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Bex
MW
Visited:
July 2025
Reviewed: Sep 24, 2025
Email Bex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The most beautiful scenery in Malawi
Liwonde is no doubt my favourite place in Malawi, having been regularly for 3 years now, staying in various parts of the park , doing self drives and organised game drives I have seen most things wildlife wise ( except the elusive rhino and wild dogs which were reintroduced recently after a pack was poisoned ). If you love birds then you won’t be disappointed, the river is breathtaking and boat trips are a must watching elephants bathe and relax in the lily pads. Sunsets are incredible, mornings are breathtaking and the earlier your in the park the better. Due to rising lake levels there has been a dramatic change in the landscape over 3 years, but the park are always making new routes and ares to drive. Livingstones boabob tree is a great thing to see. All the camps in and around the park give something different and range is price from 20 dollars a night to 500 dollars a night dependent on your budget. Entry is so reasonable and it’s worth any cost to be in this gorgeous place.
Steve
GB
Visited:
December 2023
Reviewed: May 1, 2025
Email Steve | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Beautiful Place
On land self driving is good unless the tracks are very muddy and there are plenty
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of birds to see including some very rare species, I sense the birds that hang out near the tracks are very accustomed to vehicles so bird photography here can be very rewarding.Across my visits I’ve seen lions on all but one occasions and had one incredible cheetah experience watching a kill being devoured by a clan of young males. The antelope population is large and male elephants seem to often wander about on the flood plain but I can’t recall ever seeing a matriarch-led herd, I suspect they are deeper into the inaccessible parts of the park.
The beautiful setting, abundant wildlife and the fact that animals are drawn onto the flood plain where they are easily seen makes this a very special park; it is also an example of what African Parks can achieve when supported by the local community.
Malawi is a brilliant safari destination and Liwonde is the jewel in the crown
Owen
KE
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: May 26, 2019
Email Owen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Unexpected Surprise
I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved Liwonde National Park. In fact it's one of my favorite national parks. It's truly beautiful and receives few visitors. The wildlife was also good. I saw plenty of elephants, hippos, sable,hartebeest and other wildlife. The birding was just outstanding. I was impressed by the wide range of activities available. The community was deeply involved.
Berthold
DE
Visited:
March 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019
Email Berthold | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Georgeous, versatile, touching and lasting experiences in wildlife nature
At the afternoon we had a game drive through the park. Even there was only silence. The animals, a lot of antelopes, monkeys, warthogs, elephants, hundreds of birds - smaller and bigger ones in all colors - were relaxed and even didn't notice us. We didn't see cats because of the green season,
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but we were impressed by tis green scenery. I was very impressed by the nests of the bayas and even by the richness of the vegetation. The safari trip took about nearly three hours and we had a very expertised guide for the park. Liwonde national park is worth seeing.The weather was great, it rained the whole night, but when we starded our boat trip, the sun came out and it was a wonderful atmosphere on the river. The same in the afternoon during the game drive: fine weather with sunshine and clear air.
The accomodation was just wonderful: we stayed at Bushmans Baobab and were really welcome there. There were only a few guests and we enjoyed even again the silence. The staff was great, they pampered us! The food was really great and delicous! It's nice to eat outside, to have breakfast outside. The place there is a wonderful place, I would say the most beautiful place to stay in Malawi (for our trip). It was mysterious with all its pathes in beetween the bushes, trees and different accomodations. We booked one Ensuite Luxury Tent for three person, even a wonderful way to stay there. Thanks to all the people taking care for us.
The transportation was perfect and well organized, the guide (we had the same for the boat trip and the game drive) was really competent and knew everything about flora and fauna in the park.
One highlight was to sit at the raised hide, watch the warthogs, hear the hippos from the Shire River, and have some tea there!!!
We really enjoyed our stay there in the Liwonde National Park and at Bushmans Baobab! We won't miss it!!!
