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Notable waterfall · Blantyre, Malawi

Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls is a waterfall in Blantyre, Malawi.

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Murchison Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Murchison Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Murchison Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -15.39608, 34.89394. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Murchison Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Murchison Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Murchison Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Murchison Falls?

    Nearby: Michiru Mountain (viewpoint, 48 km), Chiradzulu Mountain (viewpoint, 55 km), Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve (viewpoint, 56 km), St Michaels CCAP Church (church, 57 km), Mandala House (museum, 57 km), Museum of Malawi (church, 60 km).

    Is Murchison Falls worth visiting?

    Murchison Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Malawi on Spotwander.