Vwaza’s wetlands sustain a rich variety of animal and birdlife, not just within the confines of the reserve but far beyond it, as the waters that flow through Nyika and into Vwaza also feed the Luangwa Valley in neighbouring Zambia.
Vwaza's game, which wanders freely between Malawi and Zambia, consists of large herds of buffalo and elephant as well as roan, impala, bushbaby, eland and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest. Predators are few in number though lion, leopard and hyena can be seen. Lake Kazuni is home to large pods of hippo and also attracts many water birds. Otherwise the area is dry and hot and surrounded by dense African bush, except at its eastern perimeter where it joins with the hills of Nyika.
In and around Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve, Malawi
Currently the only way to experience this fabulous reserve is as part of a mobile safari, usually combined with a stay in one of the fixed camps in Nyika. However, there are plans to open a safari camp in Vwaza Marsh in the near future.
For more on Vwaza Marsh, visit the website of the UK-based Nyika-Vwaza Trust.
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