Beginning at the M1 junction near Zalewa, the M6 traverses the scenic landscape to reach the border with Mozambique near Mwanza, providing a connection between the two nations.

[1][2][3] The M6 has long served as the principal artery connecting Malawi to the Zambezi River in Mozambique, with a history dating back to British colonial times.

[4] After years of use, the road underwent a major rehabilitation project around 2001, ensuring its continued importance as a vital transportation link between the two nations.

[5] In Zalewa, the M6 road originates at a junction with the M1, then embarks on a southwestward journey through a gently undulating savannah landscape dotted with cultivated fields.

Upon reaching the Mozambican border, the N7 road seamlessly continues the journey, leading onward to the city of Tete.