The most populated, developed and varied region of the country is its southern third. Much of South Malawi is dominated by the River Shire which snakes its way from the Lake while remaining within the Rift Valley. It crashes over falls and rapids and has leisurely stretches though broad plains. The floodplains that surround the Shire River have dense riverine vegetation which adds a tropical feel to the habitat, fringed in turn by palm savannah and numerous baobabs. In the east, relatively dry mopane woodlands are interspersed with candelabra trees, while patches of miombo woodland occur on the few hill slopes in the south and east. Liwonde is home to the largest remaining elephant population in the country and one of only two breeding nuclei of black rhino in Malawi. A dense population of hippo can be found in the Shire River and monstrous Nile crocodile are found lazing on the sandbanks.

Liwonde, by its very nature, is about people as well, and no visit to Mvuu is complete without experiencing some of the sense of culture and community in one of the villages on its boundaries. During a visit you can stroll trough the village to meet the village headman and traditional healer. You will take part in the village life by preparing maize flour 'Nsima' a Malawian favorite, enjoy traditional dancers and drumming performed by villagers. Stay for a day or overnight visit in a rural Malawian village complete with Malawian village meal.

The Cultural Village trip is run by and employs local villagers and is an important source of revenue for the community. This income reduces the need to poach within Liwonde National Park. Benefiting from park tourism encourages communities to conserve their valuable natural and cultural resources. A percentage of funds are used to support a nursery school and in the future to support village elderly.

Mvuu Wilderness Lodge nestles discreetly on the banks of a lagoon just off the Shire River with the main lounge building set high above the water for wonderful views. Mvuu means "hippo" in Tonga and the name epitomises the large numbers of pods of these water-loving mammals that float in the river.

Accommodation in this luxury camp comprises five spacious tents each with en-suite bathroom facilities and a private viewing platform looking out on the lagoon. Lodge facilities include a dining room, pub, lounge area, extensive wildlife library, a hide overlooking the river and a natural rock swimming pool.

The area can be explored via a diverse array of activities such as boating trips on the Shire River, game drives, nature walks, village visits, bike rides and non-stop birding.

Price indication depending on the season - besed on two people from € 215,- p.p.p.n.
Included - game drives, boatsafari's, walking safaris, all meals, park entry fees and laundry service.
Excluded: village visit and drinks.

Mvuu Camp is situated just south of Mvuu Lodge on the banks of the iconic Shire River in Malawi's Liwonde National Park. The camp is a clever mix of stone and canvas chalets and specially-designed family units. An impressive thatched dining and lounge area is situated nearby, offering a magnificent river vista. Dinners are sometimes held 'under the stars' in a specially constructed boma.

The activities on offer are the same as those offered at Mvuu Wilderness Lodge, but the camp is better suited either to families or those on a budget, as rates are more reasonable.

A particularly rewarding way of arriving at Mvuu Camp is via the boat trip from Liwonde town. This river trip takes guests 30 kilometres along the Shire, offering an excellent chance to see game and birds en route and the ever-changing scenery and vegetation along the banks.

Price indication depending on the season - besed on two people from € 168,- p.p.p.n.
Children: 2 - 11 yrs 50%
Included - game drives, boatsafari's, walking safaris, all meals, park entry fees and laundry service.
Excluded: village visit and drinks.