Thuchila Shelf
Thuchila Shelf is a plateau in Mulanje District, Southern Malawi and has an elevation of 1,977 metres.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve.
Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve
Protected area
Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve is a nature reserve founded in 1927 in Malawi. The reserve covers 56,317 hectares. It is operated by the Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust. The reserve was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2000. Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve is situated 2½ km southeast of Thuchila Shelf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Phalombe.
Phalombe
Town
Phalombe is a town in Malawi. It is the district capital of Phalombe District. Phalombe is situated 9 km north of Thuchila Shelf.
Thuchila Shelf
- Type: Plateau with an elevation of 1,977 metres
- Also known as: “Tuchila Plateau” and “Tuchila Shelf”
- Categories: plateau and landform
- Location: Mulanje District, Southern Malawi, Malawi, Southern Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
Discover Thuchila Shelf from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Thuchila Shelf” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Thuchila Shelf”
- Swedish: “Thuchila Shelf”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nyampalu and Bwanaisa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nadalanda and Khuto.
Southern Malawi: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Blantyre, Zomba, Lake Malawi National Park, and Mount Mulanje.
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