Malawi

Malawi has been affectionately dubbed "the warm heart of Africa."

This small country's most coveted feature is Lake Malawi, an enormous body of water characterized by perfectly clear waters and an abundance of freshwater tropical fish. Not only an excellent diving and kayaking spot, the pristine beaches, waves, and tides will make you forget you are not at the beach.

But Malawi has another story to tell - one of a welcoming and interesting culture. This is an excellent ecotourism destination to volunteer your services as an ethical traveler and to be involved in grassroots change in an area where it still really counts.