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Lake Malawi

This inland tropical sea accounts for 20% of Malawi’s surface area and contains the greatest variety of freshwater fish species of any other lake on Earth.

What Will I See?

  • Over 1,000 species of fish including 500 species of cichlids (colorful aquarium fish)
  • Crystal clear waters
  • Remote islands, sandy bays and hidden beaches
  • Romantic and intimate lake lodges
  • Laid-back fishing villages
  • Abundant birdlife

What Can I Do?

  • Scuba diving, snorkeling
  • Fishing
  • Boating, sailing
  • Kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing
  • Mountain biking
  • Cultural interaction
  • Relax in a hammock
  • Sunbathing
  • Bird watching