Filming in Kasungu National Park in Malawi

Filming in KAsangu National Park in Malawi. This is the second largest park after Nyika in terms of sq. miles. The park is located in the western part of central Malawi and is bordering Zambia. This park was established in 1970. The park has a number of rivers that flow through it namely the Lingadzi, the Dwangwa and The Lifupa which is a common spot for hippos. This park was heavily affected by poaching activities but nevertheless still has a fair number of wildlife.

Wildlife in the park

Although affected by poaching, the park still has a number of animals that can be seen including elephants, hippos, sable antelopes, reedbucks, kudus and leopards and lions that can be spotted on rare occasions.

Birds in the park

The park also has a wide range of bird species that have been recorded so far and some of the birds to look out for include crested francolin, red necked francolin, little grebe, Denham’s bustard, purple crested turaco, fiery necked night jar, watlled crane, spotted thick knee and many others.

Filming in Kasungu National Park in Malawi..

Requirements to film in Malawi

In order to film in Malawi You will need to acquire permission. The process of securing a filming permit in Malawi can be time-consuming so it needs enough time before the filming in order to complete the necessary process and secure the filming permit. National park fees and charges are also required of you if you intend to film in national parks

Media accreditation is also vital for filming in Malawi and the application is made to the media council of Malawi. Once applied for, and payment given the media cards are then processed. Contact film crew fixers to help you will filming permits and media accreditation

Drones can also be used while filming and can be imported but you need to have acquired permission from Malawi’s department of civil aviation. Key factors to note if you’re planning to use a drone

  • Permission is needed for each flight
  • Do not fly near aircrafts airports, and airfields. if operating near these spaces stay 10 kilometers away
  • Do not fly near groups of people, social gatherings, private property , schools and road races unless you have been given permission
  • You’re not allowed to fly the drone vertically higher than 45 meters
  • The drone should be registered with the department of civil aviation
  • The operator should obtain an operator certificate from the department of civil aviation

Filming equipment also needs to be cleared and this can be done through a bonded agent or securing a 5% percent of the value of equipment, however this is not advisable and the preferred procedure is that of using a bonded agent. Film crew fixers has all the necessary connections with a number of bonded agents that can clear your equipment on entry and exit. Contact us for any help with kit clearing.

Malawi visa and work permit advice

A tourist visa or business visa can work for your entry into the country. Film crews prefer getting there visa before coming into the countries and this is possible through the evisa system of Malawi. Proof of yellow fever and vaccination and a Covid 19 free negative certificate are necessary for entry. The prices of visas and work permits change regularly. For updated information regarding travel to Zimbabwe, you can contact us or your embassy.

Malawi transport services

Film crew fixers organizes transportation for film crews to film. Depending on their interest and Budget and the nature of roads to the destination. We organize both road and air transport for film crews. We recommend customized 4×4 safari land cruisers for vehicles because of the nature of roads in Malawi. These land cruisers cost USD200-250 per vehicle per day. Fuel is estimated on the number of days that are scheduled by the filming schedule. We will need to look at it for establishing the mileage and distance to be traveled.

Film fixers in Malawi to help you film

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to most of the parts in Malawi and are very conversant with the local situations .they provide relevant information and fix any situation on ground. They also act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location. Contact us if you need a film fixer in Malawi.

What is the best time to film in Kasungu National Park

The best time to visit this park is during the dry months from June to October. During time, animals gather around lifupa to drink water which makes it easy to spot them, the roads are also much easy to navigate compared to the wet season. However for those interested in birds, the wet season is a better choice because migratory birds are in plenty

How to get there

The best way is to fly into Lilongwe international airport. And drive to the park which is 170km away and approximately 4 hours’ drive.

Where to stay when filming in Kasungu National Park

Accommodation options vary when are filming in Kasungu national park.These range from budget, midrange and luxury. Your choice of accommodation depends on your interest and budget. Lodge options include Lifupa conservation lodge, Kasungu inn, Palm villa lodge and many others .contact us for help with reservation and more information on accommodation.

Why use film crew fixers to film in Malawi

Film crew fixers is a company based in Uganda that assists production agencies and filming companies in South, central  and East African countries as a  whole. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all the relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in a short time. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Malawi.