MALAWI
THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA
M alawi may be a small country but it is big at heart. Known as the warm heart of Africa. This is not just due to the temperature, but the hearts of its people and its product offering. A long but a very thin country.
From Nyika National park in the north, high up on a plateau with rolling grasslands.
Through to Cape Mclear, on the shores of the great lake Malawi. With crystal clear fresh water, providing an opportunity to walk on the beach or swim with the hundreds of fresh water fish.
At the southern tip of Lake Malawi and on the banks of the Shire river lies the hidden gem of Liwonde national Park. A wildlife area with the opportunity for fantastic game viewing, both from game drives or from a boat.
Lastly Majete, a hidden secret that is nestled in the south-western part of Malawi. With a growing abundance of wildlife, offering a very different safari.
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580 square km of river, forest and grasslands
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The Shire River is one of Africas great waterways and boat trips are encouraged to go experience wildlife from a different angle
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The river supports large populations of hippos, crocodiles as well as elephant
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This park has hosted some of the largest translocations and reintroductions in Africa’s history. It has such high volumes of wildlife that is used as a `feeder` park to help other areas effected by man.
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Very few people and camps so game viewing is excellent and uninterrupted by many other vehicles
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High populations of lions and elephants are the highlights
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A thriving population of black rhino are also in the area
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Activities include:
Game drives, boat safaris, walking and mobile safaris
Liwonde NATIONAL PARK
REVIVAL OF THE WILD
Liwonde is a hidden gem that has very few visitors and a great abundance of wildlife
About 3 hour drive from Blantyre. This makes it a great starting safari destination
Best time to visit is in the drier months between July and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Lake Malawi and even South Luangwa in the Zambia to the east
Having the opportunity to get out on game drives as well as a boat safari makes this a wonderful combo destination.
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Strips of golden sand with blue waters on the shores of Lake Malawi
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Lake Malawi National Park is located in southern section of the lake. with a special area know as Cape Mclear.
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Cape Mclear is integrated with the local village of Chembe. Where fisherman are always seen pulling their catch ashore.
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Highlight destinations are Mumbo Island and Domwe Island, off from Cape Mclear
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Islands of paradise, off the track, with beautiful beaches and forests in the middle of nowhere.
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Activities include:
Snorkelling, Kayaking, Hiking
Did you know that you can relax on a beach in the heart of Africa, on a private island?
About 4 hours drive from either Lilongwe in the north or Blantyre in the south. Both have international airports.
Best time to visit is in the drier months between May and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Liwonde National Park in the south or even South Luangwa in Zambia to the east
The ideal location to relax in the middle of a safari. Take some time off on the beach
LAKE MALAWI
THE HIDDEN BEACH LOCATION OF AFRICA
MAJETE WILDLIFE RESERVE
A SURVIVAL STORY
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700 square km with forests that flow into the shire river the runs through the park.
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Majete Wildlife Reserve was the first park to fall under the management of Africa Parks- signing 2003.
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Prior to this agreement, Majete was an unknown and failing reserve in the south western part of Malawi. All of the wildlife had been hunted out – elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, even warthog
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Since then, animals such as lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and even cheetah and wilddog have been reintroduced and thriving.
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Not one rhino or elephant has been poached from the reserve since they were reintroduced and this once hopeless reserve has put Malawi on the map as a coveted wildlife destination.
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All members of the big five can be found here
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Activities include:
Game drive, boat safari, walking safari
Keep your eyes sharp. This area is home to the rarest and most trafficked animal in the world, the pangolin!
About 35km from Blantyre. Which makes it a fantastic starting point for a safari.
Best time to visit is in the drier months between July and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Liwonde National Park as well as Lake Malawi
Offering a safari destination with a high density of wildlife that is easy to access and combine into an epic road trip
Nyika National Park
THE PARK YOU WILL HAVE TO YOURSELF
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Located in the north of Malawi, with and area of 3,134 square km
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Not a big 5 destination
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Nyiko means, `where the water comes from´ due to the plateaus high elevation, this makes it a lot wetter then its surrounding areas.
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The plateau itself is recommended for hiking, mountains biking and 4x4 excursions
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Over 400 bird species have been recorded
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The plateau is possibly the largest area of high mountain grassland left in Africa.
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Activities include:
Game drives, mountain biking, hiking, birding
Nyika is a destination that you combine with other remarkable destinations to build an epic road trip.
About 5 hours drive from Lilongwe. Which is also the closest international airport.
Best time to visit is between November through to May. This is rains, but game in plentiful and temperature is very comfortable.
Great to combine on a road trip from Tanzania up north, or South Luangwa in Zambia.
Great wildlife destination if you like outdoor activities and be one with nature.
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