It is no exaggeration to say that we are the UK’s experts in arranging trips to Africa for Tigerfish, and have been for the last 30 years. We have excellent relationships with the best lodges and this is reflected in the amount of return visitors we have.

This experience also means that we can tailor all of our trips accordingly to take in the iconic Victoria Falls or add game viewing according to requirements. For the uninitiated the tiger fish is probably Africa’s finest and most awesome game fish. For sheer aggression – pound for pound – it must rank as one of the world’s most powerful freshwater species and the Zambezi is full of them! The tiger possesses a ferocious set of 18 large, triangular razor sharp teeth enclosed in a bony head and is distinctive by its black/blue lateral tiger stripes with bright yellow and red caudal fin.

Following customer feedback we have also incorporated a mini safari at the end of this trip to witness the remarkable game in the Hwange National Park. Not only including a full days safari but the chance to relax with a cold drink as elephants and other animals visit the watering holes less than 20 metres away.

Note : All photos on this page are our customers on recent trips

The Lodge

LOCATION:
On the Upper Zambezi River


TARGET SPECIES:

Tiger fish in the 5 – 18 lbs range plus predatory bream, catfish and pink happy

 

TACKLE REQUIRED:
Medium and heavy weight spinning rods and and fixed spool reels or baitcasters, with 2500 – 5000 size fixed spool or multipliers and 30 – 50 lbs braid. Trolling lures, diving plugs and spoons. Limited amount of tackle is available at the lodge


CLOTHING/CLIMATE:
Shirts & shorts & a wide brimmed hat. 80 to 90 degrees, Very hot during peak season


PRIME SEASON:
September – February

ACCOMMODATION:
Comfortable riverside lodges with flushing toilets and showers

INNOCULATIONS:
Usual for tropical Africa. An anti malaria course is essential – seek professional advice

Sample Itinerary

Given the current situation please contact us directly to confirm prices but as a rough guide expect to pay around £4,300 per person.

This includes All Inclusive ( excluding drinks ) accommodation at the lodge ( max 2 to a room ), 8 days fishing, ( max 2 to a boat ), 3 nights Full Board at the Gwango Heritage Resort, 1 full days game safari in the Hwange National Park, all transfers and international flights, 

Contact us directly for more information and a tailored itinerary.

Thee following is a brief video from a previous trip hosted at Mutemwa Lodge and Sioma Falls :  Mutemwa Fishing

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 Zambia but this will be advised when itinerary confirmed.

Get In Touch!

Email Us

jheenan@sfctravel.com

ctilley@sfctravel.com

Give us a Call 07584 253232

For all of your tackle requirements, we highly recommend Terry Smith at:

www.jigabite.com