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Mvuu Wilderness Lodge is stunningly situated on a lagoon close to the Shire River in the north of the 580 square kilometer Liwonde National Park, Malawi`s premier wildlife reserve. Liwonde incorporates the huge, scenic Shire River as well as quiet backwaters and lagoons, marshes, open savannah country, woodland and hills in the interior of the park. As a result of the wide variety of habitats, there is a great diversity of plant, animal and birdlife present.
Discreetly tucked away in thick riverine vegetation, there are four twin-bedded tents and one double-bed tent, all with their own bathrooms. Each mosquito-proofed tent has its own private view of the palm-fringed lagoon which abounds with exciting birdlife. The main dining and lounge area is raised under thatch overlooking the Shire River where elephants, hippos and crocodiles are commonly seen. Enjoy meals on the deck or under thatch and relax at the pool in between activities. You can view game on foot, on daytime and nighttime game drives, and by boat. Elephant and sable antelope occur in large numbers, as do hippo, crocodile, impala and waterbuck. Leopard, serval and the rare oribi may occasionally be seen. Black rhino have been reintroduced from South Africa`s Kruger National Park, as have zebra, Lichtenstein`s hartebeest, and buffalo from elsewhere within Malawi.
Birds are prolific, especially along the Shire River where African fish eagle, palmnut vulture, African skimmer and Pel`s fishing owl are fairly common. Bohm`s bee-eater, Lilian`s lovebird, bat hawk, Livingstone`s flycatcher, whitebacked night heron and brown-breasted barbet are seen. The record for a two-night stay is 266 different species!
In addition to game viewing activities, the lodge`s location is perfect for bicycle trips from the boundary of Liwonde to the local villages outside of the park. You can also opt to stay one night in Ligwangwa, a typical rural Malawian village—a superb cultural experience! |
