Nkhotakota Game reserve is in central Malawi and covers nearly 1800sq km near Lake Malawi. It is dramatically located near the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the rugged terrain dominates the park’s scenery.

The vegetation is majorly miombo woodlands, riparian forests and grasslands spread to some areas. This game reserve is good for walking safaris, fishing on river Bua and adventure hiking. Bua River boasts catches of Mpasa and Lake salmon among other species of fish although fishing is by authorization!

There are more than 50 different species of mammals in the reserve including buffalos, lion, hyena, leopard, elephant and several species of antelopes. More than 150 birds are recorded in the park such as Pel’s fishing owl, Palmnut vulture, fishing eagle, kingfisher and may other woodland species.

There are two lodges in the reserve Bua river lodge and Tongole wilderness lodge. A  designated campsite near Bua river offers self catering camping facilities.

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