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
Nyika means "where the water comes from".
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
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
Get in
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
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
Chelinda Camp
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Go next
The Nyika Plateau National Park in Zambia is adjacent to this park.