Best National Parks in Malawi

Top-rated parks based on 5 park ratings across 10 categories. Malawi's parks score highest in Tranquility (74/100).

5 Total Parks

5 Rated

Avg Score: 46/100

Nyika (Malawi)

National Park · Northern Region

Nyika National Park is Malawi's largest national park, featuring a unique highland plateau with rolling grasslands and endemic wildflowers. The park i

Top 5 Parks in Malawi

Nyika (Malawi)

National Park · Northern Region

56 2

Liwonde

National Park · Southern Region

50 3

Vwaza Marsh

Wildlife Reserve · Northern Region

45 4

Kasungu

National Park · Central Region

42 5

Lengwe

National Park · Southern Region

Category Winners

Nyika (Malawi)Northern Region

70 #2

LiwondeSouthern Region

59 #3

Vwaza MarshNorthern Region

47 #4

KasunguCentral Region

43 #5

LengweSouthern Region

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Malawi?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Nyika (Malawi) is the highest-rated park in Malawi with a score of 56/100. It is followed by Liwonde (50/100) and Vwaza Marsh (45/100).

How many national parks does Malawi have?

Malawi has 5 protected areas in our database, of which 5 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Malawi's parks best known for?

Parks in Malawi score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 74/100. The top park for tranquility is Nyika (Malawi) (80/100).

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