Lake Malawi is the first National Park to give protection to freshwater life of a deep-water Rift Valley lake. The 88 square kilometere park is located in the southern part of the loake and includes 12 islands and most of the Nankhumba Peninsula. Its crystal clear waters and myriad colorful ciclid fish darting amongst the rocky shoreline entice one to a snorkel and join the fish in their daily activities.

Wildlife that might be seen includes bushbuck, klipspringer, crocodile and hippos. Bird life includes fish eagles, trumpeter hornbill, white breasted cuckoo-shrike, crowned and black eagles, golden-backed pytilia and mocking chat.

Lake Malawi is the country's largest tourist attraction and a seemingly endless supplier of protein in the form of fish to the local people. The mostly clear waters of the lake make this an inviting environment for recreationla activities.

LODGES IN THE LAKE MALAWI NP · SAFARIS IN MALAWI