Malawi
Liwonde National Park
Liwonde National Park is about 2.5 hours south of Lilongwe. It is Malawi's premier wildlife and birding destination that lies in a unique area where Southern, Eastern, Central and West African species all occur. There are over 400 species recorded in the park. Liwonde's large mammal list is equally impressive, with large herds of elephants and a healthy population of hippos regularly sighted in and along the river. Relocated to the park in 2017, lion, cheetah and the increasingly threatened African wild dog can now also be spotted.
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Best Time to Visit Liwonde National Park
Month-by-month travel guide with weather, highlights, and expert recommendations.
Compare with other destinationsLiwonde National Park in May
Weather
May is a pleasant month with cool, dry weather and clear skies. Average temperatures range from 22-26°C, making it comfortable for safaris.
Highlights
Vegetation continues to thin, making wildlife spotting easier. Animals begin to concentrate more around permanent water sources.
Best Areas
Excellent game viewing throughout the park, including the floodplains and woodland areas. River safaris are consistently rewarding.
Pros
Comfortable temperatures, good game viewing, and relatively low mosquito activity. The landscape is still quite green.
Cons
The park might start to feel less lush than the wet season. Some areas may still have limited water for animals.