Liwonde Safari Camp
Campsite, dorms, safari tents and chalets · Its own fenced conservation area 3 km west of the main gate · Independent (proprietor not named)
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The backpacker base for Liwonde, inside its own fenced conservation area just west of the gate. It runs its own game drives and boat safaris at $30 a head, which stacked with the fees still undercuts almost every organised alternative. Local ownership is inferred from its Malawian contacts rather than confirmed.
Why you'd pick it
- A full safari on a backpacker budget: $30 drives and boat trips
- Bar, plunge pool, viewing decks and a self-catering area
- Three kilometres from the main gate
Rates
From $15 camping. Camping $15, dorm bed $20, safari tent $80 double or $60 single, chalet $120 double or $90 single. Own game drives and boat safaris at $30 per person, excluding park entry.
Indicative rates gathered July 2026 from operators' own sites, the official African Parks rate sheet and, for Mvuu, third-party rate cards, since the operator publishes none. Always confirm with the lodge. Park fees of $30 per international adult are generally extra, and note that the park prices fees per person per night.