Lake Malawi National Park was created in 1980 as the world’s first freshwater national park. It can be found on the southern shore of Lake Malawi, Africa’s third largest lake, which stretches for 600km (373 miles) and forms a natural border between Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique. The park encompasses a wide variety of scenery, ranging from the wooded rocky mountains sloping down to the shores of the lake, to sandy coves and beaches. The lush vegetation is home to a range of wildlife including many species of bird and fish. The clear blue waters of the lake are popular for snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as sailing, kayaking and swimming. Within the park, visitors can stay at lodges to enjoy traditional Malawian hospitality and fresh fish from the lake.
Air: Lilongwe Airport. Road: Car: Direct from Lilongwe. Many tour operators provide transport to Lake Malawi National Park.

Malawi Tourism Information Service, c/o Geo Group & Associates, 4 Christian Fields, London SW16 3JZ, UK
Tel: (0115) 982 1903
Website: www.malawitourism.com

Ministry of Tourism, Parks and Wildlife
Ex-French Embassy, Private Bag 326, Lilongwe, Malawi
Tel: 771 295 or 772 702. Fax: 770 650.
E-mail: tourism@malawi.net
Malawi Tourist Office
33 Grosvenor Street, London W1X 0DE, UK
Tel: (020) 7491 4172. Fax: (020) 7491 9916.
E-mail: tourism@malawihighcomm.prestel.co.uk

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