National Parks and Wildlife of Malawi

This itinerary introduces you to the best that Malawi has to offer, taking in abundant wildlife in exceptionally scenic wilderness areas. Begin your trip in the first reserve that African Parks ever took management of – Majete Wildlife Reserve –  the only game park in Malawi in which you’re able to view the Big Five. On safari here you’ll be able to search for Leopard and Lion before embarking on game drives in Liwonde National Park, known for its large African elephant population and magical boat trips up the Shire River.

Of course, visiting Lake Malawi is a must. Near the southern shore of Lake Malawi, Mumbo Island beckons those keen on some rest and relaxation time. This beautiful island has no mains electricity and runs only on solar power. Spend your time relaxing, reading, kayaking, snorkeling or just lying in a hammock watching the world go by.

Finally, we’ll take you on a slow safari across Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Once abundant with wildlife, like most of Malawi’s reserves animal populations were decimated through poaching. With African Parks taking over management of all three Parks/ Reserves there has been a concerted effort to restock and re-locate wildlife in Malawi. At the beginning of July, African Parks begun the process of translocating 500 elephants to Nkhotakota from Liwonde and Majete, as well as hundreds of warthog, buffalo, sable, kudu, eland, zebra, impala and waterbuck. This wonderful itinerary gives you a chance to visit all three parks and experience the difference that conservation projects can have in Africa first hand.