Among the chain of lakes on the bottom of the Western Great Rift Valley, Lake Tanganyika is outstanding for its extraordinary north-south extension (670 km) and depth (1,470 m). It is the largest African lake by volume, the second deepest in the world (next to L. Baikal) and the longest lake of the world.
The lake holds at least 250 species of Cichlid fish and 150 non-cichlid species, most of which lives along the shoreline. As the water is Crystal clear that enables you to see the bottom up to 20 feet deep.
The crystal clear water enables you to enjoy the beauty of the bottom where most of the cichlids lay their eggs. While snorkeling around the rock area and moored boats you will see many fish, especially the emperor cichlid - Yellow belly cichlid (known locally as kuhe) hunting for other cichlids. The camp provides Snorkels and flippers for you to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tanganyika and its biodiversity. Don’t miss a chance to go snorkeling at Greystoke.
