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Mvuu Wilderness Lodge

Liwonde National Park, Liwonde National Park, Malawi
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Mvuu Wilderness Lodge
May 11, 2013 -
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May 7, 2013 -
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Vivo, Limpopo, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Had a great time here, completely amazed by the level of service, the guides are staff were so friendly. We only stayed one night, in the campsite as we were on a tight budget. It was wonderful being right on the river bank, listening to the hippos groaning all night. Didn't see many animals on our game drive and morning... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

This place is a Malawian gem. The lodge and the rooms are beautiful, the guides and other staff friendly and knowledgeable, and the scenery stunning. I saw more hippos then I can count, had a private view to a large crock silently cruising up the lagoon I could see from my tent, and had amazing encounters with elephants. In addition,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Amazing place. The sunset boat safari was my favourite. Lots more going on. Everybody was really friendly. You can order drinks before the boat and land safaris and stop off to watch the sunset. Some of my fondest memories of Malawi are from Mvuu.

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Atlanta, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

The rooms are completely stunning. We were blown away when we walked into our room, to see how beautifully it had all been done—the layout, choice of materials, and design were fabulous. It felt so luxurious and relaxing! The rooms (each is its own safari tent-cabin thing) each have a porch and hammock overlooking the river and an indoor and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We only had one day here but it was full of excitement. From the boat trip up the Shire river and the close up views of hippo and elephant to the lovely scenery on the evening game drive, it was a real treat. We had 3 small children with us and they were catered for with a nanny to look... More

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Ithaca, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

What a wonderful place staffed by wonderful people. We came in by boat transfer from Hippo View Lodge. I would highly recommend this. We saw hundreds of elephants and hippos along the river. On the driving, boat and walking safaris, our guide Mathews, was very knowledgable. He was able to explain many thing about what we saw. Lawrence, the park... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

When we can afford it, this is my favorite spot to get away from the city. We have been 5 times in the past 2 years. A little expensive by local standards (very reasonable prices by international standards), but certainly good value for the money. The food is always good and they accommodate our vegetarian preference with no issue. The... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Our stay at Mvuu was brilliant. Our guide Rocky was friendly, informative and a pleasure to have on every safari. The camp staff were incredibly attentive, the food was good, the accommodation was brilliant (we were based in one of the tents furthest from the main camp) despite the longer walk we benefited in terms of peacefulness and we saw... More

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Lilongwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We did a 3 day green season trip to Mvuu Camp recently. Overall, we had an awesome time. The chalet we had was very nice and spacious. Food was quite good and varied, which is impressive given local availability and the logistics of getting things in to the lodge. We did game drives and boat rides and had decent to... More

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

This is a brilliant place to stay. Food was very good, the guides had superb knowledge on everything in the park and the whole stay was extremely enjoyable. Would certainly recommend it. The lodge themselves were very nice and the location of the place was stunning. You could come out of your room to see hippos, crocodiles, warthogs etc!

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Also Known As:
Mvuu Wilderness Hotel
Mvuu Wilderness Hotel Liwonde National Park
Mvuu Wilderness Lodge Malawi/Liwonde National Park
Address: Liwonde National Park, Liwonde National Park, Malawi
Region: Malawi > Southern Region > Liwonde National Park
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Ranked #1 of 4 Specialty lodging in Liwonde National Park
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Mvuu Lodge – Liwonde ConcessionMvuu Lodge is an excellent vantage point from which to explore the captivating variety and beauty of Liwonde National Park.About Mvuu Wilderness LodgeThe lodge nestles discreetly in a quiet lagoon just off the shire river with the main lounge area set above the water to make the most of the exceptional bird and other life. Accommodation comprises eight tents, one of which is a romantic honeymoon suite. Each tent has en-suite bathroom facilities and its own deck built to look out over the water. Lodge facilities include a dining room, lounge area and a swimming pool. Environment and WildlifeMvuu means “hippo” in Chichewa, referring to the large numbers of these water-loving mammals occurring here. This lush and fertile area harbours a diverse plethora of wildlife, including large numbers of elephant, sable, impala, waterbuck, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest and occasionally the rare black rhino and even lion. Bird life in the area is prolific, with African Skimmer, Palmnut Vulture, White-backed Night-Heron and other specials; Böhm’s Bee-eaters can be seen on the lodge pathways.Experiencing Mvuu Wilderness LodgeBoating on the Shire RiverGuided walksGame drives by day and nightCommunity visits to one of the villages on Park boundary ... more   less 

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