Majete Wildlife Reserve- Travel Tips
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Natural Scenery
Malawi
5 Reviews
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Suggested Duration: 8 hours
Majete Wildlife Reserve in southwestern Malawi has made an inspiring comeback from near ecological collapse to a thriving conservation success. Covering 270 square miles, the reserve experienced severe declines in wildlife due to poaching and habitat destruction by the late 20th century. However, since 2003, a partnership between African Parks and the Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife has revitalized the area, reintroducing over 2,000 animals, including the big five – elephants, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, and lions. These efforts have transformed Majete into a biodiversity hotspot and a tourist destination, significantly benefiting local communities through job creation, educational scholarships, and other initiatives. The reserve's transformation highlights the potential for conservation to drive ecological restoration and community development.

Reviews of Majete Wildlife Reserve

  • reviews-avatar Edwin Mhone
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-06-15

    Amazing experience and personnel were all very informed and educational one of the best way of learning and exploring wildlife in Malawi.

  • reviews-avatar David Martynski
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-06-11

    We stayed just one night here but everything was great. Contrary to other posts, the food and service was superb. Unfortunately it was cold and wet for our stay (unusual weather) so we didn’t get to see a huge variety of wildlife. We still managed to be find elephant, several lions, warthogs, zebra, many types of deer and quite a few birds. I would recommend Majete but stay at least two nights!

  • reviews-avatar Kevin
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-05-16

    One of the best safari parks I've ever been to! Definitely worth every penny. The Thawale lodge had a great central view where we had food and drinks, the tents (pretty much apartments) faced the watering hole with a continuous stream of animals walking by. Great bathroom with an amazing view on the watering hole as well. The price included a three course meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food was very well prepared and tasted top notch.The staff was super kind and welcoming. Talked to the manager for a while and loved his passion for wildlife preservation. The amount of elephants we've seen here were too many to count. Safaris were well organized with very knowledgeable and accommodating staff.

  • reviews-avatar Indira Issaka
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-02-29

    Mejete is a great place. We were positively suprised by our experience. We had heard a lot about Liwonde NP, but less about Mejete. We saw many animals. Not the big 5, but a lot of elephants. Our guide was great. We stayed 1 night at Thawale Lodges. This place is great and the staff is professionnal. Food was delicious and very good quality. A great chef. The lodge is great and a lot of animals come to drink water (including elephants). We stayed in a ‘’luxuary tent’’ with AC, shower and hot water. There is also a natural pool. We booked with a company called the Travel Centre in Blantyre. The Amaryllis hotel provided their contact information. Transportation, food and and accommodation were included. It is also possible to book on the Mejete reserve website directly. It is also possible to go with your own car and just spend the day there. I highly recommend for a budget friendly safari. Cheaper than most safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Also less crowded. Thank you !

  • reviews-avatar Kathy Pritchard-Jones
    5
    Reviewed: 2023-09-24

    Fantastic overnight camping experience with Henry as our guide. We saw almost all that the park has to offer in just two drives - lions, a leopard, big elephant, zillions of beautiful antelope species, water buffalo, hippos and crocs and, the final surprise, a young male giraffe munching the tree tops, couldn’t have been better, thank you Henry

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