Nyika Plateau  

Nyika Plateau, located in the Northern Region of Malawi, is an ideal destination for outdoors and nature enthusiasts. Nyika Plateau lies at 1800m above sea level with Nganda hill the second highest point in Malawi) as highest point at 2600m above the sea level. 

Its environment is stunningly beautiful scenery leaving most of its visitors lost for words. The higher elevations are open, undulating grasslands with incised valleys, creating panoramic views, slopes of wild flowers, rolling green hills, rocky outcrops, and small, tropical forests. Due to the elevation of Nyika Plateau, it is pleasantly warm during the day as opposed to the intense heat of the valley below. 

The name, Nyika, means “where the water comes from” and it is, indeed, one of Malawi’s most important catchment areas.  It is perhaps at its best in the rainy season when over 200 types of orchid are in flower, the richest concentration of orchids in south-central Africa. Other attractions include The Chisanga Falls on the Rukuru River and Lake Kaulime.

Walking at Nyika Plateau is undeniably one of the best ways to explore this unique and wildlife-rich wilderness.  Nyika’s varied terrain is perfect for trekking, mountain biking and 4×4 adventures.

Chisanga falls