SAPITWA WAPITWA DOCUMENTARY - NOVEMBER 2020

A hike to the highest peak in Malawi, Sapitwa on Mulanje Mountain. A detailed account of the three-day hike, complete with a live commentary and interesting facts from a seasoned Tour Guide.
Mount Mulanje is the highest peak in South-Central Africa - Sapitwa peak reaches a towering 3,002m. It is a huge, isolated massif with 20 peaks of more than 2,500m rising out of a disjointed plateau. A great impression of impregnability is given by its precipitous flanks which rise abruptly from the flat plain below. The west face of Chambe offers the longest rock climb in the whole of Africa - 1,700m of sheer cliff.



Mount Mulanje is the best known and most popular mountain area in Malawi. The peaks are steep and rocky, and range in difficulty from moderate hikes to technical scrambles. There are 10 huts on the mountain that provide shelter for all hikers, and several well-marked trails up to the plateau and between the huts. Local guides and porters are found in the surrounding villages. The best time to visit Mount Mulanje is April to November, though excursions during the other months of the year are also possible.