Nyika National Park

Getting There

Nyika Safaris

Expert

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.

Nyika National Park is one of Malawi’s top attractions and features on many tour itineraries. Most people fly to Nyika, but it is possible to drive out there too.

Most international visitors arrive at Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), which is about 26km/16mi from the capital, Lilongwe. Some international flights fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 16km/10mi from Blantyre.

Nyika is in northern Malawi. The main entrance gate at Thazima is around 500km/310mi from Lilongwe and 750km/470mi from Blantyre. The drive from Lilongwe takes about 8 hours* and from Blantyre it’s at least 12 hours*. Allow another 2 hours to drive from the entrance gate to Chelinda, the site of the only lodge, camp and campsite.

The road to Nyika is bumpy and can be quite bad at times. It usually requires a 4x4 vehicle. Most people choose to fly to the park.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

Nyika Safaris

Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) or Chileka International Airport (BLZ), and what tickets would cost.

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Domestic Flights

Domestic and charter flights are usually booked in advance by your tour operator.

There are currently no scheduled flights to Nyika, but Nyasa Express offers charter flights to the park.