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Protected Area Nyika National Park (Zambia)

ID: w200826 View large map

Located in Zambia :: Luangwa Basin
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

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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.

Contact
Address :  Zambia
Contact :  Department of National Parks & Wildlife (DNPW)
Tel :  +260(0)21 127 8129
Tel2 :  +260(0)21 127 8482

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All Year Round. Summer (September to May); Winter (December and March)
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  06h00-17h00

Rates and Payment
Rates Quoted :  Per Person
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).

Destination Information
Lodging Camping Airstrip

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Tours and Excursions Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Bird Watching
Night Drives
Game to View :  Zebra. Roan. Eland. Bushbuck. Reedbuck. Warthog. Leopard.
More Activities :  Archaeological sites.
Notes on Activities :  River swimming.

Travelling Information

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD

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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