The Zambesi River is Africa’s fourth largest river. The Zambesi flows 1600 miles on its journey from central Africa to the Indian Ocean. Against a majestic backdrop, the river snakes like a huge silver python from horizon to horizon. The lower Zambesi is enriched with an amazing variety of wildlife.
The legendary tigerfish is distinguished by its powerful tail and savage teeth.
Southern Africa’s tigerfish ranks among the world’s most exciting freshwater sportfish. Smashing, jarring strikes, along with lightning runs and spectacular acrobatic leaps, thrill fishermen throughout the day. A typical tigerfish weighs from 3 to 8 lbs., with trophies running up to 20 pounds.
Spinners and spoons are the most effective lures, while fly fishing is challenging also. Red and white, charteuse, bright silver and gold colors seem to attract the most strikes.
A dam was built across the Zambesi river in Monzambique creating Lake Cahora Bassa. This huge resevoir is approximately 285 kilometers in length, with several other rivers also flowing into the lake, creating a perfect habitat for tigerfish: shallow grass flats, rocky drop offs, flooded timber and numerous islands. The lake is teeming with tigerfish.
Along with tremendous fishing you will enjoy the sights of an African photographic safari including the sounds and smells of the African bush. This breathtaking wilderness is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and numerous plains game animals.
On the edge of the lake, at the mouth of the Capimbi River, nestled under a canopy of shade trees, the camp offers platform tents with en-suite facilities and private verandas to enjoy the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you will ever witness.
Breakfast consists of cereal, fresh fruit, breads and jams. Lunch offers cold cuts, fresh vegetables, sausage, ham and eggs. Dinner featuers steaks, pork chops, chicken, fish and all the trimmings. Bottle water, soft drinks, fruit juice, beer and wine are furnished.