Acunda Island is a true unspoilt paradise, a tiny island in the Bijagos Archipelago, you can walk around the island in 5 minutes and fish from anywhere, including your cabin, and the bar area.
Forget the rest of the world, and surround yourself with some of the best fishing on the planet, a huge diversity of species and methods and excellent hospitality throughout your stay. Imagine spending the evening on a sandy beach, cold drink in hand, freshly caught Snapper being grilled on a driftwood fire behind you as you lay back in your deckchair, the waves lapping at your feet as you watch the rod tip tapping away until an unknown fish makes your reel sing.
This could be anything from a small grouper to a 250 lb ray or even larger shark / guitar fish. Popper and livebait fishing is exceptional, every fish in Guinea Bissau is angry and none will ever give up the fight easily. Add to this the chances of world record cobia, jacks and tarpon and you have what can only be described as a fisherman’s paradise.
Note : All photos on this page are our customers on recent trips
The Lodge
This lodge is full board so all meals and snacks are included.
The Boats
These are 8-9m, centre console sports fishers accommodating up to 4 anglers with all necessary equipment and GPS loaded with over 3,000 unique locations and of course full safety equipment.
Accommodation
This island based lodge on the tiny island of Acunda consists of 6 twin huts. All huts have showers and toilets and electricity is available via generators.
Regional Dining
Accommodation is full board, prepared from fresh local and organic ingredients. Fresh fish obviously makes up an extensive amount of the local diet but alternatives can be provided.
Tackle
Specialist equipment is available to hire at this location so no need to worry about rod tubes and expensive specialist tackle.
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVAL:
Depart UK for overnight flight to Bissau airport via Lisbon.
DAY 2 ARRIVAL / TRANSFER TO THE LODGE:
On arrival at Bissau you will need to purchase a visa ( 85 Euros ) You will be met at the airport and transferred by road to a hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 3 – 7 FISHING:
Breakfast is served from 06:00, you will then be transferred to the island of Acunda in the Bijagos archipelago. Once unpacked you will have the chance to explore the island and have a quick cast around for the various species that can be found very close inshore.
Spend the rest of the day settling in, relaxing with a drink on your own private island for the next week as dinner is cooked and cocktails are distributed.
Days 4-10
With a combination of 5 days boat fishing and 2 days guided beach fishing you will get to experience almost everything that Guinea Bissau has to offer. From popping for huge Jack Crevalle, Leerfish and the unique Longfin Trevally, to lure fishing for Snappers, Cassava and monster Barracuda. Casting off the beach for sharks, various rays, guitarfish or bait fishing for the record breaking tarpon that have been known to exceed 300 lbs !!
There is no set format for this split and beach days can be upgraded to boat days locally for a small fee.
DAY 9 & 10 SIGHTSEEING:
Morning at leisure, relaxing or casting off the beach before a leisurely lunch and a boat transfer back to the mainland.
Transfer to the airport followed by an overnight flight to the UK via Lisbon.
Given the current situation please contact us directly to confirm prices but as a rough guide expect to pay around £3,200 per person.
This includes Full Board accommodation at the lodge ( max 2 to a room ), all transfers and international flights, 7 days fishing, ( max 3 to a boat ( where applicable ), 1 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation on the mainland ( usually twin rooms).
Contact us directly for more information and a tailored itinerary.
Escorted group trips incur no extra costs, unlike some other operators, contact us for dates of these trips.
A visa will be required on entry to Guinea Bissau ( currently 85 Euros ) but this will be advised when itinerary confirmed.
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