LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK

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LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK

Liwonde National Park, founded in 1973, is 550km2 it is one of the most beautiful parks in the country and one of the far less travelled in Africa! The park is situated 160km north of Blantyre on the left bank of the Shire River, south of Lake Malawi. Wildlife of Liwonde National Park Liwonde National Park offers one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa! You will have the opportunity to spot a lot of elephant as the park hosts around 900! The elephant population has grown so much in the past years that it has become hard for them to survive, this is why some of them have been transported to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve for what was “the biggest elephant translocation in Malawi”. This isn’t the only translocation, in 2017, 4 cheetahs were re-introduced, this is now up to an incredible 18 and are still multiplying! As the only carnivores in the park (except for a few hyena) it was an all you can eat buffet for them until African Parks brought back the lions! With leopard coming in from Zimbabwe any day and another 23 black rhino due to join our already strong population this is fast becoming one of the hottest wildlife destinations in Africa. Rumour has it wild dog are coming soon too! The park is also inhabited by hundreds of crocs and hippos, antelope, zebra and buffalo. Liwonde National Park is also a birders paradise with more than 300 different species so there really is something for everyone! Vegetation of Liwonde National Park Liwonde National Park displays beautiful scenery all around the park and all year around. The river cuts through the entire park and on its bank the infamous Liwonde palm trees are drawing shadows when the sun is setting and attract the beautiful fish eagles and palm-nut vultures.

Contacts
Link: https://visitmalawi.mw/
Email: Info@visitmalawi.mw
Phone: ++265 1 775 499 / ++265 1 775 499
Address: Department of Tourism , Tourism House, Off Convention Drive , Private Bag 326 Lilongwe , City Centre Malawi, Africa

Our Services

BOAT SAFARI

One of the great advantages of a number of Malawi’s National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, is that, as well as the usual safaris taken riding in a vehicle, and the thrill of getting out on foot for a walking safari, there are stretches of river which allow for boat safaris. Game viewing from a boat can be extremely successful as many animals are less concerned about what’s close to them on the water than what’s close to them on the land. They will happily go about their business whilst largely ignoring any safari boats that drift by. As well as being able to get close to the large crocodiles and pods of hippos that spend their days in or close to the water, and the riverine birdlife, boat safaris will also give great sightings of the animals on the riverbanks. Much of the wildlife will come down to the river to drink , or graze on the fertile plains not far from the water’s edge. And the elephants, particularly the young male bulls, enjoy playing in the shallow waters near the banks and will put on a great display for anyone on a boat safari along the River Shire.

HELICOPTER SAFARI

The 15 minute flights offer a unique opportunity to see Liwonde from a different angle and add yet another means of exploring the park, beyond the existing drives, walks and boat safaris. From above, guests will be treated to some behind the scenes insights from the African Parks team. Flights cost US$200 per person (minimum of 2 people per booking). The flights are available all year round, subject to availability. Because the helicopter is also used by African Parks for their conservation work, all sight-seeing flights may only be booked within a 36-hour period prior to the flights. Flights can be booked for their guests by the camps and lodges in Liwonde, who can then also combine a flight with a game drive or boat safari.

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