Malawi Information - Vwaza Marsh

Game Reserve

This small low-lying reserve at the foot of the Nyika Plateau of around 1,000 square kilometres makes an interesting contrast to the highlands of Nyika. While much of the reserve is flat and covered with mopane and miombo woodland, the eastern side is hilly and the reserve has rich wetlands with Vwaza Marsh itself in the north and Lake Kazuni in the south. The wetlands are, needless to say, a haven for animals and birds. Osprey, Fish Eagles, Palm-nut Vultures and Martial Eagles are resident here in good numbers and there are plenty of owls to see and hear as well. Barred, Giant Eagle, Scops, and Pearl-spotted Owls are all regular sightings. In fact over 250 bird species have been recorded in the park. Resident mammals here include Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Bushpig, Impala and Greater Kudu. The wildlife moves freely between Vwaza and the Luangwa Valley in neighbouring Zambia.

Kazuni Safari Camp, the only one in the park, is small accommodating no more that eight people. It is built from reed and thatch in a traditional bush camp style. All the accommodation is en-suite and game-viewing from here is by 4-wheel drive and on foot.