Chirwa Island

North Lake Malawi, Malawi

Depth

15m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Chirwa Island

North Lake Malawi, Malawi

Depth

15m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Chirwa Island

Chirwa Island is a freshwater dive site found in Lake Malawi's northern section on the Malawi coast of the Lake. Chirwa Island is on the west coast of the lake and a feature of Chilumba Bay with good sandy bottoms nesting cichlids.

Chirwa Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

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Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

11% at 13m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Astatotilapia
Aulonocara Steveni
Barbels
Catfish
Chambo
Lungfishes
Mbuna
Mormyrids
None
Tilapias
Topminnows
Various

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

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