Lake Nyasa, also called Lake Malawi and third largest of the East African Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, lying in a deep trough within Malawi.

Lake Nyasa with 550 kilometres length and 75 kilometres width, covering an area of more than 11,400 square kilometres and in some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters is located at the south-west of Tanzania and bordering with Malawi and Mozambique, and it is the third largest lake in africa after Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika

The Lake lies in the sided walls of mountain ranges: the forested Livingston Mountains and Nyika Plateau, which provide the magnificent view of the lake from far and the landscape for hikers and backpackers.

Lake Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one river which flows out to the sea, River Shire.

The Lake also has a lot of names such as “Lake of stars” which is provided by the lovers who trip their and discover it one of the dreamy and romantic destination in Eastern Africa. It is situated between Malawi, Mozambique as well as Tanzania. It has so many things to offer such as numerous opportunities for water sports as well as diving.

The lake is enormously rich with diverse fish species and is one of the most appealing lakes that offer unforgettable underwater views.

Some parts of the lake offer nice beaches and places to swim. Matema, in the northern part of the lake is the best beach for people who like to relax swim along the lake shore. In contrast to other lakes the water of lake Nyasa is bilharzias free.  There are also caves and interesting waterfalls to see.

Other activities include local canoeing ride down the river, hiking on surrounding mountains.

Though Lake Nyasa does not receive many tourists, the lake is magnificently attractive and is rich in crocodiles and hippopotamus. For Fish lovers, Lake Nyasa is biologically the most diverse lake, containing approximately 30% of world’s cichlid species – colourful fish which are easily seen in the lake’s clear water