Liwonde, or Livonde, is a town located in Machinga District, in the Southern Region of Malawi.

The town thus serves as a dormitory, support center and access base for tourists and researchers traveling to Liwonde National Park.

Trips to the interior of the park depart from Liwonde by sailing along the Shire River (year-round) or by car on the access roads.

The main ethnic groups in the town are the Chewas and the Yaos, with minorities of the Ngoni and Lomwe peoples.

In the region of the town of Liwonde, the tropical savanna climate (Aw) prevails, with a hot thermal sensation throughout the day.