AFRICA

Sunday, September 15, 2019

LAKE MALAWI 💙💙🌈🌈🌊🌊

Malawi is known to be the warm heart of Africa because of the accommodating culture that has grown over years and years of tourism.It's a small landlocked country without a lot of resources however beauty is something it does not lack. Especially considering it is the home of the world's ninth largest freshwater lake. 

Lake Malawi.

A visit to Lake Malawi and you can't help but notice the rich golden sand along it's shores and that's just an introduction to the clear water and it's blueness. Providing a heavenly scenery. Stretching 560 kilometers long and 75 kilometers wide. The lake’s deepest point being 706 meters. 

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The lakeside lifestyle is laid-back and dreamy. Days are a happy haze of short beach strolls, snorkelling, kayaking, diving and  boat cruises.The islands that supplement the lake are so harmonious and natural providing a magical getaway.

As if the beauty was not enough, Lake Malawi is gifted with over 1000 unique species of fish. Some that are good for the eyes and some that are good for the tummy. It's inspiring.

As a result of this exceptional diversity the lake is considered a global biodiversity treasure because almost all of the species that it contains occur nowhere else on the planet.

The locals will introduce you to the tasty meals sourced  from the lake. The Chambo fish being an exquisite example that’s flavorful and endemic to Malawi.

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Apart from it's allure, the Lake is quite the provider. Malawi's economy largely depends on tourism and fishing helps fishermen keep their households supplied. Not forgetting it connects the country via the lake with water transport Completing its work of art..

So if you are a fan of sun basking, sand and swimming lake malawi is definitely a paradise for you. If you’re interested in  researching about fish species Lake Malawi is quite the learning ground.

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