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Lengwe National Park

Park

Park in southern Malawi known for night drives, dry woodland and birdlife; visitors come for guided game safaris, sightings of antelope species and baobab-dotted scenery.

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Lengwe National Park essentials

Address: Lengwe National Park, Chikwawa/Likwenu area, Southern Region, Malawi
Hours: Park gates typically open at dawn and close at dusk (exact hours vary seasonally)
Admission: MWK 2,000-6,000 for foreign visitors depending on activities and accommodation (fees subject to change)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lengwe National Park

May-October (dry season) is the best time for game viewing; the wet season is better for birdwatchers and for green landscapes.

Dry season (best wildlife viewing)
May-October · 15-28°C
Vegetation thins and wildlife concentrates around waterholes - best for game drives.
Wet season
November-April · 20-33°C
Lush landscapes and birdlife increase, but roads can be difficult and some areas flooded.

Weather & Climate near Lengwe National Park

Climate

Lengwe National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 14°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (757 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 159 mm overcast 80% 1.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.9h
February Good 23° - 32° 31° 149 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.3 m/s 2.9 extreme 12.5h
March Good 22° - 32° 27° 105 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 41 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 18 mm some cloud 61% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.2h
June Excellent 14° - 27° 21° 17 mm some cloud 59% 1.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.0h
July Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 15 mm some cloud 58% 1.2 m/s 1.5 very high 11.1h
August Ideal 16° - 29° 22° 13 mm mostly sunny 50% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 19° - 32° 25° 12 mm mostly sunny 44% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 22° - 35° 29° 25 mm mostly sunny 43% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
November Very Good 23° - 35° 29° 64 mm some cloud 50% 2.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.8h
December Good 23° - 33° 31° 139 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.7 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lengwe National Park

Lengwe is about 80-100 km south of Blantyre by road (approximately a 2-3 hour drive depending on route conditions). Visitors usually arrive by private vehicle or arrange transfers from Blantyre; some lodges offer shuttle services.

Tips for Visiting Lengwe National Park

  • Drive the park's main dirt roads at slow speed; potholes and washboard sections are common and four-wheel drive is helpful.
  • Early morning game drives are best for sightings of nyala, kudu and elephants; bring binoculars and insect repellent.
  • Stay in park-run or nearby lodges to support conservation efforts and to ensure guided drives by experienced rangers.