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]

See[edit]

Do[edit]

• Biological expeditions. 

Buy[edit]

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.