Snorkelling

When searching for the perfect destination to snorkel, Lake Malawi has it all. Clear and calm waters that allow up to 30 metres of visibility at the best times of the year (August to December) to discover the underwater world of Malawi’s famous cichlid fish. As well as an extensive fish population and fascinating rock formations it’s no wonder that a section of Lake Malawi, the Lake Malawi National Park, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best freshwater locations for water sports in the world. Even using the most basic of snorkelling gear gives good results in the right places, with fish of dazzling colours coming within inches of you. The fish feed from surfaces of the rocks in the Lake and so are very easily seen by snorkelling around any rocky headlands or small rocky islands. They will stay feeding until the very last moment that an outstretched hand tries to touch them!

Snorkelling is available are pretty much all Lakeshore locations and most lodges and hotels have equipment that can be used by their guests without charge.