Mount Soche Travel Guide: Top Sights in Malawi, Tours & Travel Advice

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Mount Soche- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Malawi; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Mount Soche, located near Blantyre, Malawi, rises to an elevation of approximately 1,530 meters above sea level. Established as a forest reserve in 1922, it encompasses 388 hectares. The mountain offers hiking trails that provide views of Blantyre Township and surrounding peaks. The trails are marked with green-painted rocks, and hikers can explore features such as a campsite near the summit and a large rock formation suitable for photography. The area has experienced deforestation, but still offers shaded spots for rest. Mount Soche is accessible via local roads, with trailheads near landmarks like the Soche Living Waters Church.

Operators offering tours in Malawi

Attractions in Blantyre

Museum of Malawi

3.2

St Michael and All Angels Church

4.4

Mandala Guesthouse

Reviews of Mount Soche

Fiona Chauluka

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-19

It was so wonderful and enjoyed the presence of God
manota mphande

3
Reviewed: 2021-04-08

Always great experience on Soche Mountain. Been working on a project with Paulendo Adventures in partnership with Department of Forestry Southern Region, and GIZMEIRA. We worked on the five trails, and building wash room facilities, picnic and campsite space.
alex passmore

5
Reviewed: 2019-02-25

Splendid view of Mt Soche in the early evening light.
Lingstone Chiume (ling_c)

3
Reviewed: 2018-03-17

Encroachment into the hill is on the rise. At the current rate, it'll soon be bare. The authorities only issue threats and not real action to curb the malpractice. Thugs have it as their hideout while targeting to attack lonegoers, so always go in groups. I had my phone and my money taken away from me once, but I escaped unhurt.
Marc Henrion

4
Reviewed: 2017-05-28

The second tallest of the three peaks around Blantyre (Soche, Michiru, Nyambadwe) and the closest to town. Though the mountain suffers badly from deforestation, you will still have to make tour way through dense vegetation (arachnophobes better stay away!) on the way up. Expect local children and dogs to be your guides / companions on the way up. There's many paths and tracks on the mountain so it is easy to get to a dead end and having to backtrack a bit. In general though it's not possible to get completely lost. Stunning views over town and across to the other two peaks and even Mulanje.