Lake Nyasa Collection

'Region septentrionale du Nyassa; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Region septentrionale du Nyassa; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Nyasaland and its People -- Jumbe's Fort on Lake Nyasa, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
'Nyasaland and its People -- Jumbe's Fort on Lake Nyasa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'Nyasaland and its People -- The Livingstone Mountains North End of Lake Nyasa, 1890. Creator: H.H. Johnson
'Nyasaland and its People -- The Livingstone Mountains North End of Lake Nyasa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Cichlids (Cichlidae) in Lake Malawi, Malawi, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War

Scrapemouth mbuna cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

Small green utaka cichlid (Nyassachromis leuciscus) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving)
1062242 Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christianity and Commerce in Central Africa)

Nyasaland and its People (colour litho)
1038375 Nyasaland and its People (colour litho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nyasaland and its People)

Waiting the Arrival of the Mission Steamer, Likoma, Lake Nyasa, Africa, 1904. Scene in what is now Malawi. Published by the Universities Mission to Central Africa

relief image of Africa by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM)
Relief image of Africa by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). This release in 2000, includes data for all of the continent, plus the island of Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula

Africa. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Africa. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and desert is yellow

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Nestled between Malawi and Mozambique, Lake Nyasa, also known as Lake Malawi, is a breathtaking freshwater lake teeming with diverse and vibrant Cichlid species. In November, the waters of this African gem host the Scrapemouth mbuna cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) and the small green utaka cichlid (Nyassachromis leuciscus), adding a splash of color to its depths. As you explore its shores, imagine the historical significance of this region during the closing phases of the East African Campaign in 1917-18, as depicted in this map illustration. The rich cultural tapestry of Central Africa is further illustrated through images of Christianity and commerce, with mission steamers like the one waiting at Likoma gracing its waters. As you delve deeper, the relief image of Africa by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) reveals the lake's unique geographical position. Embrace the history, beauty, and natural wonders of Lake Nyasa, a true testament to Africa's captivating allure.