Viphya Plateau

The forested Viphya Plateau lies between 1500m and 1800m above sea level with inselbergs such as the famous Elephant Rock. The plateau is located in the northern part of Malawi and has plantations of pine that were said to once have been the largest in Africa. Patches of indigenous forest survive between the partially felled rows of pines and the original open heathland in the east of the plateau making it a wonderful area to explore on foot or mountain bike even by a four wheeled drive.

The Elephant Rock