INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Zambia, a captivating land that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable fishing experiences.
Whether you're a regular traveling angler or this is your first time, especially to Africa, Zambia has some excellent fishing with the added advantage of prolific wildlife and UNESCO sights to see and experience.
Key Fishing Spots in Zambia
Zambezi River:
Known for its tigerfish, one of the most sought-after catches for sport fishermen.
Lake Kariba:
Famous for its large population of bream, tilapia and Vundu catfish.
Kafue River:
Offers a variety of fish species, including bream and catfish.
Bangweulu Swamps:
Known for its excellent fishing and unique wetland ecosystem.
Our tours include fishing tackle; however, you are welcome to bring your own and if you wish to fly fish then this tackle is not supplied. If bringing your own equipment/tackle then please ensure it is adequately packed for air and land travel.
This trip is all on a Catch and Release basis.
What You Might Catch!
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When to Visit
May to August:
These months are cooler and offer excellent fishing conditions. The water levels are lower, making it easier to access fish. This is a great time for catching tigerfish, bream, and catfish.
September to November:
As the dry season progresses, temperatures rise, and fishing becomes even more favourable. This period is particularly known for its peak tigerfish season, especially in the Zambezi River.
Where You Will Be Staying
Your comfort is our priority, and we have selected the value-for-money accommodations for your stay for all our tours.
You will be staying in the equivalent of three to four-star accommodations, known for their comfortable accommodation and importantly located conveniently close to everything you have travelled to Zambia to see and experience.
Please see the itinerary for more the names of your accommodation the tour is based upon.
Itinerary
Our carefully curated itinerary ensures that you experience the best locations Zambia can offer. Here’s a sneak peek into your exciting journey:
Day 1: Arrival & Relaxation
Arrival at Lusaka, Zambia’s capital.
Check-in at the Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel, a four-star hotel in the centre of Lusaka with bar and restaurant.
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast.
Evening: Leisure time after the long flights from the UK.
Day 2: Lower Zambezi & Kafue River convergence
Morning: Travel over land south towards the town of Chirundu and your first stop on the mighty Kafue and Zambezi Rivers.
Check-in at the Gwabi River Lodge on the banks of the Kafue River for three nights on the Kafue and Zambezi rivers in the Lower Zambezi region.
Afternoon: An afternoon of fishing with a local guide and time allowing a few sundowners before heading back to the lodge.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Half board – breakfast and evening meal.
Day 3: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 4: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 5: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Livingstone
Morning: After breakfast, check-out and travel overland to Livingstone skirting Lake Kariba on the way.
Afternoon: Arrival into Livingstone and transfer to the Waterfront Hotel.
Evening: Dinner at leisure – not included.
Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast.
Day 7: Overland transfer to Shackleton’s Fishing Lodge for a 4-night stay.
Morning: After breakfast, overland transfer north to Shackleton’s Tiger Fishing Lodge, approximately 2.5 hours.
Afternoon: Afternoon fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Sundowners in the bar and evening meal.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and evening meal.
Day 8: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 9: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 10: Fishing a full day
(weather depending the trip may split into two four-hour sessions with a return to the lodge midday)
Morning: After breakfast fishing with a local guide.
Afternoon: Fishing with a local guide.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 11: Travel to Livingstone, the home of the Victoria Falls
Morning: After breakfast, overland transfer to Livingstone.
Afternoon: Check in to The Waterfront for three nights on bed and breakfast. Sunset cruise from The Waterfront hotel.
Evening: Evening meal at leisure – not included.
Day 12: Fishing and other options available.
Morning: Fishing trip from the hotel with a local guide.
Afternoon: Visit to Victoria Falls or afternoon fishing trip with local guide.
Evening: Evening meal at leisure – not included.
Day 13: Fishing and other options available.
Morning: Fishing trip from the hotel with a local guide.
Afternoon: Visit to Victoria Falls or afternoon fishing trip with local guide.
Evening: Evening meal at leisure – not included.
Day 14: Homeward bound with memories of your fishing experiences in Zambia
After breakfast depart for Livingstone airport for the flight back to Lusaka, connecting with your international flight.
Pricing
Prices will vary according to availability, season and party size, so please contact us for a specific quotation at this time.
Our price quoted will include accommodation as named or alternative if full.
Prices will be based on twin-share accommodations.