Mvuu Safari Camp

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Mvuu Camp overlooks a broad stretch of the Shire River (pronounced Shiree), with a profusion of hippos, crocodiles and the amazing birdlife of the Liwonde National Park.

From: $170 pppn Full Board Activity Package.
From: £110 pppn Full Board Activity Package.

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Overview

Mvuu Camp offers a wide range of options including camping, self-catering and full board rates, as well as a range of activities. 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 km along the Shire River, offering an excellent chance to see both game and birds amongst the ever-changing vegetation.

Accommodation

Mvuu Camp is a clever mix of stone and canvas chalets and specially-designed family tents, which total 12 units or 48 beds. An impressive thatched dining and lounge area is situated nearby, offering a magnificent vista of the Shire River. Dinners are sometimes held under the stars in a specially constructed boma.

Mvuu Camp also features a new custom-built education and conference centre with facilities for up to 40 delegates or smaller corporate and team building functions.

Other activities

Activities at Mvuu Camp revolve around boating trips on the Shire River and game drives (morning and afternoon/evening). Nature walks and bike rides are also incredibly popular. Other activities on offer include:

River Safaris (highlight is superb river cruise where guests may get close to hippo, crocodile and wonderful birdlife).
Boating in 1 x 10-seater safari boat.
Walks with experienced guides.
Game drives in 1 x 10-seater vehicle.
Night drives.
There is a black rhino reintroduction programme and it is possible (with special permission) to visit the Rhino sanctuary in the park, which also contains Lichtenstein's hartebeest and buffalo.

Environment and local community

Liwonde National Park

Liwonde was proclaimed as a National Park in 1973 is considered the most prolific wildlife area in Malawi, despite its size - only 548km2. This is largely because the Shire River - the country's largest river and Lake Malawi's only outlet - forms the western boundary of the park. Nearly a kilometre wide in places, with floodplains extending to three times that width in the south, the Shire River is a magnet for wildlife. Read more about Liwonde National Park.

School Projects

Mvuu hosts over 2,000 school children annually from all over Malawi on day visits to Liwonde National Park and Mvuu Camp. This goes a long way towards encouraging a sense of appreciation and responsibility for Malawi's threatened natural heritage. The children are hosted by Mvuu Safari Camp staff and taught by their schoolteachers about the importance of conservation. Often they include a boat trip or game drive in their visits. These are sometimes the children's first glimpse of wildlife in their own country!

Our opinion

We think that Mvuu Lodge is excellent value without compromising on standards or service in a fantastic spot on the banks of the river, from which you can often see hippo and elephant as well as numerous birds. If you can, make sure you take the chance to visit the black rhino reintroduction programme, a very worthwhile project and a great experience.

In short, Mvuu Safari Lodge is a nature lover’s paradise that’s guaranteed to make memories that last a lifetime.

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Call: 0044 (0)1227 753181