Scuba diving locations in Malawi:

• Lake Malawi is the diving destination here, with 11 main dive sites around Nkharta Bay, mostly large underwater boulders covered in algae, providing interesting swim throughs and hundreds of beautiful fish. At night, lots of large Dolphinfish come to surround the diver.

When to scuba dive in Malawi:

The water temperature is between 25C and 30C all year, but from December to May is the rainy season with a risk of flash flooding.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Malawi:

The best spots to snorkel in Malawi:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: kwacha (MWK)
• Population: is about 15,000,000 (2010)
• Time Zone: CAT (GMT+2)
• Main languages spoken: English, Chichewa ## Diveable overseas territories:

Malawian diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

Lake Malawi is prone to bilharzia, caused by infestation by a type of flatworm larvae which penetrate the human skin and mature into adults. Female may then lay eggs that cause inflammation. 'Swimmer's itch' is often the only symptom. If you believe you've been exposed, a pill can be obtained from any pharmacist that will kill the parasite.

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