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Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi

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Majete Wildlife Safari

In southern Malawi, Majete Wildlife Reserve covers about 700km² of fairly rugged, hilly bush of the Lower Shire Valley - and has been intensively protected and re-stocked with game since about 2003. Vegetation is diverse, ranging from moist miombo woodland in the western hills, to dry savannah in the east with prominent thickets along the riverbanks. Up to date, more than 2,550 animals of 12 different species have been reintroduced to Majete. These include most notably elephant and black rhino. Others include buffalo eland waterbuck hartebeest impala zebra and warthog Resident mammal species that were present in Majete prior to intense poaching in the 1990s. These were the kudu reedbuck the common duiker bushbuck Sharpe's grysbok, suni and the bush pig.
 As part of the undertaking to rehabilitate the reserve to create a functioning ecosystem, an extensive restocking program was initiated. The reintroduction of all species was based on historic records of their occurrence in the area.

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  • Shire Valley

  • Diverse Vegetation

  • Amazing Wildlife

Places to Stay

Mkulumadzi Lodge

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Mkulumadzi Lodge, located on a 7,000-hectare private concession within the Majete Wildlife Reserve, offers a luxurious retreat in the midst of rugged landscape.

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Thawale Lodge

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Thawale Lodge is located within Majete, in the backdrop of a serene floodlit waterhole that attracts plenty of wildlife. Six beautifully decorated chalets with showers, twin or double beds, baths, toilets, and a view of the spectacular watering hole from the private verandah, are a perfect to kick off your African bush experience. Tickle your…

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