Nyika National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.
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).
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Lots of sunshine and clear skies
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The park never gets very busy
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High-season rates apply from July to October
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The sky is very hazy and the grass is yellow
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It is very cold at night and in the morning
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Wildlife viewing is at its best
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The scenery is green and fresh
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There are many wildflowers
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There are few tourists and rates are lower
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The best birding time as migratory birds are in the park
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There are many newborn animals
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Temperatures are pleasant
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The roads become bad and a 4x4 might be necessary
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Liwonde National Park
- Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Nyika National Park