Nyika National Park is a national park in Malawi, right next to the Nyika Plateau National Park in Zambia. With 3200 km² it is Malawi's biggest national park.
Understand[edit]
Nyika means "where the water comes from".
History[edit]
Landscape[edit]
Flora and fauna[edit]
The park has one of the greatest leopard densities in Central Africa.
During the rainy season over 200 different types of orchids are blooming.
Climate[edit]
Get in[edit]
You can fly into the park if you're staying at Chelinda Lodge. Otherwise you will need to rent a 4x4 and drive from Mzuzu (about 6 hours on terrible roads) or Lilongwe (about 12 hours, half on paved).
Fees and permits[edit]
Get around[edit]
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Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
Lodging[edit]
Chelinda Camp
Camping[edit]
Backcountry[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
Go next[edit]
The Nyika Plateau National Park in Zambia is adjacent to this park.