Does Lake Malawi have bilharzia?
Does Lake Malawi have bilharzia? In 1985, the Lake Malawi region was considered free of schistosomiasis (bilharzia or bilharziasis). But the disease has since returned and is expanding rapidly. At least seven million people in Malawi live in bilharzia-prone areas.
Can you snorkel in Lake Malawi?
Lake Malawi offers some of the best freshwater snorkeling and diving in the world. There are plenty of brightly-coloured and often endemic cichlid fish; the lake is always warm and the currents are usually moderate.
Is it safe to swim in Lake Malawi?
Is it safe to swim in Lake Malawi? Yes, it is safe. We would advise taking precautions against Bilharzia after your visit just to be safe, this is a single dose of pills that are perfectly safe to take whether you have it or not.