FORT MANGOCHI AND THE MANGOCHI FOREST RESERVE

The forested hills to the east of Mangochi make up one of the country's largest forest reserves. Stretching over 360 km² and sometimes reaching an altitude of 1,700 metres, this reserve is home to a rich flora including brachystegia woodland. Antelopes, elephants from neighboring Liwonde Park and 150 different bird species can be spotted. The site is famous for Mangochi Fort, built by the British in 1897 to combat the slave trade.