Malawian Parks and Reserves
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Elephant Marsh
In the south of Malawi close to the Mozambique border there is a glorious wetland formed by the seasonal flooding of the River Shire that, depending on the river’s flow, can spread to over 1,000 square kilometres of waterways, lagoons,… Continue reading
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Last Chance to See: Cheetahs
This is the story of a day my daughter and I spent in Liwonde National Park in April 2023 hoping to find cheetahs, perhaps the mother and cubs we had been hearing about, or a lone cheetah hunting on the… Continue reading
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Liwonde National Park Map
We have struggled to find a map of Liwonde NP so I’ve created this sketch map based on the picture on the wall at the main gate, a very faded photocopy kindly given to us by a ranger, Google Earth… Continue reading
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Liwonde National Park: Malawi’s Hidden Jewel
Malawi, the “Warm Heart of Africa” has set aside 11% of the country for the conservation of wildlife having established four national parks and four game reserves. Liwonde National Park is the smallest but arguably the most exciting. Lake Malawi… Continue reading
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Origins & History of Liwonde National Park
The Liwonde National Park was established in 1973 but its origins are entwined with a story of exploration, exploitation and finally conservation. A story that starts with Doctor Livingstone and ends with the revitalisation of one of Africa’s finest parks.… Continue reading
Travelogues and Other Memories 