Malawi

The "Warm Heart of Africa" offers affordable safari birding around Lake Malawi and the Nyika Plateau. Liwonde National Park concentrates waterbirds along the Shire River.

Recorded Species

650

Hotspots

Overview

Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.

Hotspot Map

30 mapped locations · click a pin to explore

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Top Hotspots

Cape MacClear

Birding Hotspot

Dzalanyama Forest Lodge area

Birding Hotspot

Dzalanyama Forest Reserve

Birding Hotspot

Kasungu National Park

Birding Hotspot

Kumbali Country Lodge

Birding Hotspot

Lengwe National Park

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Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Birding Hotspot

Lilongwe Wildlife Sancuary

Birding Hotspot

Liwonde National Park

Birding Hotspot

Liwonde National Park--Mvuu

Birding Hotspot

Luwawa Forest Lodge

Birding Hotspot

Majete Game Reserve

Birding Hotspot

Malawi College of Forestry and Wildlife

Birding Hotspot

Mangochi Forest Reserve (sub-montane forest patch)

Birding Hotspot

Mangochi Palms Forest Reserve (Mangochi District)

Birding Hotspot

Mkuwazi Forest

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Mt. Mulanje

Birding Hotspot

Mt. Thyolo--Satemwa Tea Estate

Birding Hotspot

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve

Birding Hotspot

Nyika National Park

Birding Hotspot

Nyika NP--Chelinda area

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Nyika NP--Chelinda Lodge

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Nyika NP--Thazima Gate

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Vwaza Marsh NP--Lake Kazuni

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Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve

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Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve--Headquarters and Lake Kazuni

Birding Hotspot

Zomba Plateau

Birding Hotspot

Zomba Plateau--campsite

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Zomba Plateau--lower road

Birding Hotspot

Zomba Pleateau--Sunbird Kuchawe

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The Malawi Field Guide

We're building a comprehensive field guide for this region — hotspot maps, species checklists, and seasonal timing. Be first to know when it launches.

Guided Experiences

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Best Time to Visit

Dry Season (Best)May – Oct

Wet SeasonNov – Apr

"Liwonde NP July–August delivers Lilian's Lovebird flocking; the lake shore is most productive May–September."

Species Guide

🐦 Birds of Malawi

Iconic species profiles with conservation status, where to find them, and best timing.

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