Lengwe National Park

Lengwe National Park
IUCN category II (national park)


Location	Malawi
Nearest city	Blantyre
Coordinates	16°15′28″S 34°45′05″E / 16.25778°S 34.75139°E / -16.25778; 34.75139Coordinates: 16°15′28″S 34°45′05″E / 16.25778°S 34.75139°E / -16.25778; 34.75139
Area	887 km²
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.

Protected areas of Malawi

National parks	Kasungu Lake Malawi Lengwe Liwonde Nyika

Reserves	Majete Mwabvi Nkhotakota Vwaza

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