Lengwe National Park, National park in Lower Shire Valley, Malawi
The 887-square-kilometer protected area contains hardwood forests and dense thickets extending to the Mozambique border in southern Malawi.
Established as a game reserve in 1928 to protect large mammals, the area received national park status in 1970 and expanded to its current size in 1975.
The Tisunge Heritage Center at the park entrance features a museum, craft shop, and library dedicated to preserving local environmental knowledge.
Visitors require an armed guide for exploration and can choose between vehicle tours or walking safaris, with entrance fees set at 10 dollars per person daily.
The park houses the northernmost population of Nyala antelopes in Africa, alongside 300 bird species including the Yellow-spotted nicator and Boehm's Bee-eater.
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: -16.25778,34.75139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:50
Malawi offers national parks rich in African wildlife, mountains reaching 3000 meters, and Lake Malawi, known for its waters populated with colorful fish. The country features nature reserves, cultural sites such as the Chongoni Rock Art, traditional markets, and historic tea plantations. Major cities showcase colonial architecture and places of worship. The landscape alternates between mountainous plateaus, lacustrine areas, and savannahs.
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