Malawi Information - Liwonde

National Park

Liwonde on the Shire River is characterised by quiet lagoons, open savannah and wooded hills and is considered to be Malawi's premier wildlife destination. A wide variety of mammals occurs in the reserve and it also boasts an astonishing biodiversity of birdlife. The centre stage of the reserve is the river itself with a myriad of species making it their focus.

Mvuu Wilderness Lodge has specially constructed game-viewing boats made from local Mulanje cedar wood which will take you out in the heat of the day, when the animals emerge to drink at the river. They also allow for exciting night trips to find Civet, Large Spotted Genet, Large Grey Mongoose, White-backed Night Heron and Pel's Fishing Owl. Game drives and walking safaris are also on offer and there is a also a well positioned hide overlooking the river. Large mammals occurring here include Leopard, Serval, Sable, Roan, Greater Kudu, large herds of Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Nile Crocodile (reputedly the largest in central Africa!) and Hippo's. Birding 'specials' here include Bohm's Bee-eater, Brown-breasted Barbet and Livingstone's Flycatcher.