THE LAKE OF STARS
THE LAKE OF STARS (By Sangwani Chigezero Chibaka) A Slight view of Lake Malawi From the third largest lake in Africa to the third deepest freshwater lake in the world, visiting Lake Malawi is one thing you must add to your bucket list. Despite being home to more species of fish than those of any other fresh water lake in the world, Lake Malawi also boasts of over 700 species of cichlids. Discovered by the Portuguese trader Candido José da Costa Cardoso in 1846, the lake has a maximum length of 580km and a width of 75km giving it an approximate surface area of 29600 km². Apart from being one of the great lakes of the East African rift valley, Lake Malawi is also known for its attractive scenery, stunning beaches, gorgeous islands and of course the tasty fish. Dr David Livingston nicknamed it “The Lake of stars