SatDec19

Chiradzulu Mountain is located in the Shire Highlands of Malawi, approximately 20 km to the north-east of Blantyre, Malawi's main commercial centre. The administrative district of Chiradzulu in southern Malawi was named after this mountain. Chiradzulu Mountain rises to a peak of 1,773m above sea level and is the third highest mountain peak in southern Malawi, after Mulanje Mountain, whose famous Sapitwa peak rises to 3,002m above sea level, and Zomba Mountain, which rises to 2,085m above sea level at its peak.

Chiradzulu Mountain Forest Reserve was established in 1924, and covers an area of 774 hectares.

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FriDec18

Lake Chilwa is the second-largest lake in Malawi after Lake Malawi. It is in eastern Zomba District, near the border with Mozambique. Approximately 60 km long and 40 km wide, the lake is surrounded by extensive wetlands. There is a large island in the middle of the lake called Chisi Island. The lake has no outlet, and the level of water is greatly affected by seasonal rains and summer evaporation. In 1968, the lake disappeared during exceptionally dry weather. 

The Danish International Development Agency donated funds to ensure preservation of the lake and its wetlands, to improve the production of rice and other crops, and to help safeguard the habitat of the flora and fauna of the lake region.

The Lake Chilwa Basin Climate Change Adaption Programme (LCBCCAP) has been introduced to conserve the sensitive area, which is not only an important wetland for local fauna, but also a major source for fish products in the region.

Lake Chilwa was designated Malawi’s first Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance in 1997, and supports massive populations of important bird species including flamingos, pelicans and the localised black egret, while the baobabs on Chisi Island host the likes of trumpeter hornbill and various snake eagles.

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FriDec18

Lake Malawi National Park is a 29.600 km2 national park at the southern end of Lake Malawi in Malawi. It is the only national park in Malawi that was created with the purpose of protecting fish and aquatic habitats. Lake Malawi National Park includes a fair amount of land, including a headland, the foreshore and several small rocky islands in Lake Malawi.

The Lake Malawi National Park incorporates the beautiful Cape Maclear, a World Heritage Site. The park lies in the south of the country, and is the world's first freshwater park. It includes the land area around the cape and bay, as well as the Lake and islands as far as 100 metres offshore. Lake Malawi is the number 2 deepst lake in Africa and number 6 deepest lake in the world (2316 feet or 706 meter).

These waters are an absolute delight for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. There is also boating and canoeing on offer. There are 600 species of the colourful Malawi Cichlids, which are endemic here. This diversity of freshwater fish is unequalled in the entire world. The abundant freshwater fish will feed directly from your hand while snorkelling in Lake Malawi.

In the surrounding areas, various animals and birds can be found, including Baboons, antelope, Hyrax, Fish eagles, Hamerkops and Cormorants. There are a number of excellent places to stay, all of which offer many exciting activities. There are even some beautiful romantic island hideaways.

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TueAug16

Lake Malawi National Park is a 29.600 km2 national park at the southern end of Lake Malawi in Malawi. It is the only national park in Malawi that was created with the purpose of protecting fish and aquatic habitats. Lake Malawi National Park includes a fair amount of land, including a headland, the foreshore and several small rocky islands in Lake Malawi.

The Lake Malawi National Park incorporates the beautiful Cape Maclear, a World Heritage Site. The park lies in the south of the country, and is the world's first freshwater park. It includes the land area around the cape and bay, as well as the Lake and islands as far as 100 metres offshore. Lake Malawi is the number 2 deepst lake in Africa and number 6 deepest lake in the world (2316 feet or 706 meter).

These waters are an absolute delight for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. There is also boating and canoeing on offer. There are 600 species of the colourful Malawi Cichlids, which are endemic here. This diversity of freshwater fish is unequalled in the entire world. The abundant freshwater fish will feed directly from your hand while snorkelling in Lake Malawi.

In the surrounding areas, various animals and birds can be found, including Baboons, antelope, Hyrax, Fish eagles, Hamerkops and Cormorants. There are a number of excellent places to stay, all of which offer many exciting activities. There are even some beautiful romantic island hideaways.

For more information, click here.

FriDec18

Lengwe National Park is a national park in Malawi located near the town of Chikwawa and about 40 miles southwest of Blantyre. Lengwe's topography is unusual for Malawi and consists of open deciduous forests and dense thickets. It is the home of the reclusive Nyala antelope.

Situated in the south, 75km (47 miles) from Blantyre, this is the most southern of all the parks. This area is ideal for sugar cane production and much of the surrounding area has been taken over by plantations.

The Park has wonderful scenery; the waterholes are great places to spend some time bird watching and also taking walks in the bush. The park has large herds of Nyala as well as many smaller antelope. Baboons, Leopard and Hyena also reside here but are seen less often. There is only one place to stay in the reserve Nyala Safari Lodge.

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ThuDec10

Liwonde Narional Park is located in the south of Malawi bordered by the Shire River and is a must see Big 5 destination. The park was in total decline in 2015 when African Parks started managing the Park in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife. Between 2015-2019 Liwonde National Park was revived by translocating animals from Sout Africa and Majete Wildlife Reserve to Liwonde National Park. It was the largest elephant translocation in history (500!). Animal stocks include 17,000 (bi anual survey in 2021) animals such as Cheetas, Lions, African Wilddog and great many Hipos and Crocodiles, herds (in their hundreds) of Elephant, Buffalo Rhino, Zebra and other antelope. Liwonde National Park is also a  Bird Lovers Paradise and the scenary is beautifull with dry Mopani Woodlands and Candelabra trees. White Palm Savannah and Baobabs are found on the floodplains of the river with dense vegatation at the banks. 

There are great camps and lodges in Liwonde National Park. All kinds of animals often come up onto the lawns to feed at night so you can not roam around in the dark without local security.  Guides can take you on safari walks, boat trips and(night) game drives. They are extremely knowledgeable and will give you an insight in the live of all animals, plants and trees that are in the park.

You can drive (into) the park yourelf, a vehicle with high clearance  is recommended, 4 x 4 in rainy season. One can also arrive by boat from the other side of the Shire River. The park has a small airstrip.

 

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ThuDec10

Majete is a Wildlife Reserve nestled in the south-western part of Malawi with an unlikely story of resurgence and restoration. 

Situated just south of Blantyre in the Lower Shire Valley in Malawi, Majete has taken on a new lease of life since  African Parks took over management in 2003. Large translocations of game to this 70 000 hectare Reserve have boosted the animal stocks to over 5000. Black Rhinos and Elephants (2006), Lions (2012) Giraffe (2018 and 2021)  Cheetahs (2019 -2021) Wild dogs (2021) Buffalo, Zebra, Hartebeest and many antelope species including Kudu and Roan can be found here. Majette has become a Big Five reserve in Malawi.

Another major attraction of Majete is the Kapichira Falls, with stunning views and rock formations worn and created over thousands of years. A very good place to stay 1.5 k.m. away is Ng' ona Lodge

An impression

Malawi-Travel---Lion-Majete

 Photopgraphy by Alice Péretié 

 

MonDec21

Malabvi Forest Reserve, is a prtected area, as a forest in Southern Malawi and has an elevation of 1042 metres. Malabvi Forest Reserve is situated southeast of Bangwe, northeast of Msiwika. Malabvi Forest Reserve 300 ha, est. 1927.

ThuDec10

The Mangochi Forest Reserve (407km2) is a mountain area with woodlands and forest and is connected to Liwonde National Park. It extend area for elephants and other animals in the region and an important water catchment area. In 2018 the park was brought under the management of African Parks.

In last decades the mammal population went down and forest was endangered due to logging. Under new management there is significant protection of biodiversity, forest and connection to Liwonde National Park. The reserve is home to elephants, leopards, and unique birds and butterflies

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MonDec21

The Matandwe Forest reserve close to the border with Mozambique comprises an isolated small block of lowland rain forest as well as an extended patch of degraded Miombo forest. Besides botanical knowledge, little is known about its biodiversity. In 1992 a unique species of pygmy chameleon (Rhampholeon chapmanorum) was described from this forest reserve.

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