Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

Visitor Info

Majete has become one of the most attractive parks in Malawi and is open throughout the year from January to December. Wildlife viewing can be done from the comfort of a game viewing vehicle or on a bushwalk for the more adventurous. You can also experience village life and culture and enjoy the music, dancing and traditional cooking of Malawi.

Majete Wildlife Reserve has something to offer at all times of year. Game viewing is however far superior during the dry season (June to November). Due to its position in the Shire Valley, the terrain is rugged and undulating, and game viewing is best along the Shire River and around established water holes.

Weather in Malawi is reasonably predictable – although there are three recognised seasons, the weather doesn't vary much within the seasons. The rainy season lasts from December until about March and once it begins in earnest, it rains almost every day. In a single day as much as 15cm of rain can fall. Temperatures at this time are around 38°C during the day but cooler at night. Temperatures start to fall slowly in April when days and nights become more pleasant. The rains gradually finish and Malawi moves into its cool and dry season until September. Game viewing improves during this time as this is when the scrub starts to die down and temperatures are more enjoyable at around 20°C. October to December sees the highest temperatures, sometimes up to 45°C. As there is much less vegetation cover, animal sightings occur more often and groups of animals congregate at the waterholes.

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