Lake Malawi National Park was founded in the early 1980’s, to provide some safe breeding grounds for the unique cichlid fishes of Lake Malawi. The park includes a land area around the cape and bay, some forests on the midland as well as the Lake and islands up to 100 meters (330ft) off shore. Here is a veritable aquarium of tropical fish providing a colorful kaleidoscopic display. The countless thousands of freshwater fish are more abundant and varied here than anywhere else in the world. Boats are available to rent and the fish will eat directly from the hand.