Lake Malawi (don’t confuse it for the country, Malawi) is a 350-mile long lake that stretches from Tanzania to Mozambique and yes, to Malawi. The lake is so large that the surrounding vegetation and foliage varies wildly, meaning visitors can find everything from a sandy lakeside retreat to a tropical landscape. Lake Malawi is also home to several islands that lies within its waters that are quite popular with tourists. So when you’re in the area, don’t feel like there’s nothing to do but admire the lake from afar. Instead, get up close and personal by taking on of the many things to do in Lake Malawi.