THE GREAT LAKES
"Tanganyika & Nyasa: Ancient mirrors of the African Rift, holding 30% of the world's freshwater."
Freshwater
30% Global
Species
1,350+ Endemic
Length
673 km Long
History
12M Years Old
Tanganyika:
The Inland Sea
The world’s longest freshwater lake and the second deepest globally. Its sapphire waters are so clear you can see life 30 meters beneath the surface.
Evolutionary Cradle
350+ endemic cichlid species that help scientists study real-time evolution.
Atlantic Flow
The only Tanzanian lake that drains west toward the Atlantic via the Congo River.
Tanganyika Intelligence
- Max Depth 1,470 Meters
- Topography Vertical Mountains
- Cultural Hub Kigoma & Ujiji
- Visibility Exceptional
Nyasa Snapshot
Where the Livingstone Mountains meet turquoise tropical shores.
- Matema Beach: A peaceful, undiscovered paradise.
- 1,000+ fish species with over 500 color morphs.
- Livingstone Trails: Spectacular sunrise ridge views.
Nyasa:
The Southern Jewel
Surrounded by palm-lined white beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, the Tanzanian side of Lake Nyasa remains one of Africa's most authentic escapes.
Conservation Priority
Both lakes are UNESCO biodiversity priorities. Facing threats from climate change and overfishing, they are protected through community-led lake-cleaning projects and sustainable tourism partnerships.
The Ultimate Southern Circuit
"Combine the lakes with chimp trekking at Mahale or Gombe, then ascend to the alpine beauty of Kitulo Plateau."