Scuba Diving Destinations:

The shores of Lake Malawi

Destination: Indian Ocean, Malawi, Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi is a lake of a very big size which has shores in Mozambique as well as in Malawi. Lake Malawi contains several different destinations that are attractive not only to divers but also to visitors who love swimming, sunbathing and beach related activities in general. Also, those who love to enjoy new landscapes and have close encounters with exotic nature elements would have a great time in this area due to the uniqueness of its environment.

One of the main and most visited areas of Lake Malawi is Likoma Island. This island is in the north east of the Lake and visitors who come to this area can go to Mozambique within a short trip. This way, this area receives many visitors year around some of whom come specifically to this part of the Lake and some other who spend some time in this spot as part of a broader itinerary.

The weather in Likoma Island as well as Malawi in general is hot year around. Some Lake Malawi areas vary from the other in dryness and the amount of rains they receive. Likoma Island is one of the driest areas, although between January and March it rains on the afternoons very often, giving some humidity to the environment.

The most ideal months in which to visit Lake Malawi are April and May. During this season, visitors who come to this area could enjoy dry warm days as well as light breezes during nights. Between June and August, the weather is almost the same but it varies at nights when some strong winds appear sometimes. If you wish to visit Lake Malawi within September and October, you should be ready to experience a very hot weather which could be very enjoyable if you are used to it.

Lake Malawi and Likoma Island have not only amazing waters and beaches, but also offer visitors the possibility to enjoy beautiful landscapes. Nature can be felt in every different spot of the Lake in which birds and vegetation can be incredibly beautiful to observe. Some areas contain exotic baobab and mango trees while some also have unique rock formations which together create a landscape impossible to forget.





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