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Nyika National Park (Zambia)
Located in
Zambia :: Luangwa Basin
Category:
Protected Areas :: Protected Area
The park is situated on the Northern Zambia bordering Malawi, with the park extending into Malawi as well. The park has undulating terrain covered by grasslands, valleys, rocky outcrops covering approximately 32000 square kilometres rich in wildlife. The park is best approached from Malawi and an entrance fee is payable at the gate and on the Zambian side the entrance fee is paid at the camp.
The park's mountainous terrain makes it an ideal hiking destination. The park can be reached by air or by 4WD during wet season but a 2WD can be driven in summer seasons. For more information visitors can contact the Zambia Wildlife Authority.
| Address : | Zambia |
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| Contact : | Department of National Parks & Wildlife (DNPW) |
| Tel : | +260(0)21 127 8129 |
| Tel2 : | +260(0)21 127 8482 |
| Best Time to Visit : | All Year Round. Summer (September to May); Winter (December and March) |
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| Gate Opening and Closing Times : | 06h00-17h00 |
| Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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| Updated for : | 2019 |
| Comments : | (Updated Apr-2019). |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash |
| Fee/s : | Park Entry Fees: Citizens (KR): ZMW16.80pp/day; Residents/SADC Nationals (KR): USD1pp/day; International (KR): USD5pp/day. (Feb-2019). |
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| Game to View : | Zebra. Roan. Eland. Bushbuck. Reedbuck. Warthog. Leopard. |
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| More Activities : | Archaeological sites. |
| Notes on Activities : | River swimming. |
ACCOMMODATION:
There is a luxury lodge with en suite comfortable rooms. Another option is to stay in self catering chalets. Campsites close to the river and dams. (Feb-2019)
Laundry services are also offered to guests by well trained staff though ironing is done using charcoal iron. (Feb-2019).
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