Dadza town Malawi

Dadza town Malawi – Malawi safaris and tours in Africa

Dadza town malawi – Lying just over 80 km south-east Lilongwe, Dedza is a town of interest for a variety of reasons. At 1600m (5300ft) it is actually the highest town in Malawi. It sits in a beautiful landscape of forests and highlands, with the tree-covered Dedza Mountain rising up immediately behind the town.

A charming forestry town, the area has been settled since pre-historic times and artistic traditions old and new are still to be found. At the Dedza Pottery craftsmen can be viewed in the workshops and factory, producing a variety of items, from mugs and dinner services to table lamps and tiles. Many are decorated with brightly coloured designs or local scenes and all are sold at the factory shop. Dedza town Malawi  Pottery products are found all round Malawi, as well as being sold for export. With a charming tea shop selling delicious cakes, the pottery is a popular stop between Lilongwe and Blantyre. The nearby Chongoni Rock Art is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases artwork from much earlier times, dating from the early Stone Age onwards.

Explore Lake Malawi.

When it comes to small boats, the Lake is best known for its kayaking and sailing options with kayaks & canoes available at most beach lodges and even the option to take on longer expeditions along the lakeshore. A few lodges have small sailing boats for personal use or larger ones for a leisurely cruise. The crystal clear water of Lake Malawi make it an ideal location for snorkelling and donning a mask will give immediate access to the colourful kaleidoscope of tropical fish that live in the Lake and feed from the rocks along the shore. For those who wish to go that little bit deeper, there are a number of PADI registered dive schools along the lakeshore who offer great value scuba diving, including full courses to learn how to dive. One or two lodges even offer water skiing and sailboards and paddle boards are to be found at others. For the less energetic, Boat trips range from the famous Mv Llala lake ferry to sailing in an ocean-going yacht. Cruises into the upper reaches of the great Shire river are also possible.