It’s a little over 2 weeks since Pumulani, (which means ‘the place of rest’ in the local Chichewa language) closed its doors to the public for its’ annual maintenance.
The ‘place of rest’ was quiet no more. In different corners of the lodge teams of staff have been very busy, making sure that things are in tip-top shape before the new season is upon us.
The rains are in full swing and have transformed Lake Malawi National Park into an emerald green wonderland. Lake Malawi National Park, where Pumulani is located, is also home to at least 200 different species of birds. The most well-known is perhaps the African Fish Eagle but there are over 300 species of birds, including aquatic birds such as the Pied Kingfisher and white-breasted cormorants as well as woodland birds such as Böhm’s bee-eaters and the majestic Pel’s Fishing Owl that can be seen perched on one of many enormous baobabs in the area.
While its’ home to an impressive amount of birds, a selection of mammal and ancient baobabs, Lake Malawi National Park was established to protect something more. Its deep clear freshwaters are home to cichlids, which is a type of fish that is found all over Africa and Latin America, but Lake Malawi boasts 100’s of them, including over 350 endemic species. Scientists have been confounded by the sheer number of cichlid species in Lake Malawi alone.
Our snorkeling excursions give our guests a chance to swim with these fish, the reason why Lake Malawi National Park was created and was actually one of the first UNESCO sites set up for the protection of freshwater fish.
With a few weeks to go before Pumulani re-opens, it’s full steam ahead on the maintenance front and we look forward to sharing more news when Pumulani opens its’ doors again for the new season.
Contact Pumulani
Web. www.robinpopesafaris.net
Email. info@robinpopesafaris.net
Tel. +265 (0) 999 970 002/3
