​Best Time To Visit – Vwaza Marsh WR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Malawi.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

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From July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season, is the best time for wildlife viewing in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve. This is because all water in the bush has evaporated, and animals gather around predictable water sources. During this time, many animals come to drink at Lake Kazuni in front of the camp. However, October is very hot, so it’s not recommended for people who dislike temperature extremes.

Best Time July to October (The bush is dry; animals are around the lake)
High Season July to October (The reserve never gets busy)
Low Season Mid-November to May (The core Wet season)
Best Weather April to August (It is cooler and it hardly ever rains)
Worst Weather November to March (Hot and wet)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Best time of year for wildlife viewing
  • Little rain and lots of sunshine
  • The park never gets very busy
  • The risk of malaria lessens
  • Skies are hazy and the bush looks parched
  • Uncomfortable heat in October
  • Mornings are cold from May to August

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Landscapes are green and fresh
  • Favorite time for birders as migratory birds are present
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
  • It is very hot and humid
  • Malaria risk rises with the increase in water and mosquitoes
  • The road to the park becomes bad and 4x4 vehicles are necessary
  • Roads inside the park close after heavy rain

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