{"title":"Nyika National Park","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chelinda-lodge-28941","title":"Chelinda Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eChelinda Lodge sits inside Nyika National Park on the high Nyika Plateau in northern Malawi, at the edge of a pocket of hagenia woodland that shelters the camp from the open grassland rolling away beyond it. Those plains are regularly crossed by herds of roan antelope, eland and zebra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eight cabins are built of pine, each with a fireplace, a private bathroom, and an upstairs level used as a viewing area or for children sharing with adults. Twin beds can be pushed together to make a double. Two cabins connect to form a family unit. Elevated walkways link the cabins to a main building with an outdoor deck, a dining room with a central fireplace, and a lounge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plateau supports over four hundred bird species, including range-restricted species such as the Blue Swallow, the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird, and the Yellow-browed Seedeater. Game drives run by day and evening. Guided walks and mountain biking trails cover the grasslands at several levels of fitness and distance. Three dams close to the lodge hold rainbow trout; catch-and-release fishing is available, with rods for hire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor longer expeditions, the Livingstonia Trail runs from Chelinda down to Livingstonia Mission on the Khondowe plateau and is open to groups of four to eight. The Sangwala Trail is a three-day, forty-three-kilometre trek across montane grassland and woodland, with two overnight camps along the route. There is an airstrip serving the plateau for guests flying in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808540033083,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/28941_2Flodge_exterior_matthew_brazier.jpg?v=1784350905"},{"product_id":"chelinda-camp-28940","title":"Chelinda Camp","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished within Nyika National Park by Central African Wilderness Safaris — a family-run operator founded in 1987 — Chelinda Camp overlooks a clear-water dam on the edge of the High Nyika Plateau. The Plateau sits at high altitude in northern Malawi; rolling montane grassland stretches to distant ridges, and pine forest backs the camp. Six en-suite twin-bedded rooms share a main lodge with dining, bar, lounge, and fireplace. Four self-catering chalets hold two bedrooms apiece, each with a bathroom, lounge, dining area, small kitchen, and fireplace; these accommodate private groups with their own guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay and night game drives cross the open grassland and ancient forest, tracking zebra, eland, roan antelope, serval, and leopard. Hiking trails range from one to five days; the Livingstonia Trail descends from Chelinda to the Livingstonia Mission on the Khondowe plateau, passing through montane forest and smallholder coffee villages. Mountain-bike routes thread the gravel road network; maps are provided at camp. Fly-fishing runs from the dam's deck and banks — the water is stocked with rainbow trout, introduced during a 1960s pine-plantation project. Night drives cross the Plateau after dark, spotting hyaena and serval, then stop on the airstrip to take in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNyika holds over 400 bird species, including Bar-tailed Trogon, Chapin's Apalis, and Denham's Bustard. Temperatures drop after dark; fireplaces warm the lodge and chalets each evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43844543971387,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/chelinda-camp-lodge-chelinda-malawi-01.webp?v=1784798111"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/nyika-national-park.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}