Lake Malawi

Africa’s third largest lake is rich with a variety of tropical fish and up to 500 unique indigenous species of cichlids (a perch like freshwater fish). The lake covers one-fifth of Malawi with half of the south-eastern section of the lake belonging to Mozambique with the border running through the centre of the water. Tanzania lies along the north-eastern shore. Lake Malawi bears many qualities of a sea except salty water and for much of the year it is placid and welcoming, whilst at other times strong winds and storms can produce surfable waves. The greatest attractions are the golden palm fringed beaches, irresistible to holidaymakers. A part of this lake has been declared a World Heritage Site.