Horseback Safaris in Nyika National Park
Fast Facts
Location:Malawi
Best Time to Visit: Between April and November
How to reach:The most convenient way to reach Chelinda Camp is on a flight by Nyika Air Services. The nearest bus service you may get is the service from Mzuzu to Rhumpi. From there, you will get a matola or minibus to Chelinda Camp. If coming by car, the main Thazima gate is in the southwest of the park, 54 kilometers from Rumphi; to Chelinda Camp it is another 55 kilometers.
Nearest international airport: Kamuzu International Airport
Nearest railway station: Nairobi Station
This is one place where all modern modes of communication come a cropper. A horseback safari is the best way to explore the Nyika National Park. Be ready for close encounters with beautiful inhabitants of the wild like antelopes, zebras and monkeys. Covering an area of 3200 square kilometers, Nyika National Park is Malawi's largest national park. The national park of Nyika, with its rolling grassy hills, sweeping valleys, dense pine forest, and flower-studded grasslands and interspersed with forested valleys, is a perfect venue for game drives, horseback riding and long walks through the long grass.
Attractions and activities in Nyika
The name, 'Nyika' means 'where the water comes from' and it is, undoubtedly, one of Malawi's most significant catchment areas. The charming scenery is at its finest in the rainy season when more than 200 types of orchid are in bloom.
There are endless things to see in the vast park: scenic waterfalls, a Neolithic rock shelter, pools, a magic lake and obviously diverse flora and fauna. With more than 400 species of birds, the park has a lot to offer for the birdwatchers. Common animals found here are zebras, bushbucks, reedbucks and roan antelopes and you may also watch warthogs, klipspringers, jackals and possibly hyenas and leopards.
Rather than just a place to watch diverse wildlife, what makes Nyika appealing is the opportunity to explore a unique patch of African wilderness in various ways: on horseback, by bike or simply on foot. Nyika is well-known for trekking, mountain biking and horse riding safaris. Infinite skies and immeasurable vistas make the Nyika a perfect riding country.
With its abundant attractions and marvelous landscapes, tour to Nyika National Park is worth a visit in Malawi.
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