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Liwonde

Malawi does not boast huge reserves with massive concentrations of wildlife prevalent in some of Africa’s better known reserves. However Liwonde National Park is undoubtedly beautiful with diverse scenery, lush vegetation and the finest array of wildlife in the country. Totally tropical in atmosphere, Liwonde is reminiscent of the setting for Bogart and Hepburn's African Queen. This park lies at the southern end of Lake Malawi along the Upper Shire River and bordering Lake Malombe. It encompasses riverine swamps, woodland and open grassland. Such diversity means that Liwonde has some of the most scenic game viewing in Malawi and excellent birdwatching. Animals to be seen include large pods of hippos, elephants, sable antelope, waterbuck, crocodiles and smaller mammals. Birds are prolific, especially along the Shire River, where the African Fish Eagle and the Pel’s Fishing Owl are frequently sighted, as well as Böhm’s Bee-eater, White Backed Night Heron, and a host of local "specials". It is the only park to offer boating safaris. There is large area of the park which has been fenced to protect Malawi’s only Rhino breeding program and has proved enormously successful and only recently opened for visitors to visit.