Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi, also called Nyasa or Niassa, stretches through a long, deep rift valley in southeastern Africa. Steep mountains rise close to some shores, while broad plains lie between the water and the highlands elsewhere. Rivers including the Ruhuhu and Songwe feed the lake; at its southern end the Shire carries water towards the Zambezi. Its clear waters are home to a remarkable variety of fish, especially the many cichlids found in this lake alone.