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Situated in the Mangochi district of Malawi’s southern region, Chembe or Cape Maclear is the busiest town on Lake Malawi. The history of Cape Maclear states that the cape was found by David Livingstone and he named it after the loving memory of his friend Thomas Maclear, a great astronomer. The graves of some of the missionaries who arrived along with David Livingstone can still be found near the bay. The presence of a good natural harbour makes Cape Maclear the busiest resort in the Nankumba Peninsula.
In the year 1980, Cape Maclear and its islands was declared as National Park, which made Lake Malawi, the first ever freshwater national park in the world. Blessed with the highest diversity of freshwater fishes in the world, Lake Malawi has always surprised the and attracted many tourists around the globe.
The perfect conditions like sand, rock water depth and underwater radiance make the lake the perfect habitat for the fishes, underwater plants and other living beings in the lake. Onshore the island and its surroundings also make it a perfect dwelling place for other flora and fauna, several breeds of birds in their natural habitat gives a pleasant treat to the eyes of the tourists.
Tourism and related offices contributes the major share of Cape’s revenue, baptized recently into a busiest and leading tourist destination on Lake Malawi, the tourist activities are very much promoted by the government. Restaurants, bar lounges, guesthouses and motels make the place popular among backpackers.
Boat cruises, kayaking, diving, and snorkelling are the water sports activities in Cape Maclear. More investment is being made from the part of government to increase the tourist activities in the area. Ecotourism is also being promoted by the government and has become a hot commodity in the area. The yacht race held every year on Lake Malawi is the major tourist sport attraction it assembles lots of tourists and adventure sports lovers to the Cape. The multiday race course starts at Cape Maclear and the finishing point is situated at Nkhata Bay situated at the north.
Though the roads in Cape are not in such good condition, efforts are being put together to build new roads and revive the existing ones. For backpackers who love to walk through the unaltered rustic life, the place is the best option. This place offers a great day at safaris and a comforting stay at the hotels in township. Considered among the must visit tourist destination, Lake Malawi and Cape Maclear attempts to stay unique.