Richest Lake of the World, Lake Malawi

There are not many lakes in the world that can boast of such a rich marine life as the Lake Malawi or also known as the Lake Nyasa. Located on Malawi’s border with Mozambique and Tanzania, the lake is home to more than 1000 different species of fish and other marine life. It is the third largest lake of the continent, spanning on an area of 363 miles and you will find hundreds of local villages dotting its banks and the small islands within the lake.

Lake Malawi is famous with the tourists for its clean water, exotic marine life and the kayaking experience it offers to them. Most probably you’ll be taking a direct flight to Lilongwe the capital of Malawi, and from there a bus can take you to Lake Malawi. All parts of the lake have their own charms, you will find the solitude on the Northern side of the lake while if you are looking for some pampering on a world-class resort then head to the South.

On the southern side you will find the world’s first freshwater national park, Cape Maclear, it was made a UNESCO’s world heritage site in 1984. You will find hundreds of species of fish in these crystal clear waters but the greatest attraction is the local superstar of Lake Malawi, Mbuna, a fish that is known for its beauty and daring nature as it eats from the hands of the visitors. To explore the park properly, put your snorkelling gear on or rent it from the resorts nearby and dive into the crystal clear waters of the park and observe these beautiful fishes up close. There are many resorts in the park that offer good services at a cheap price. To do the justice with the park stay there for at least 2 to 3 days.

On the northern side of the lake, you will find a number of suitable places for camping out. You can indulge yourself in a number of activities here, snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking are a few of them. You can kayak to the islands of the lake and observe the life of the local fishermen or even better go out with them for fishing in the lake. So come to Malawi, the warm heart of Africa and have a memorable time at the richest lake of the world, check with TravelHouseUK for cheap flights to Lilongwe.