Plongée à Lake Malawi — Malawi
Lake Malawi contains more fish species than any other lake on Earth — over 1,000 cichlid species, most found nowhere else. Diving among swirling clouds of neon-colored cichlids on rocky reefs is utterly unique. No salt, no swell, warm water, and the Lake of Stars' sunsets are Africa's best-kept secret.
- Score
- 58.1
- Visibilité
- 5–15m
- Température
- 23–28°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
Lake Malawi contains more fish species than any other lake on Earth — over 1,000 cichlid species, most found nowhere else. Diving among swirling clouds of neon-colored cichlids on rocky reefs is utterly unique. No salt, no swell, warm water, and the Lake of Stars' sunsets are Africa's best-kept secret.
The World's Only Freshwater Cichlid Diving
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
40.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key species
Dive types
Traveling with non-divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for non-divers
Nearby cultural sites
- Lake Malawi National Park (UNESCO)
- Mumbo Island
- Chongoni Rock Art Area (UNESCO)
Non-diver score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & emergency
Very limited medical care; freshwater diving (no DCI risk typical of deep ocean); hospital in Lilongwe (4 hrs); air evacuation to SA
Top operators
Kayak Africa Divers
PADI