Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve

Infobox_protected_area | name = Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve
iucn_category = II

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caption =Lake Kazuni, Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve
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area =1,000 km²
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Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve is a national game reserve in Malawi.

In contrast to the Nyika National Park on the Nyika Plateau much of Vwaza is located on low lying flat ground although the eastern side of the park is hilly. It is located to the southeast of the plateau and to the north of the floodplains of South Rukuru River and covers an area of 1,000 km².

The park is characterised by Mopane and Miombo woodland and marshy wetlands which attracts a significant number of birds to the reserve. [ [http://www.southerndestinations.com/destinations/malawi/vwaza_marsh_game_reserve Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve] , Southern Destinations, Retrieved on July 1 2008]

Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve is rarely visited by many, largely due to poor road conditions and difficult terrain and inaccessibility.

The variation in animal number of species type may vary from season to season as they cross the border with the North Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Typically the reserve has large herds of buffalo and elephants, and a large variety of antelope including roan, greater kudu, Liechtenstein's hartebeest, eland and impala. [ [http://www.expertafrica.com/area/Vwaza_Marsh_Game_Reserve.htm Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve] , Expert Africa, Retrieved on July 1 2008]

Notable birdlife include Goliath Herons, Openbill Storks and the rare White-winged Starling. Lake Kazuni is located in the reserve and supports a notable hippo population.

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