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Chisi Island

Coordinates: 15°20′00″S 35°37′00″E / 15.3333°S 35.6167°E / -15.3333; 35.6167
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Chisi Island is a small island in the middle of Lake Chilwa. Lake Chilwa is the second largest lake in Malawi. The natives of the island have a wide knowledge of forest and lake usage, and the resources these things provide them. Located in the mountains of Chisi Island, there are a few fortified mountain sanctuaries, providing refuge and a place to go. Chisi Island is home to Mchenga, a large tree much wider than two humans standing side by side.

Punters are in use on lake Chilwa, Malawi to transport goods and people to shore. Hand-built boats with stern are used to master the 2,5 km stretch, reaching about 3-4 metres at it's deepest point.

15°20′00″S 35°37′00″E / 15.3333°S 35.6167°E / -15.3333; 35.6167

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