Central region intro
Central Region with its capital Lilongwe is centrally located and a common point of entry, through air travel. Some of the attractions in the central region includes the wonderful National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. The Chongoni Rock Art Area contains stone age rock art and is a UNESCO World Heritage. For cultural attractions there is a true Afrcian experience at Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art, located in the town of Mua.
Lilongwe
Lilongwe city is named after the Lilongwe River which flows through the city. Nowadays Lilongwe has an old and a new center (old town and new town). The old town is characterized by local markets, (older) commercial buildings, modern chain stores, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants. The financial and business center and the parliament building can be found in new town. Travelers will find the old town more charming than the modern new town.
