Liwonde National Park
Malawi’s premier wildlife park has a tropical feel and is known for its excellent birding and huge hippo population more than the dense game viewing of other southern African reserves.
What Will I See?
- Over 300 bird species
- Lush vegetation
- The Shire River teeming with hippos and giant crocs
- Large populations of elephant and sable antelope
- Black rhino, lion and leopard, although rarely seen
- Floodplains, lagoons, marshes, woodland and open savannah
What Can I Do?
- Boating on the Shire River
- Game drives day/night
- Walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Cultural village visits
Best game viewing: from June through October
