UNESCO
Highlights of Malawi’s UNESCO sites and related conservation efforts, with context on heritage protection and community impact.
Curated Places
Explore exceptional destinations carefully selected for this experience.
Chongoni Rock‑Art Area (2006)
Set in granite hills in Malawi’s Dedza District, these magnificent 127 rock-art sites span 126 km² and showcase painting...
Khulubvi and Associated Mbona Sacred Shrines
The Khulubvi and Associated Mbona Rain Shrines Cultural Landscape stands out as a deeply rooted and spiritually meaningf...
Lake Chilwa Wetland
Situated in the southern part of Malawi near the eastern border with Mozambique, the Lake Chilwa Wetland Biosphere Reser...
Lake Malawi National Park (1984)
Located at the southern end of Lake Malawi, this park is home to hundreds of endemic cichlid species and is famous throu...
Malawi Slave Routes & Dr David Livingstone Trail
The Malawi Slave Routes and the Dr. David Livingstone Trail highlight important sites tied to the 19th century East Afri...
Nyika National Park
Nyika National Park is Malawi’s largest and oldest park, famed for its sweeping Nyika Plateau, dramatic scenery, and ric...
Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve
Located in northern Malawi, the Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve sits on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list. It is hom...