Important information about parking for visitors/hikers on Lujeri Estate
Mulanje Hydro Limited is currently constructing a new hydro scheme on Lujeri Estate. Phase 1 diverts water from the Madzeka once it leaves the forest reserve and puts it through a turbine before returning 100% of the flow to the river. Phase 2 is a Ruo upgrade.
No 3 office (Shed No. 3) where most visitors/hikers to this side of the mountain park has been closed by the estate and is now the site office for the newly formed hydro construction company. Lujeri Estate has informed MCM that visitors are no longer able to park at Shed No. 3 (it is not safe because of heavy construction vehicles) and instead will have to park cars at the hydro station whilst construction is underway. Once the new power house is finished in December this year it may be possible for visitors to leave their cars at the new power house which will be closer to the Madzeka path starting point. Lujeri will update us on this later in the year.
In 2019 Lujeri will be upgrading the Ruo scheme and the existing hydro station will be closed around June 2019. Lujeri Estate will no longer employ watchmen at the hydro station once it is closed.
We will keep members informed of new arrangements for parking as we receive information form Lujeri Estate.
Gordon Benbow is planning the annual Sapitwa Sleepover. Dates are Friday, June 1st through Sunday June 3rd.
THIS TRIP MUST BE RESERVED AS THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES ON TOP.
Please let Gordon know if you are coming ASAP.
Phone: 0888 832879 gordonbenbow1@gmail.com
This is the ultimate walk around Blantyre and its peaks, organized by Gordon Benbow. Date: Saturday 23 June, 2018. Distance: 48.5 Kilometers. Estimated walking time 11-12 hours. Meeting place at Blantyre Sports Club at 4:30AM for 5:00AM start. Cost: 4,000MK. All participants should register with Gordon: Phone: 0888 832879 gordonbenbow1@gmail.com
The new Hiking Guide to Mount Mulanje is out now! It presents 18 hiking routes on the mountain, from short walks around the base to multi-day hikes to the highest points. Purchase a copy from a Mountain Club committee member for 7,500 MK. The guide book is also available at La Caverna in Blantyre; price may vary there. Both hard copy and kindle versions of the Hiking Guide to Mount Mulanje are now available through Amazon.com.
Read the February Newsletter; thanks to Adrian for compiling this! Download here: MCM newsletter Jan18
If you have stories you would like to share in the next newsletter, please contact Adrian.
Please see the membership page for details. Membership fees for 2018 are now due: MK 6,000 per person and MK 12,000 per family. Please pay a friendly MCM committee member.
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for more info. Interested in organizing a MCM group trip in 2018? Whether it’s a multi-day trip on Mulanje or a day trip, arranging a club trip is a great way to spend time with like-minded people on Malawi’s beautiful mountains. Contact Lloyd for assistance organizing the trip.
Please see write-up about upcoming MCM camping trip to Fort Mangochi April 21/22.
Please contact Lloyd if you would like to lead a trip of your own!
MCM’s Facebook group has over 2,700 members at the time of writing! A good place to find like minded hikers and get nuggets of information about MCM activities and more.
