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Thoko Chikondi

Malawian photojournalist Thoko Chikondi aims to highlight stories about disadvantaged women and children.

The mountain range is beloved for its challenging rock climbing and unusually varied terrain, from grassland and forest to rugged alpine rises.

Climbing Malawi’s Island in the Sky

A steep, lush massif—the country’s highest peak at 10,000 feet—beckons adventurers