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Mountain paradise in Nyika Plateau Malawi

Visiting the Nyika Plateau is an unforgettable experience. Revel in one of Malawi’s most important water catchment areas. Nyikaaptly means “where the water comes from” and from here, the water flows down into Lake Malawi, cascading over many waterfalls on the eastern edge of the mountains.

CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEMS

Nyika is one of the Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas between Malawi and Zambia, some 500km from Lilongwe. This breath-taking 3,200 square kilometre Plateau comprises diverse ecosystems. Lush, undulating montane grassland, miombo woodland and savannah, interspersed with endemic herbs and heathers.

TERRIFIC SCENERY

Absorb the terrific scenery, reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands. The rainy season sees the landscape transformed into an explosion of colour as over 200 orchid species blossom! Explore the park’s numerous waterfalls, Neolithic rock shelter, trout pools and even a ‘magic lake’.

WILDLIFE WONDERS ON THE NYIKA PLATEAU

Discover the Plateau landscape teeming with wildlife – zebra, bushbuck, reedbuck, roan antelope and elephants. Spot eland, warthogs, klipspringer, jackals, duikers, hyenas and serval. You simply have to see a leopard as the park boasts the highest concentrations of these elusive cats in central Africa.

SMALLER CREATURES AND BIRDS
Endemic chameleons, frogs and toads, several unique local birds, and a variety of butterflies attract enthusiasts from afar. If you are a birdwatcher, revel in sightings of some 400 bird species. Imagine seeing the rare wattled crane, Cinnamon dove, Starred Robin, moustached Green-tinker birds and Red-winged francolin on Nyika Plateau? Get out those hiking boots and pump up your mountain bike – the Nyika Plateau offers some of the best trekking and mountain biking in Malawi. Or go for fantastic game drives and horseback safaris in the glorious open landscapes where wildlife viewing is particularly good all year round.  
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