Nyika National Park

Nyika is Malawi's oldest and largest national park with an area of 3200 km2 . Situated in the north of the country, the park covers the whole of the Nyika Plateau.

Nyika National Park is 8 hr 58 min (543.6 km) from Lilongwe via M1.

'Nyika' means 'where the water comes from' as the plateau is an important water catchment area in Malawi.

The Nyika Plateau’s montane grasslands rise 8000ft/ 2400m above sea level, and are home to

zebra, 

countless antelope (including roan, reedbuck and eland), 

hyena and elephant as well as nearly 400 species of birds.

Nyika is also renowned for legendary leopard sightings and many guests have had the opportunity to observe these majestic cats thriving in their natural environment

During the early months of the green season (from January to March), over 200 orchids bloom, adding a carpet of colour to the grasslands. 

Activities available at the camp include game drives, guided walks, mountain biking, birding, fly fishing and the popular Livingstonia Trail.