Lilongwe Wildlife Center

Lilongwe > Malawi

Nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary along the Namanthanga stream consisting of free-flowing river, gallery forest, dry forest and scrubland.

Added* by Matthias Herold
Most recent update 23 studenoga 2023

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Description

Lilongwe Wildlife Center has well maintained trails along the river and through the dry forest allowing for excellent viewing of amongst others Hamerkop, Giant Kingfisher, Livingstone's Turaco, Common Scimitarbill and Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo. The birds are not shy and you can observe and photograph them from relatively close range.

Details

Access

Access via the Visitor Center (admission for tourists 2,000 Kwacha - as of 10.2022). No reliable public bus service. Taxi or own car recommended. You can walk the 6km of wilderness trails along the river and through the forest. There’s also the Maravi Gardens café (open 8am-4pm Monday to Saturday), and a gift shop. For enquiries email centre@lilongwewildlife.org.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River

Conditions

Hilly , Dusty , Dry , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Autumn

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Note: The site is only accessible between 08.00 and 17.00 hours.

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Top 5 birds

1. Livingstone's Turaco
(Tauraco livingstonii)

2. Hamerkop
(Scopus umbretta)

3. Common Scimitarbill
(Rhinopomastus cyanomelas)

4. Giant Kingfisher
(Megaceryle maxima)

5. African Paradise-Flycatcher
(Terpsiphone viridis)

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