Kuthengo

I wasn't sure what to expect in Liwonde, but the vast open plains with near 360 views from my tent and veranda were not what I had in mind! The managers, Jason & Steegan told us as we went to bed, that we could expect an elephant to come by during the night to browse on the Fever Tree outside our tent. I tried to stay awake to see him, but tiredness got to me and I slept in peace knowing I would see elephants on my river safari the following morning!

Arrive to camp by boat transfer across the Shire River, where you will just about spot a couple of tents on a large open plain stretching the riverfront. You will find Kuthengo Camp nestled among Fever trees and Baobabs. With resident fish eagles nesting in these Baobabs, you will be woken to ‘Africa’s voice’ calling as you rise in this wild and natural paradise.

With just four spacious and modern, light and airy, safari tents this is a very small camp with a truly wild feeling. All tents are open plan en-suite, each with a bathtub and an outdoor shower. With all the usual comforts of a Robin Pope Safari camp, Kuthengo maintains a rustic charm, complemented by stunning views which are best appreciated from your private deck with a warm coffee or cold sundowner in hand, admiring the herds of waterbuck and hippo that frequent the camp area, milling about in the evening glow.

The unspoiled Liwonde National Park promises an ultimate retreat where you can experience the many activities on offer with complete privacy; from adventurous game drives, breathtaking walking safaris or tranquil boat cruises along the grand Shire River. Whilst the wildlife is sometimes harder to spot than other National Parks throughout Africa, the progress by African Parks Management and international efforts are testament of a genuine conservation success story. To visit Kuthengo is to by default become part of the story of Malawi’s recovering wilderness. You could easily visit here without realising this, but once you do, it brings so much more meaning to your safari and time abroad.