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National Parks in Malawi
Malawi has 5 national parks covering about 7,059 km² in total. The largest is Nyika National Park (3,214 km²); the oldest, Nyika National Park, dates from 1965.
Nyika National Park3,214 km² · since 1965
Kasungu National Park2,316 km² · since 1970
Lengwe National Park887 km² · since 1970
Liwonde National Park548 km² · since 1973
Lake Malawi National Park94 km² · since 1980
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National parks in Malawi at a glance
Malawi has 5 national parks covering about 7,059 km² — roughly 6.0% of the country's 118,484 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 91% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Nyika National Park — 3,214 km², since 1965
- Kasungu National Park — 2,316 km², since 1970
- Lengwe National Park — 887 km², since 1970
- Liwonde National Park — 548 km², since 1973
- Lake Malawi National Park — 94 km², since 1980
Oldest national parks
- Nyika National Park — established 1965
- Kasungu National Park — established 1970
- Lengwe National Park — established 1970
- Liwonde National Park — established 1973
- Lake Malawi National Park — established 1980
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Malawi?
Malawi has 5 national parks covering about 7,059 km² in total. The largest is Nyika National Park (3,214 km²); the oldest, Nyika National Park, dates from 1965.
What are the largest national parks in Malawi?
Nyika National Park (3,214 km²), Kasungu National Park (2,316 km²), Lengwe National Park (887 km²), Liwonde National Park (548 km²) and Lake Malawi National Park (94 km²).
How much of Malawi is national park?
About 6.0% of the country — 7,059 km² of national parks out of 118,484 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Malawi?
Nyika National Park, established in 1965, followed by Kasungu National Park (1970), Lengwe National Park (1970) and Liwonde National Park (1973).