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Liwonde National Park, Malawi
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Liwonde National Park is a national park in Malawi. It is located on the upper Shire River plain, east of the river, 140 km north of Limbe. It's bounded on the west by the Shire River and Lake Malombe, and on the other sides by hills and ridges.
The park is home to several species of antelope (impala, kudu, waterbuck, etc.), elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippopotamus, among others.
Its southern gate lies about 6 km from the town center of Liwonde, and is accessible by bicycle taxi or walking. The two main lodges, Chinguni and Mvuu (which means "hippo" in Chichewa), both provide accommodations and game viewing on walking tours, drives, and boat/canoe trips.
Mean annual temperature on the plain is 13°C, with extremes of 7°C and 39°C. Mean annual rainfall is 650-2250mm.
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