Best National Parks in Malawi

Top-rated parks based on 81 park ratings across 10 categories. Malawi's parks score highest in Tranquility (59/100).

81 Total Parks
81 Rated
Avg Score: 39/100
Nyika (Malawi)
#166/100

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 15 Parks in Malawi

1
Nyika (Malawi)
National Park · Northern Region
662
Mulanje Mountain
Forest Reserve · Southern Region
643
Lake Malawi
National Park · Southern Region
634
Majete
Wildlife Reserve · Southern Region
575
Liwonde
National Park · Southern Region
556
Mangochi
Forest Reserve · Southern Region
527
Chongoni
Forest Reserve · Central Region
518
Matipa
Forest Reserve · Northern Region
519
Dzalanyama
Forest Reserve · Central Region
5010
Nkhotakota
Wildlife Reserve · Central Region
5011
Thuchila
Forest Reserve · Southern Region
5012
Dedza-Salima Escarpment
Forest Reserve · Central Region
4913
Mughese
Forest Reserve · Northern Region
4914
Ntchisi Mountain
Forest Reserve · Central Region
4915
Vwaza Marsh
Wildlife Reserve · Northern Region
49

Category Winners

#1
Mulanje MountainSouthern Region
80#2
Lake MalawiSouthern Region
78#3
Nyika (Malawi)Northern Region
78#4
LiwondeSouthern Region
72#5
MajeteSouthern Region
62

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 66/100. It is followed by Mulanje Mountain (64/100) and Lake Malawi (63/100).

How many national parks does Malawi have?

Malawi has 81 protected areas in our database, of which 81 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 59/100. The top park for tranquility is Nyika (Malawi) (82/100).

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