Lilongwe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Malawi
About Lilongwe
The capital ofMalawi, Lilongwe has a population of about 1.1 million (2015). Located at an altitude of 1050 m, the temperatures in Lilongwe are a little lower than one might expect for a city in the tropics. Warm summers and mild winters are characteristic. The rain season lasts from December to March. Lilongwe is divided into the Old Town (to the south) and the New Town (to the north) with the Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary between the two. TheOld Townis built around the former village of Lilongwe, while theNew Town(also calledCity CentreorCapital City) sprung up after first president, Dr. Hastings Banda, moved the capital fromZombato Lilongwe. The quality of the roads is excellent compared to countries like Kenya and traffic doesn't tend to be too much of a problem at all. Lilongwe is divi
Top Attractions in Lilongwe
Explore the best things to see and do in Lilongwe:
- ★Golf Lessons
- ★Kamuzu Mausoleum
- ★Kumbali Cultural Centre
- ★Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
- ★Parliament buildings
- ★World War I Memorial tower and statue of Hastings Kamuzu Banda
Where to Eat in Lilongwe
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chicken Inn
- 🍴Country Lodge
- 🍴Sana
Where to Stay in Lilongwe
- 🏨Cresta Crossroads Hotel
- 🏨Imperial Town Hotel Lilongwe
- 🏨Korea Garden Lodge
- 🏨Mufasa Lodge and camping site
- 🏨Mufatse Lodge
- 🏨St Peters Guesthouse
Lilongwe Travel Guide Sections
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