Liwonde National Park
Liwonde is stretched along the Shire River, south of Lake Malawi. The riverine landscape of the Shire dominates the western side of…
Take the time to lap up everything Malawi offers and you’re certain to leave enlightened. The rejuvenated Majete Wildlife Reserve and the hippo-filled Shire River in Liwonde National Park are both simply idyllic.
Colourful cichlids dance between rocks off Likoma Island, rhinos roam Majete’s wooded thickets and a Highland beauty shrouds Nyika’s plateau. Malawi is a country of contrasts.
Despite being small, it contains remarkable variety, thanks mainly to the Great Rift sculpting its landscape. And although the country is amongst the continent’s poorest, Malawians are friendly and welcoming, earning their home the nickname “The Warm Heart of Africa”.
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The accommodation on offer ranges from basic to luxury, so there is something to suit every budget and need. As Malawi is still developing as a destination, more and more high-end lodges are emerging throughout the country. All of the main national parks now have at least one well-regarded safari lodge – and without the crowds that you may find elsewhere.
The pristine waters of Lake Malawi are widely regarded as having great diving, both in terms of the diversity of fish species and their sheer abundance. Many of the lodges on the lake have diving and water sports facilities and equipment available. We would suggest you only swim in the lake at designated areas where it is deemed to be safe by the local operators, as Bilharzia can be a risk outside of these zones – which are regularly tested.
A trip to Malawi is not complete without a visit to Lake Malawi, the lifeblood of the country which takes up a fifth of the land. Here boat trips, snorkelling and diving can all be enjoyed and for those who want to relax, you can do so on the plentiful white sand beaches.
However, Malawi is now garnering a growing reputation as a safari destination, with parks like Liwonde and Majete having benefited from extensive translocation and rehabilitation schemes. Whilst wildlife sightings are not as prolific as in other countries, the parks are far less visited and benefit from some of the most beautiful landscapes in Southern Africa.
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