Lengwe National Park

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Lengwe National Park

IUCN category II (national park)

Location

Malawi

Nearest city

Blantyre

Coordinates

161528S
344505ECoordinates:

161528S 344505E
887 km
Area
Established 1970
Governing body Department of National Parks

Lengwe National Park is a national park in Malawi located near the town of
Chikwawa and about 40 miles southwest of Blantyre. Lengwe's topography is unusual
for Malawi and consists of open deciduous forests and dense thickets. It is the home of
the reclusive Nyala antelope.
The climate of Lengwe is hot and dry, and the only source of consistent water is from
the rain. Many man-made water holes have been constructed to attract and maintain the
animal population. The government operates the Nyala Lodge for visitors.

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Protected areas of Malawi

National
parks

Reserves

Kasungu
Lake Malawi
Lengwe
Liwonde
Nyika

Majete
Mwabvi
Nkhotakota
Vwaza

Categories:

IUCN Category II
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National parks of Malawi
Protected areas established in 1970

Geography of Southern Region, Malawi