Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve

Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve has a diverse low-veld ecologies full of animals, big and small, but the philosophy here is not to rush around ticking off the number of species. It is rather to take your time and enjoy every wildlife encounter. There are only two safari lodges in the reserve, both specialising in allowing time to chill out and listen to the sights and sounds of the bush.

Malilangwe is a haven for birds with over 400 species and one of the highest concentrations of large breeding eagles in the world. There are 14 species of eagle, 11 hawks and 9 different owls. Unlike the large mammals which reside here all year, birds come and go. February sees huge colonies of tiny quail who come to nest here in their thousands. In June purple rollers arrive from Mozambique and in November woodland kingfishers pull in from West Africa. From the Asian steppes migratory eagles and falcons come to join the resident raptors. Amongst the team of Malilangwe guides are some highly respected and passionate bird experts.