ANNUAL EVENTS
Lake of Stars International Music Festival
Lake of Stars is a 3 day music festival that takes place on the beaches of Lake Malawi. The event promotes tourism and Cultural exchange through music. More information is available at lakeof stars.org.
Lake Malawi International Yachting Marathon
Formerly known as the Malawi 500 International Marathon, the marathon started in 1984. This is one of the most interesting small boat sailing races in the world. It was initially conceived as a social sailing event across the Lake for a few families. Over time, the race has grown to become the longest fresh water marathon in the world attracting participant world wide.
The sail is for about 500km on the fresh waters of Lake Malawi and takes place for 5 days. The race usually takes place in July.
The Mount Mulanje Porters Race
Are you strong and adventurous enough? Then Mount Mulanje Porters race is an ideal challenge for you.
Originally, the Porters race was a competition limited to porters and guides (who escort tourists up the mountain). Later, it became an annual event attracting any interested runner male or female above 18 years of age who feel fit enough to run in a rocky and rough route up the mountain for a distance of about 25 km.
The race starts at Likhubula Forest Office and goes up to Chambe Plateau, about 2500m above the sea level, before proceeding(via the plateau) to Lichenya Plateau and back to Likhubula. For more information, contact Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust.
The Bwato Race
This is an annual canoeing race that involves the local fishermen in and around Mangochi. Multichoice Malawi are the main sponsors of this race. Currently, plans are underway to make this a national event by involving the fishermen from all the beaches on Lake Malawi (from Karonga to Mangochi)
Angling
Angling Association of Malawi has a calendar of angling events.
