Nyika National Park, Malawi

National GeographicOct 20

The country is emerging as one of the finest safari destinations in the world, but its proximity to Lake Malawi adds an additional dimension.

home to the Nyika Plateau, a favored destination for trekkers

10 things in this story

Liwonde National ParkSightThe park was established in 1973, and has been managed by the nonprofit conservation organization African Parks since…
Majete Wildlife ReserveNature reserveThe reserve's animal populations were decimated during the late 1970s and 1980s due to poaching and other human…
Lake MalawiSightprovides ample opportunities for kayaking, sailing, and snorkeling
MajeteSighta Big Five reserve, visitors can often also see cheetahs and wild dogs
LikomaSightthe larger of the lake’s two inhabited islands, is also worth a visit
Mount MulanjeSightfamous for its granite cliffs, offers exhilaratingly remote hiking trails
Nyika National ParkSighthome to the Nyika Plateau, a favored destination for trekkers
Chelinda CampHotela highlands retreat in Nyika National Park
Elsewhere
Kamuzu InternationalPlaceLilongwe, MalawiMalawi’s main airport, about 17 miles north of Lilongwe
ChilekaPlaceBlantyre, Malawiinternational airport lies about 10 miles north of Blantyre

Nyika National Park