Liwonde National Park offers good wildlife viewing. The most common antelope are , , and ; more localized species include , and . , , and are common along the Shire River. Of the recently reintroduced species, are most likely to be seen, and they’re almost invariably heard at night. , and are also possible.
Wildlife Highlights
The highlight of any visit to Liwonde is a boat trip on the Shire River. Aside from the birdlife, are abundant and giant can be seen basking on the . regularly come to drink on the banks of the river, and gather in good numbers on the shore. Away from the river, look out for , , , and . This is one of the few parks where are seen in daylight hours with some regularity.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The Dry season (May to October) is the best time for wildlife viewing in Liwonde, with ideal conditions from July to October. During these months, wildlife is easier to see as much of the vegetation has died back, and animals gather around the Shire River, a big feature of the park.
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