Day 1: Chelinda Camp/Lodge – Sangule
Your hike starts from Chelinda Camp, situated in the heart of the Nyika Highlands. Leaving the camp this morning after a hearty breakfast, you’ll follow the Chosi Loop – a gentle highland trail that can also be biked – to a large dam (Chelinda dam 3).
From dam 3, you continue south across the grasslands to Sangule, your camp for the night, located close to an ancient iron smelting works.
Today’s walk is relaxed and on a mostly level trail. You will cross three streams and a total distance of 12km. Wildlife is prolific in this region of the Nyika Plateau, and with luck you’ll be able to spy zebra, duiker, roan and more during the course of the walk.
Day 2: Sangule – Zungwala River
Pack up camp after breakfast and continue south along the trail to Lake Kaulime, the only natural lake on the Nyika Plateau, and a popular watering hole for many larger mammals and bird species.
After a break at the lake, the trail continues downhill towards the Zungwala River, where you camp tonight.
Today’s walk is 15km in length. The terrain is slightly more challenging than that encountered yesterday, with a few hills to conquer, but your efforts will be well-rewarded with some wonderful views!
Day 3: Zungwala River – Chelinda Camp/Lodge
Today will see you take on the most challenging part of the trail, involving a steep climb from the Zungwala River to the western edge of the airstrip, crossing three streams en route.
An abbreviated trek is also possible if you would prefer a more relaxed final day.
From the airstrip, it is a short walk back to Chelinda Camp, where the trail ends.
Sangwala Walking Trail
Nyika Plateau, Malawi
Sangwala Walking Trail
Explore the remote and little-visited Nyika National Park, in the north of Malawi, on this 3-day (43km) scenic walking trail. This is a beautiful region of Malawi notable as much for its dramatic landscapes as its wildlife. Stunning highlands, wildflower meadows and rich montane vegetation define Nyika, and though it is by no means big game safari territory, the wildlife is rich and varied.
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