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Blantyre

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Blantyre Trips & Tours

Genteel and historical, spend time in Malawi’s second-largest city and you might fall for its charms.

If you’re venturing to the south of Malawi, you may well find yourself in the gentle town of Blantyre. Named after the Scottish birthplace of explorer David Livingstone, there’s not much to differentiate the historical town from any other in Africa, but we rather like it. It could be its handsome backdrop of verdant hills and misty mountain peaks. Maybe it’s the laid-back atmosphere and intriguing history, or even the excellent choice of restaurants and guesthouses. Whatever its appeal, you’re sure to find something in Blantyre to pass a day or two – you may just fall for its charms too.

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Blantyre Trips & Tours

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The highlights of southern Malawi

The highlights of southern Malawi

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Blantyre Mulanje & the Highlands Zomba Plateau

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