Mafinga Hills- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Mafinga Central, the highest peak in Zambia at approximately 2,339 meters (7,674 feet), is part of the Mafinga Hills in the northeastern region near the Malawi border. This area, located in Zambia's Northern Province, boasts stunning landscapes and is the source of the Luangwa River, a key tributary of the Zambezi River. The hills are part of the Eastern Afromontane biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species like the Nyika Dwarf Frog. Additionally, the Mafinga Hills are famous for coffee cultivation, with estates like Kateshi and Isanya producing high-quality, citrusy-flavored coffee.