The name, Nyika, means "where the water comes from" as the
plateau's elevation makes it wetter than surrounding areas. The top is
frequently in cloud in the rainy season which brings over 200 types of orchid
into flower. The grasslands of Nyika are rich in wildflowers in other seasons
as well. Nyika is recommended for trekking, mountain biking and horse riding
safaris, as well as more conventional 4x4 excursions. The montane vegetation
attracts large numbers of antelope from the diminutive duiker to eland and roan.
Zebra are common. The park has one of the highest densities of leopard in Central
Africa and there are
