Lodge
Mvuu Lodge
Run by Central African Wilderness Safaris · May–Nov
About
Lagoon-side chalets on the Shire River in Liwonde National Park, run with the neighbouring Mvuu Camp. Activities include boat safaris on the Shire, game drives, birding and an underground photography hide (August to November). Liwonde has reintroduced lions, cheetahs and black rhino alongside large elephant and hippo numbers.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 04:45 | Night |
| 04:45 | 05:03 | Blue hour |
| 05:03 | 05:29 | Golden hour |
| 05:29 | 06:29 | Soft |
| 06:29 | 08:16 | Medium |
| 08:16 | 14:31 | Harsh |
| 14:31 | 16:17 | Medium |
| 16:17 | 17:18 | Soft |
| 17:18 | 17:44 | Golden hour |
| 17:44 | 18:01 | Blue hour |
| 18:01 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.0 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.0 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.7 h | 3.3 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.7 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.6 h |
| Oct (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Elephant, Hippopotamus, Nile crocodile, Lion, Cheetah, Pel's fishing owl and Lilian's lovebird
For photographers
- Hides on site: Yes
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Activities: Yes
- Hide fee: Yes
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Blantyre time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:25– | 17:45– | 12h 55m12 h 55 min | 84° |
| Feb | 05:39– | 17:41– | 12h 34m12 h 34 min | 88° |
| Mar | 05:46– | 17:25– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 77° |
| Apr | 05:49– | 17:03– | 11h 46m11 h 46 min | 65° |
| MayIn season | 05:56– | 16:48– | 11h 26m11 h 26 min | 56° |
| JunIn season | 06:06– | 16:46– | 11h 15m11 h 15 min | 52° |
| JulIn season | 06:09– | 16:54– | 11h 20m11 h 20 min | 54° |
| AugIn season | 05:59– | 17:02– | 11h 37m11 h 37 min | 61° |
| SepIn season | 05:37– | 17:06– | 12h12 h | 72° |
| OctIn season | 05:16– | 17:09– | 12h 25m12 h 25 min | 84° |
| NovIn season | 05:03– | 17:18– | 12h 48m12 h 48 min | 86° |
| Dec | 05:08– | 17:33– | 13h13 h | 82° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026