Liwonde National Park

Liwonde is Malawi’s most popular national park.  It lies largely within the Machinga District but also in the Mangochi District. It covers 550sq km of woodlands and dry savanna and is considered the jewel in the crown in terms of game viewing and is certainly one of the most scenic. 

Liwonde National Park offers one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. You will have the opportunity to spot a lot of elephants. In addition, Liwonde National Park is home to hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, black rhinos, African buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas, common elands, sable antelopes, bushbucks, kudus, African wild dogs, hyenas and warthogs. It is also one of Malawi's leading birding spots and is home to around 400 bird species, including Pel's Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, Brown-breasted Barbet, Lilian’s Lovebird and Bohm's Bee-eater.

Liwonde National Park displays beautiful scenery all around the park and all year around. In addition to walking and driving safaris, the National Park offers one of the best boat safari experiences in Africa. The Shire River, Lake Malawi’s only outlet, cuts through the entire park and on its bank the infamous Liwonde palm trees draw shadows when the sun is setting and attract the beautiful fish eagles and palm-nut vultures and is ideal for boat safaris.

Boat safari at Liwonde National Park