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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 , RiverConditions
Hilly , Dusty , Dry , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , AutumnRoute
Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note: The site is only accessible between 08.00 and 17.00 hours.