Malawi

Lake Malawi (freshwater) Southern Africa 580 km Lakeshore

Malawi is landlocked, but Lake Malawi—the "Lake of Stars"—provides 580 km of pristine freshwater beaches. The lake is Africa's third-largest and contains more fish species than any other lake on Earth: over 1,000 cichlids, most endemic. The UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi National Park protects the world's first freshwater marine reserve. Known as the "Warm Heart of Africa," Malawi offers safe, welcoming travel and some of the continent's most beautiful lakeshore scenery.

Entry Logistics

Main Airports: Lilongwe (LLW), Blantyre (BLZ)
Visa: Visa on arrival available for most nationalities
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Language: English (official), Chichewa
Lake Transport: MV Ilala ferry, boat taxis between beaches

Featured Beaches

Cape Maclear

UNESCO World Heritage · Best snorkelling

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Nkhata Bay

Northern Region · Backpacker haven

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