Skip to main content

How long does it take to climb Mulanje mountain?

 

It is a great and healing climb to get to the top of Mulanje Mountain, it is one of those experience that remain in our mind forever. It takes about three days to get to Sapitwa peak and this is just on the average climb. There are many factors that can increase or decrease the number of days to get to the highest peak and they are as follows;

Fitness - in my first days of hiking while I was at the top of the mountain, I come across this marathon runner from Italy at Chisepo hut and just a reminder to get to Chisepo hut it takes about two days, I asked him when did you arrive at the hut and he said just a few minutes ago and we (him and his guide) will only be here for the next few minutes then we are continuing with the hike to Sapitwa peak and hopeful get back down on this very same day. And at the end of the day they really did accomplish their goal. Now this guy just said he runs 42km and that’s just a clear explanation of how he managed to do so in a day. According to my experience with many of the hikers, to get to the first hut on the mountain it takes about 3 hours and others 5 hours which means when you start hiking at 6am you will probably get to Chambe hut at 12noon. You can choose to camp at chamber hut or proceed to Chisepo hut.

Weather – it is always a great idea to start hiking the mountain just before the sun rises as temperatures dramatically rises, to enjoy the hike I found out that early hours to notice many breath taking things like the songs of the morning birds, the amazing sun rise and there is some sense of calming peace that makes you one with nature and this is exactly where nature provides you with answers. Sometimes it does rain in the mountain, our guides have a lot of experience with the mountain and will take you to the nearest hut for shelter.

Safety – hiking is all about the great experience, it’s good to experience those moments in time where you need to look back at them and appreciate your time with nature. Climbing the Mulanje Mountain is not always smooth, there are areas that are challenging and one needs to take things slow for example there are other places that are too rocky and others just too steep, river crossing and so many other things, I always remind myself that hiking is note a competition but it’s the experience. Talking about competition, once every year Mulanje mountain holds a race locally called the porters race where there is a route that is about 25km going up part of the mountain and back down, the winner of the race last year 2023 time was 2hours 15minutes, I will be posting soon when the next race will be.


Location: Mulanje, Malawi

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

MULANJE MOUNTAIN - ROUTES

  climb mulanje mountain  Mount Mulanje has many points of interest that must be visit, most of the visitor’s goal is the peak of Sapitwa, apart from this peak, there are many other peak that are breath taking to visit and you will notice that each fresh peak teachers us something new. It takes about three to five hours covering about 1300m of altitude gain to get to a hut where you can relax. The level of difficulty on each route varies according to the route that you choose, the guides will provide you with a lot of information about each route.   There are six main routes ·           1. Fort lister route ·          2. Likhubula valley route ·          3.Lujeri route ·          4.Mulanje boma route ·          5.Nessa route ·          6...
Post a Comment
Read more

MOUNT MULANJE GUIDES

  It is strongly recommended to climb Mulanje Mountain with a guide. guide will show you the many points of interest, navigate up to the rocky peaks, share stories of the culture and the many mountain believes, the guide will also help with the carrying of your items, offer information about the amazing Mulanje mountain, cook, provide you with warm water in the morning for bathing, tea and prepare you breakfast.   Climb Mulanje Mountain Provides you with the best local guides that are all registered with Guide and porters Association of Mount Mulanje and understand that your safety is the number one priority, Professionals on their jobs. The guides have been providing service on Mulanje Mountain for a very long time and have great knowledge of the Mountain. For more Information WhatsApp +265 995 85 15 35
Post a Comment
Read more

Things you need to know before hiking Mulanje mountain.

  Do not throw any plastic while hiking- Nature is a beautiful place, very clean and it is strongly advised that in Mulanje mountain no one should be throwing plastics especially empty plastic bottles and many other plastic material things. Stay in the trail- there are stories that some people have disappeared in the mountain, this commonly happens when one who thinks has masters the trail. It is always a good idea to follow the guide that is with you no matter how many times you have been on the mountain. Focus on healing- there are many places in the mountain where one experiences enlightenment, people get healed and even find answers to their many question and for this we should always pay back to nature by keeping it as it is, don’t disturb it, don’t pollute the waters, break branches and just appreciate nature.
Post a Comment
Read more