Malawi : Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve

The low-lying area of Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve is an interesting contrast to the high Nyika Plateau. Most of the reserve is flat and covered with Mopane and Miombo woodland, but the eastern side is hilly and the reserve is rich in wetlands with the Vwaza Marsh itself in the North and Lake Kazuni in the South. These wetlands provide a haven for animals and bird life.

Kazuni Safari Camp
The Nyika Safari Company is the only operator in this 986 sq km reserve and runs two camps, Kazuni Safari Camp and Kazuni Camp. Both camps are in a spectacular setting on the edge of Lake Kazuni in the southeast corner of the reserve. The safari camp is simple, there are no extra frills but it's comfortable enough and you will be well looked after. In front of the camps an expanse of flat water spreads out surrounded by low hills and Miombo woodland, with a steady stream of animals coming down to water. The game numbers are rising within the reserve but the animals are quite shy and the roads are pretty bad so walking is a good option. Most of the game you will see comes down to the lake in front of the camps to drink but it's a wild and pretty park and well worth a visit for a couple of days and the birding is excellent.

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the camp	room	elephants in Lake Kazuni	room interior