Among archaeological sites, miombo woodlands and African wild dogs
Kasungu National Park lies in central Malawi, along the border with Zambia. Dotted with distinctive inselbergs, it covers approximately 2,500 square kilometres at an average altitude of around 1,000 metres above sea level. Its ecosystem alternates between miombo woodlands and open grasslands, nourished by numerous rivers.
Until a few years ago, the park was heavily affected by poaching, which significantly reduced wildlife populations. Today, however, Kasungu is once again home to a wide variety of species living in relative tranquillity, including elephants, antelopes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, jackals and African wild dogs, which are rarely encountered elsewhere in Malawi. During the summer months, the park also attracts a great variety of migratory bird species.
Visitors to Kasungu National Park can also explore several archaeological sites, admire ancient rock paintings and discover the remains of an Iron Age smelting furnace.