This small landlocked country in Southern Africa is fast becoming a favourite destination for return travellers looking for a familiar friendly touch. Tikulandirani meaning welcome, is a word constantly heard as a visitor. Lake Malawi is the largest lake in Africa, stretching almost 570km with a width of 80km at its widest point. It is a fresh water lake with many endemic fish species and excellent water sports, including diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing. The beaches are beautiful white sand, with warm water.
Fishing is very popular, with amazing coloured fish to be found.
Lake Chilwa and north of this is Lake Chiuta. Two mountainous regions are found here as well, in the north are the Nyika and Viphya plateaux and in the south is Mount Mulanje. The highest point is Sapitwa of 3001m, on Mt Mulanje, and this is a popular hiking area. Lengwe south of Blantyre. There are also four game reserves which are less developed than the parks.