Nyika National Park

Best Time to Visit

5 Nyika Safaris

Expert

By Ariadne van Zandbergen

Ariadne and her husband form a team who author the Bradt guide to Malawi.

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Nyika National Park doesn’t follow the same pattern in terms of the best months to visit as other parks in the region. The wet summer months from November to May are the best months for wildlife viewing on the plateau as the weather is fair, and less cold for visitors. There tend to be more animals on the plateau at this time (some descend to lower altitudes as it gets colder).

Best Time Nov to May (More animals and pleasant temperatures)

High Season July to October (Never busy, but high season rates)

Low Season November to June (Low season rates apply)

Best Weather November to May (It is warmer)

Worst Weather June to August (It is very cold at night and in the early morning)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

Lots of sunshine and clear skies
The park never gets very busy
High-season rates apply from July to October
The sky is very hazy and the grass is yellow
It is very cold at night and in the morning

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

Wildlife viewing is at its best
The scenery is green and fresh
There are many wildflowers
There are few tourists and rates are lower
The best birding time as migratory birds are in the park
There are many newborn animals
Temperatures are pleasant
The roads become bad and a 4x4 might be necessary