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Lake Malawi - South

Dhow in from of Pumulani “the place of rest”
Lake Malawi - Mumbo Island Camp
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Africa’s third largest lake, Lake Malawi (previously Lake Nyasa) is also referred to as the calendar lake as it measures 365 miles long and 52 miles wide (days of the year by weeks of the year) and takes up approximately a fifth of the countries surface area.

The Lake drains an area larger than Malawi itself yet, only one river, the Shire flows from it. Eventually, the water spills into the Indian Ocean via the Zambezi River. The surface of the Lake is 1550ft (470m) above sea level with spectacular mountains dropping into the lake in the north while the south is less dramatic and enjoys long stretches of golden beaches and crystal clear water. 

Lake Malawi is one of the cleanest fresh water lakes in the world and is safe for watersports and swimming. While sports fishing is limited on the lake there are in excess of 500 endemic cyclid fish which can be easily viewed around almost any rocks along the lakeshore. In the past lake Malawi, like many bodies of fresh water in Africa, has received negative publicity for bilharzia – while it has been recorded in areas of the lake, these are restricted to marshy areas and areas where rivers flow into the lake. The bulk of tourist resorts and lodges on the lakeshore regularly check their water and have found the areas safe for swimming. The lake is a special and spectacular area which should form a vital part of any itinerary to the area.

Southern Lakeshore
This is the most commercially developed area of the lake. The bays and beaches tend to be the most sheltered and calmest. Lake Malawi National Park is located at Cape Maclear.

How to get there: Access by road – 4 hour drive from Lilongwe, or by charter plane using the airstrip at Club Makokola.

Where to stay: Pumulani, Mumbo Island, Mbuna Bay, Danforth Lodge, Club Makokola, Nkopola Lodge, and several private cottages.
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