Activities

Snorkelling in Malawi

Snorkelling in Malawi

Lake Malawi perfectly combines all the elements required for snorkelling, opening up a kaleidoscope of underwater worlds for an amazing experience.

Swimming with thousands of dazzlingly coloured fish, within arm’s reach, is one of the most popular activities in Lake Malawi and will become an unforgettable memory of your life.

Snorkelling involves adding a breathing pipe, called a snorkel, to your mouth, wearing goggles and fins and swimming in relatively shallow water.

Whether you’re not a good swimmer or a child, you can wear a life jacket and see many colourful fish just floating in the water.

Unlike scuba diving, snorkelling does not require a license.

Snorkelling can be enjoyed on any lakeshore and most lodges and hotels have equipment available for guests to use at affordable prices.

Lake Malawi has very little vegetation and organic matter, so the sandy and rocky tops of the lake bottom are exceptionally clear.

Snorkelling is possible all year round, but the best season is from August to December when the lake is particularly clear and the water temperature rises to nearly 30°C, making the lake very calm and perfect for snorkelling.

Float your body above the water, get lost in this crystal clear paradise and let all your worries go.

Places for Water Sports and Water Activities in Malawi

Nkhata Bay

Aqua Africa

Location Opposite Nkhata Bay Ilala Ferry Port, Nkhata Bay
Phone +265 (0) 999 921 418
Whatsapp +265 (0) 995 279 683 for Diving Enquiries
Website http://aquaafrica.co.uk/
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Monkey Business

Location Butterfly Space, Nkhata Bay
Phone +265 (0) 999 437 247
Facebook @monkeybusinessnkhatabay

Mayoka Village

Location Mayoka Village, Nkhata Bay
Phone +265 (0) 999 268 595
Website https://www.mayokavillagebeachlodge.com/
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Likoma

Kaya Mawa

Location Nkwazi Village, Likoma
Phone +260 (0) 979 312 766
Website https://greensafaris.com/kaya-mawa/
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Nkhotakota

Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Location Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Phone +265 (0) 998 724 466
Website https://tongole.com/
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Salima

Blue Zebra Island Lodge

Location Nankoma Island, Senga Bay
Phone +265 (0) 992 244 244
Website https://bluezebra.mw/
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Sigelege Beach Resort

Location Senga Bay, Salima
Phone +265 (0) 888 818 088
Website https://sigelege.com/
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Cape Maclear

Cape Maclear Scuba

Location Cape Maclear, Mangochi
Phone +265 (0) 999 952 488
Website http://www.capemaclearscuba.com/

Scuba Shack

Location Cape Maclear, Mangochi
Phone +265 (0) 999 140 905
Facebook @Scubashackcapemaclear

Mumbo Island

Location Lake Malawi National Park, Mangochi
Phone +27 (0) 827 854 294
Website https://mumboisland.com/
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Mangochi

Pumulani Lodge

Location Nankumba, Mangochi
Phone +265 (0) 993 504 600, +260 (0) 765 023 939
Website https://www.robinpopesafaris.net/camps-lodges/pumulani-lodge/
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The Makokola Retreat

Location Nkopola, Mangochi
Phone +265 (0) 888 796 424
Website https://makokola.com/
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Sunbird Nkopola

Location Nkopola, Mangochi
Phone +265 (0) 1 580 444
Email nkopola@sunbirdmalawi.com
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Sun ‘n’ Sand Holiday Resort

Location Monkey Bay road, Mangochi, Malawi
Phone +265 (0) 996 492 399, +265 (0) 999 220 786
Website https://www.sunnsandmw.com/
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