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Mvuu Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Liwonde National Park, Malawi

Stretched along a shallow lagoon that lies off the Shire River, Mvuu Lodge is positioned in the north of Liwonde National Park.

This comfortable, rustic-themed lodge is shaded by trees and wildlife often wanders through.

Why we like Mvuu Lodge

The design and location of the lodge mean that you don’t have to leave camp to see wildlife. It is truly encircled by nature. The rooms and main area face the lagoon, which is home to hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and many other animals. During the daytime, reedbucks, bushbucks, impalas and vervet monkeys can all be seen wandering through the camp. And at night, the sound of hippos grunting echoes across the water.

Facilities

Mvuu Lodge is formed of eight tented rooms, each one shaded by a thatched roof. They all face the lagoon and have wooden verandas that extend towards the water. Inside, the setup is simple but relatively spacious, with an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower positioned behind.

The lodge’s main area is spread along the deeper part of the lagoon, close to the Shire River. The lounge is raised up, providing a lovely platform from which to look out towards the river.

Activities

Game drives
Night drives
Bush walks
Boat cruises on the river
Bush breakfasts
Three-day Shire River Trail trek

Safari
Boat
Walking and Strolling
Guides/Guiding
Landscape
Birding
Game Drive

£££££

Mvuu Lodge is spread along a small lagoon that juts off from the Shire River, in the northern part of Liwonde National Park. Access is either by road from the south or, if coming from the north, by boat across the Shire River. The boat ride is only a five-minute journey, but it is within the park and you have a good chance of spotting elephants, antelopes and hippos.

Mvuu Lodge, Rivonia 2128, Johannesburg, Malawi

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Mvuu Lodge £££££

Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Stretched along a shallow lagoon that lies off the Shire River, Mvuu Lodge is positioned in the north of Liwonde National Park. This comfortable, rustic-themed lodge is shaded by trees and wildlife often wanders through.

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Facing the Shire River and looking out over a fertile flood plain, Kuthengo Camp sits beneath gnarled baobabs and fever trees. In front of the camp, the sun sets over the Shire’s hippo-rich waters, whilst African fish eagles roost in the surrounding trees.

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