Majete Wildlife Reserve
Malawi's only reserve where the Big Five can be seen. After the reintroduction of lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants, it is the nearest safari destination to Blantyre.
Majete Wildlife Reserve covers about 700 square km. Since 2003 it has been managed by the non-profit African Parks. Starting from a landscape that had almost no wildlife left, the reserve has gradually reintroduced elephants, black rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalo, making it the only place in Malawi where all of the Big Five can be seen. Visitors can self-drive, join camp-run game drives, go on guided walking safaris or take boat trips on the Shire River. The park has Kapichira Falls and several camps and lodges. Entry for foreign visitors costs about US$25 per day. The reserve lies about 70 km southwest of Blantyre, roughly 1.5-2 hours by car.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Blantyre Market & Curio Market
- Mandala House
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Museum of Malawi
- Satemwa Tea Estate
- Zomba Old Capital & Market
- Mount Mulanje