Lake Tanganyika was first discovered in 1800 by the famous British explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke. It lies on the western branch of the Great Rift Valley with a temperature of around 25°C.
At the start of the 2000s, local residents took initiatives and decided to put action plans in place in order to preserve the lake’s environment
The lake is protected by the Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA), whose role is to ensure the protection and conservation of biodiversity and the use of the lake’s natural resources.
Why visit Lake Tanganyika
There are two parks on the shores of the lake:
- Gombe Stream National Park
- Mahale Park
Lake Tanganyika is a favourite place for a pleasant beach holiday. This charming place will delight you with its breathtaking scenery and its many activities such as fishing, wakeboarding, safaris and kayaking.
Immerse yourself in a shallow lagoon where you will have the chance to observe a wide variety of fish.
Lake Tanganyika is home to 250 species of cichlid fish and 80 species of non-cichlid fish (such as Benthochromis, Boulengerochromis, Cyphotilapia, etc…).
You can also take part in a local safari to discover the diversity of the local wildlife and various species of butterflies.
Lake Tanganyika is unquestionably one of the most beautiful lakes in all of Africa, with its long sandy beaches, all you have to do is sit back, relax and watch the sunset.
Here are some towns that border the lake:
