Mount Mulanje has an elevation of 3,002m at its highest point, Sapitwa Peak. Much of the Massif consists of rolling grassland at elevations of 1800-2200m, intersected by deep forested ravines, down which rivers with spectacular waterfalls tumble. It has many individual peaks reaching heights of over 2500m, including Chambe Peak, the West Face of which is the longest rock climb in Africa. The mountain itself is part of a protected area supporting many endemic species of plant and animal life including the white-winged apalis, dwarf chameleon and the squeaker frog. The Mulanje Massif is popular for hiking and climbing, and has several mountain huts scattered across it. Sapitwa peak was first climbed in 1894, and is now the most popular climb on the plateau –generally it is recommended that hikers spend between two and three days on Mount Mulanje.