Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve

Spread across a low-lying area of almost 1000 square kilometres in Northern Malawi, the UNESCO-listed Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve is a birder’s paradise, attracting a myriad of bird species to its forests and wetlands – goliath herons wade through the shallow marshlands, elusive white-winged starlings dart through the trees and the calls of pearl-spotted owls break the silence of the night. The park also provides a habitat for plenty of other wildlife, including bushbabies, buffalo, elephant and a variety of antelope, all of which move freely between Vwaza and Zambia on the other side of the Malawian border. Visitors can soak up the spectacular swathes of mopane and miombo woodlands as well as vast stretches of marshlands and lush wetlands. Hop on a thrilling game drive, watch a spectacular sunset and enjoy a guided walking safari onto the magnificent floodplain.