Mulanje is Malawi's premier hiking and rock climbing destination offering some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The Massif rises up over 3,000 metres, with the highest peak being Sapitwa at 3,002m and covers an area of more than 1,000 sq km. The Chambe is claimed to be one of the longest rock climbs in Africa, offering 1675m of roped climbing.

On its slopes grow the Mulanje cedars, some of them over 200 years old. Spectacular waterfalls have cut deep gorges, while in the lush foothills are tea plantations.