Majete Wildlife Reserve Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.
The best months for wildlife viewing in Majete Wildlife Reserve are July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season. At this time, water is scarce so the wildlife tends to gather at the remaining water sources. Keep in mind, however, that October is very hot and not the ideal time for being in the bush.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Wildlife viewing is at its best
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Sunshine with very little rainfall
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It never gets very busy in the park
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Malaria risk is minimal
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High-season rates may apply from July to October
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Conditions are very dry and the sky is hazy from the dust
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October is unbearably hot
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Mornings are cold from May to August
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Scenery is green and fresh
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It’s very quiet, with fewer visitors and lower rates
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Best time for bird watching as migrants are present
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Baby animals are an attraction
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Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
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It is very hot and humid
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Malaria is a bigger concern
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Roads become waterlogged and a 4x4 vehicle is all but essential
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Liwonde National Park
- Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Nyika National Park