Malawi · national park
Nyika National Park
Nyika National Park is a national park in Malawi, established in 1965, covering 3,214 km² (1,241 sq mi). It is the largest of Malawi's 5 national parks.
- Area
- 3,214 km²
- Established
- 1965
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MBI · 204 km
Nearest airports to Nyika National Park
- 1 MBI204 kmstraight line
- 2 VXC329 kmstraight line
- 3 MFU354 kmstraight line
Mbeya, Tanzania
Lichinga, Mozambique
Mfuwe, ZambiaMore about Nyika National Park
Nyika National Park is one of 5 national parks in Malawi. It covers 3,214 km² (321,400 ha) — about 2 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Malawi (45.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1965, 61 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Malawi. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Nyika National Park
The closest airport is Songwe Airport (MBI), about 204 km away — around 4 h 25 min by car; alternatively Lichinga Airport (VXC, 329 km). Other national parks within reach include Nyika National Park, Kitulo National Park (464 km²), North Luangwa National Park (4,636 km²) and Luambe National Park (361 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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