Mvuu Wilderness Lodge

Photos Courtesy of Dana Allen

Mvuu Wilderness Lodge nestles discreetly on the banks of a lagoon just off the Shire River with the main lounge building set high above the water for wonderful views. Mvuu means "hippo" in Tonga and the name epitomises the large numbers of pods of these water-loving mammals that float in the river. In this lush and fertile area, an excellent diversity of animals - including elephant and sable antelope, impala and waterbuck - can be seen.

Accommodation in this luxury camp comprises eight spacious tents for a maximum of 16 guests, each with en-suite bathroom facilities and a private viewing platform looking out on the lagoon. Lodge facilities include a dining room, pub, lounge area, extensive wildlife library, a hide overlooking the river and a natural rock swimming pool.

The area can be explored via a diverse array of activities such as boating trips on the Shire River, game drives (morning and afternoon/evening), nature walks, bike rides and non-stop birding. Liwonde, by its very nature, is about people as well, and no visit to Mvuu is complete without experiencing some of the sense of culture and community in one of the neighbouring villages.

» See also Mvuu Camp

Booking information: contact us by email or call us on 020 7622 5114 and ask to speak to a Malawi consultant.