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Camps and Lodges - East Africa Rolf's Camp, Tanzania American hunter Rolf Rohwer's camp on Tanzania's Ruaha River, lies within the Selous, Africa's biggest and wildest game reserve. Tiger fishing is by boat or from the river bank. Other fish include several bream species, and catfish. Rusinga Island Club, Lake Victoria
Southern Africa Chiawa Camp, Zambia Chiawa offers some great tigerfishing - Enjoy guided fishing with 2 fisherman per boat or view wildlife at any time! During the prime tiger months of September, October, and November 10-20 fish per day per fisherman is not uncommon. Up to 14 guests are accommodated in deluxe walk in tents with en suite facilities (includes solar lighting, hot shower, and toilet). Guests fly up from Johannesburg to Lusaka, Zambia before transferring by 4x4 and boat to the camp.
Impalila Island Lodge, Namibia Impalila Island Lodge has been built on a small island at the confluence of the mighty Zambezi and Chobe rivers. Impalila offers quality tiger fishing and incredible African wildlife (elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion and more...) Guided tiger fishing by boat and mokoro (canoe). The largest tiger caught was a 20 pounder, with the average tiger on this stretch of river around 5-10 pounds. Other fish include several bream species and one of my favorites, the African Pike. The lodge caters to 16 guests in 8 deluxe en suite bungalows. The lodge also has a swimming pool. Guests fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and then transfer by road and boat to the lodge.
Kasaba Bay Lodge / Nkamba Bay Lodge, Zambia Lake Tanganyika is home to one of the rarest & most sought after gamefish - the Goliath Tiger. Growing to 6 feet in length and weighing up to 80 pounds the Goliath Tiger is one of the most aggressive freshwater fish known. Prey consists primarily of other fish, but stories of attacks on humans are not unheard of! In addition anglers can fish for Nile Perch weighing up to 200 pounds, the extremely rare Golden Perch (only 6 recorded catches to date!), southern tiger, lake salmon kupi, or one of the 600 other species in the lake. There are two lodges: Kasaba Bay Lodge is run by South Africans Tim and Mandy Ham. Kasaba has 15 en suite chalets. A luxury chalet, formerly President Kaunda's private holiday home, is also available. The Presidential Chalet has 3 en suite bedrooms. Nkamba Bay, which is similar to Kasaba, is run by Mr & Mrs Viv Raubenheimer. Both resorts lie within the Nsumbu National Park which is home to elephant, hippo, lion, leopard, buffalo, warthog and various species of antelope. It is not unusual to see elephant and buffalo wandering across the lodge grounds and the lions are considered to be the biggest in Africa. Transfers to the lodges are by air from Lusaka, Zambia.
Kuteya, Zimbabwe (click here to visit Kuteya web page) "BIG KARIBA TIGER” best describes this small fishing camp situated on Lake Kariba’s southern shore. Set FAR from the overfished eastern basin, Kuteya offers Kariba fishing as it was twenty years ago! YES - BIG FISH reminiscent of Kariba’s golden days! Limited to 8 guests in 4 thatched en suite chalets, Barry Armstrong and Jim “the fish” pull out all the stops to ensure you get the most bang for your fishing buck at Kuteya! Kuteya’s largest tiger, a 24 pounder, was caught trolling an 8” Rapala minutes from camp in the bay. The average trophy tiger in 1997 was 12 pounds with the average catch during the rains (mid-December through March) being 7 pounds. Besides great tiger there are plenty of bream, chessa, nkupe, barbel, Cornish jack, and bottlenose! Fishing is best September through March. On Ultimate Africa’s last visit in November, 1997 we hooked into plenty powerful tiger, most screaming off and throwing the lure. No gentle strikes - just bone jarring ones! Kuteya has 3 boats - a 19.5 foot cabin cruiser with two 85 Suzukis for transfers (3 hours from Kariba town), an 18.5 foot Sportser with a 115 hp Mariner which fishes 4, and a 16.5 foot Kafue Sprite which fishes 3. Transfers are by boat or air (float plane) from Kariba.
Sidinda, Zimbabwe
Tiger Camp, Zambia THE LODGE FOR TIGER! Bernie and Adrienne Esterhuyse's Tiger Camp, set on the banks of the upper Zambezi River in western Zambia, has a reputation for big tiger and fantastic hospitality! This exclusive luxury fishing camp, established in 1993, offers spectacular tiger and bream fishing. The Camp holds 13 world I.G.F.A. records (5 of which are flyfishing records), has 4 custom built boats, and a good supply of trolling and spinning tackle. Fly fishermen should bring their own equipment and free tuition is available. There are 142 species of fish in this part of the river, with fishing focused on tiger and 6 species of bream with catfish often caught on tiger tackle. Tigerfish average 4.5kg and the landing ratio is 1:4 fish hooked! The biggest tiger landed was 8.9kg (trolling), and 7.4kg (fly fishing). The biggest bream was a 4.3kg three spot. The fishing season runs from May to the end of November, depending on the rainy season. 12 guests are accommodated in 6 thatch covered tents with en suite bathrooms overlooking the river. Local materials and carvings have been utilized giving the camp a very special African atmosphere while 12 volt lighting, flush toilets, hot showers and mosquito proof doors/windows are a few of the creature comforts provided. Direct access to Tiger Camp's airstrip is by air charter from Lusaka, Victoria Falls, or Johannesburg.
Tiger Odyssey, Zimbabwe
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