Submitted by guest on 22 August 2010 - 4:08pm.
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Secluded lake shore location with warm fresh water all year round with mile long sandy beaches with no structures (reefs, rocks, trees) and boating or other water craft/activities. Ideal time June to August with strong southerly winds which local fishermen call "Mweras". Kite Surf the lake to yourself!
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Nearest airport:
Karonga
Nearest big city:
Mzuzu
Nearest town:
Karonga
Trip from town:
short
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Air Malawi flight from Lilongwe or bus/overland trucks from Dar Es Salaam or Lilongwe to Karonga.
Low-cost flights to KarongaAt the beach:
Spot type:
lake
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
almost desert
Hazards:
Facilities:
+ launch area
+ toilets
+ showers
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+ shop
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Beach rules:
Hint: Wave to the friendly local malawian fisherman.
Weather:
Winter months dry season May-November: 23+ degrees. Water temperature is mild to warm.
Summer months wet season December-April: 29+ degrees. Water temperature is warm.
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
SE
S
Respect to shore:
side-onshore
Best direction:
SE
S
Wind strenght (Bf):
4-5
5-6
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› May
› June
› July
› August
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› March
› April
› September
› October
Wind details:
Southeasterly winter winds blowing along the lake generated from southern Africa, locally known as Mweras.
On the water:
Waves:
choppy or rough
Consistency:
never
When is flat:
Day activities:
Sightseeing at Livingstonia and wildlife at Nyika National Park.
Night scene:
Lodges along the lake.
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