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1998 ULTIMATE AFRICAN TIGER FISHING SAFARI November 1997, US
$3995 per person Tiger Camp,
Zambia,
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.
Kuteya Camp, Zimbabwe "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.
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