Malawi National Parks - Complete List

SUMMARY FOR MALAWI:
• Total Parks: 5
• Parks Listed Below: Kasungu, Lengwe, Liwonde, Nyika (Malawi), Vwaza Marsh
• Average Country Rating: 46/100

PARK NAME: Kasungu

Country: Malawi

Park ID: 1275

AVERAGE RATING: 42/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Kasungu National Park is one of Malawi's largest wildlife reserves, known for its elephant populations and diverse savanna landscape. The park features rolling hills, woodland areas, and seasonal rivers that attract various wildlife species. Despite facing challenges from poaching in past decades, it remains an important conservation area with recovering wildlife populations.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 35/100
2. INTENSITY 30/100
3. BEAUTY 43/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 42/100
6. WILDLIFE 45/100
7. TRANQUILITY 78/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 40/100
9. SAFETY 59/100
10. HERITAGE 19/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Central Region
Established: 1970
Area: 2316 km²
Annual Visitors: 5,000
Nearest City: Kasungu (15 mi)

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PARK NAME: Lengwe

Country: Malawi

Park ID: 1276

AVERAGE RATING: 39/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Lengwe National Park is known for its unique dry woodland habitat and rare nyala antelope population. The park features dense thickets and seasonal water holes that attract diverse wildlife. It represents one of the last remaining examples of the original Lower Shire Valley habitat.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 29/100
2. INTENSITY 23/100
3. BEAUTY 43/100
4. GEOLOGY 19/100
5. PLANT LIFE 42/100
6. WILDLIFE 42/100
7. TRANQUILITY 69/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 43/100
9. SAFETY 63/100
10. HERITAGE 12/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Southern Region
Established: 1970
Area: 887 km²
Annual Visitors: 3,000
Nearest City: Chikwawa (12 mi)

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PARK NAME: Liwonde

Country: Malawi

Park ID: 1277

AVERAGE RATING: 50/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Liwonde National Park is Malawi's premier wildlife destination, situated along the Shire River. The park is famous for its large elephant population, hippos, and diverse bird species. Recent conservation efforts have successfully reintroduced black rhinos and lions to the park.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 47/100
2. INTENSITY 36/100
3. BEAUTY 59/100
4. GEOLOGY 32/100
5. PLANT LIFE 47/100
6. WILDLIFE 65/100
7. TRANQUILITY 65/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 54/100
9. SAFETY 73/100
10. HERITAGE 26/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Southern Region
Established: 1973
Area: 548 km²
Annual Visitors: 12,000
Nearest City: Liwonde (5 mi)

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PARK NAME: Nyika (Malawi)

Country: Malawi

Park ID: 1278

AVERAGE RATING: 56/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Nyika National Park is Malawi's largest national park, featuring a unique highland plateau with rolling grasslands and endemic wildflowers. The park is renowned for its leopard population, large herds of roan antelope, and over 400 bird species. Its high-altitude location provides spectacular views and distinct seasonal changes.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 57/100
2. INTENSITY 47/100
3. BEAUTY 70/100
4. GEOLOGY 39/100
5. PLANT LIFE 68/100
6. WILDLIFE 61/100
7. TRANQUILITY 80/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 38/100
9. SAFETY 62/100
10. HERITAGE 33/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Northern Region
Established: 1965
Area: 3200 km²
Annual Visitors: 8,000
Nearest City: Rumphi (30 mi)

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PARK NAME: Vwaza Marsh

Country: Malawi

Park ID: 1279

AVERAGE RATING: 45/100

Review Volume: Low number of reviews

DESCRIPTION:
Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve is characterized by its diverse wetland ecosystem and surrounding woodland savanna. The reserve is home to large numbers of hippos, elephants, and various antelope species. Its marsh areas attract numerous water birds and provide essential habitat for diverse wildlife.

COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):

1. UNIQUENESS 43/100
2. INTENSITY 33/100
3. BEAUTY 47/100
4. GEOLOGY 28/100
5. PLANT LIFE 43/100
6. WILDLIFE 58/100
7. TRANQUILITY 77/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY 33/100
9. SAFETY 60/100
10. HERITAGE 23/100
Classification: Wildlife Reserve
Region: Northern Region
Established: 1977
Area: 1000 km²
Annual Visitors: 3,500
Nearest City: Rumphi (25 mi)

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