Tourists are increasingly discovering Lake Malawi, which offers laid-back beaches, gorgeous flora and fauna, traditional local culture, and excellent watersports opportunities. Here are 15 photos that show off the best Lake Malawi has to offer.

The sunrise welcomes the day over Makuzi Beach

 A kayaker explores the area’s unique rock formations

There are great vantage points to see the surrounding green hills

If you want to relax, Monkey Bay is a serene place enjoy the African sun

Around the lake, locals bring in the day’s catch…

…while wives wait for their husbands to return from fishing

Locals also regularly hang out at Kande beach

Cattle enjoy the beautiful shore, too

And cichlids swim in the water down below

Up above, an African fish eagle swoops in for a meal

Monitor lizards also call the area home

Dune grass helps protect the coast at Chitimba Beach

Farther up the shore, a makoro boat waits for a passenger

A hiker enjoys a well-deserved view from high above the lake…

…where he can view a gorgeous sunset over the lake

More from AFKTravel:

Essential Things To Do In Lake Malawi

15 Incredible Things To Do In Malawi, The Warm Heart Of Africa

Mouthwatering Malawi: 10 Foods From That You Have To Try

This article was originally published on March 26, 2015.

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