UNESCO Sites in Malawi

Malawi UNESCO has registered 2 sites on the World Heritage list and 6 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Malawi and the corresponding map.

Malawi UNESCO list

1. Chongoni Rock-Art Area
2. Lake Malawi National Park

Malawi UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Malawi.

Description

1. The Chongoni Rock-Art Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Malawi, known for its unique collection of ancient rock paintings and engravings. The site includes over 100 rock art sites scattered throughout the Chongoni Forest Reserve, which date back to the late Stone Age and provide valuable insights into the cultural practices and beliefs of early humans in southern Africa.
2. Lake Malawi National Park is a protected area located in the southern part of Malawi, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The park is home to a variety of endemic fish species, including the colorful cichlids, as well as to a diverse array of bird and mammal species. The park also includes several small islands and rocky outcrops that provide important habitats for nesting birds and other wildlife.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malawi have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Mulanje Mountain Biosphere Reserve
2. Nyika National Park
3. Khulubvi And Associated Mbona Sacred Rain Shrines
4. Malawi Slave Routes and Dr. David Livingstone Trail
5. Lake Chilwa Wetland
6. Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve