Central Malawi GuideCentral Malawi lies on the southern part of the eastern shores of Lake Malawi and is home to the capital of Lilongwe. Its fairly flat terrain disguises the fact that it is part of the high plateau of central Africa. HotelsFind hotels in Lilongwe, Salima and more. LilongweLilongwe is the capital of Malawi. The capital of Malawi, Lilongwe has a population of circa 902,388. MuaMua Village, Mua Mission and the KuNgoni Centre of Culture and Art are in the Dedza district of Malawi. Ntchisi Forest ReserveNtchisi Forest Reserve is in the Central Region of Malawi. The Reserve sits on the escarpment of the East African Rift Valley, on Ntchisi Mountain, and has stunning views of the valley, Lake Malawi and even across the lake to the mountains in Mozambique. NkhotakotaNkhotakota is a town in Central Malawi. It has a population of just over 20,000, and is located on the shore of Lake Malawi. SalimaSalima is a city in Central Malawi, located on the coast of Lake Malawi. Kasungu National ParkKasungu National Park is in Central Malawi. Lifupa Lodge