Nyika Plateau

The Nyika Plateau lies in northern Malawi, with a small portion in north eastern Zambia. Most of it lies at elevations of between 2,100 and 2,200 m, the highest point being 2,605 m at Nganda Peak. It is roughly a diamond in shape, with a long north–south axis of about 90 km, and an east–west axis of about 50 km.