Dzalanyama Forest Reserve

Dzalanyama Forest Reserve is one of the key tourist attractions in Malawi. It is considered as one of the nine major national wildlife reserves in the country. Dzalanyama Forest Reserve is situated in the central Malawi. The Dzalanyama Forest Reserve is nearly forty kilometers south east of Lilongwe. There is range of hills in Lilongwe of the same name. The reserve is situated there. The entire forest area is covered with long and medium trees and the tourists always enjoy the calm and beauty of this place. It is an ideal spot for the visitors who enjoy extreme sports. There are enough scopes and opportunities for the travelers here to enjoy trekking and mountain biking. The place is also known for its birdlife.

The Dzalanyama Forest Reserve is densely covered with different trees. The forest, therefore, is a favorite place for the wild birds. In fact, many rare birds that considered as endangered species these can be found in Dzalanyama Forest Reserve. Some of these rare species include the Olive-headed weaver and the Stierling's Woodpecker. Except these two, various other birds and wild animals are found in this forest. When it comes to the wild animals, leopard and lions are common in the wildlife safaris in Malawi and Dzalanyama Forest Reserve is no exception. The tourists who want to stay here at night, the Dzalanyama Forest Reserve authorities have proper arrangements for them as well. There is a lodge inside the forest called the "Dzalanyama Forest Lodge". The lodge is under private management and near the lodge are some natural pools where you can take a quick bath. The lodge has four bedrooms and a dining area. There is a fire place and a gas freezer inside the lodge. The tourists who come here to enjoy the beauty of Dzalanyama Forest Reserve, they won't be disappointed for sure.