Karen Lee Ensley
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08/10/2011
The Mvuu Wilderness Lodge is located in Liwonde National Park, Malawi.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/10/2011
The main building features a lounge and dining area.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The building also includes a small wildlife library.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The building overlooks a lagoon, offering visitors an opportunity to watch wildlife.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The outdoor pool is on a raised deck near the lagoon.
Karen Lee Ensley
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Wart hogs and a crocodile peacefully visit the lagoon.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The path to some of the guest tents leads into the wilderness.
Karen Lee Ensley
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It's surprising to see a solar panel in the wilderness.
Karen Lee Ensley
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A guest tent as seen from the lagoon.
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A baboon wanders across the porch of a guest tent.
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The porch looks out over the lagoon.
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Chairs and a hammock invite guests to sit and relax.
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Outdoor showers are available at the guest tents.
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Mosquito netting over the beds protects guests.
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The interior of the guest tent is beautifully decorated.
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Every tent has a drum that makes a different sound for use in an emergency.
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A candlelight dinner is served by an outdoor fire pit.
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The view of the night sky from the guest porch is magnificent.
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Embroidered seat covers welcome guests to breakfast.
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An early morning walking safari offers a special thrill.
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An armed guard walks past a large termite mound as he accompanies the walking tour.
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A river safari provides a fabulous opportunity to see wildlife.
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Birdwatching is easy, especially when they land on the boat.
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Nile crocodiles are in the lagoon outside of the guest tents.
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The boat safari gives visitors a close-up view of the crocodiles sunning on the edge of the lagoon.
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Hippopotami lounge together in the Shire River in groups called pods.
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Enormous elephants grazing at the edge of the river are an impressive sight.
Karen Lee Ensley
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An elephant approaches the river in the vast park wilderness.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The driving safari includes late-day and even night viewing of wildlife.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The sunsets in the wilderness can be spectacular!