawi.

4.3 miSE
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Blantyre
110 min walk • St. Michael and All Angels Church was constructed from 1888 to 1891 of brick at the Blantyre Mission in Blantyre, Malawi. It is located on the original Scottish mission site, off Chileka Rd, and is in the Church of Central Africa, Presbyterian’s Blantyre Synod.
3.7 miSE
15°47'22"S • 35°0'13"E
Blantyre Tours, Blantyre
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6 miSE
Museum
Chichiri Museum, Blantyre
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6.1 miSE
15°48'15"S • 35°2'23"E
Museum of Malawi, Blantyre
156 min walk • History museum, Museum
4.2 miSE
15°47'34"S • 35°0'41"E
Mandala House, Blantyre
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3.7 miSE
15°47'16"S • 35°0'19"E
Malawi Stock Exchange, Blantyre
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3.5 miSE
15°47'6"S • 35°0'19"E
Pagat Mall, Blantyre
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5.6 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre
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6.2 miSE
15°48'38"S • 35°2'5"E
Robins Park, Blantyre
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