Guided fishing trips
The fishing trips which we offer at Kangamani tours are different in many ways. Firstly you have options on exactly what kind of trip you have budgeted for, what accommodations you would like to stay in on your trip, for some fishing trips accommodation is not the important thing! Our specialty is our self drive trip, which allows you to bring your own boat up to the Lake and put it to the test. This a 10 day tour which covers the full 290 km of the lakes length, staying either in lodges or onboard our overland style rafts. If you do not have your own boat and want to go on the Lake but not spend so much on traditional houseboats then our overland raft is for you, with tender boats to do the days fishing. We have many options that can work for any style trip.
10 day self-drive fishing tours
Currently we offer this as a 10 day trip; you can find the itinerary here on our website. This trip can be booked as either a camping trip, or an accommodated trip. The reason for this is because we will be traveling across the entire length of Lake Kariba during these 10 days and where we go depends on the style of accommodation. Camping trips are great ways to be out in the bush and appreciate how wild it is along Kariba shorelines. Obviously the lodges along the Lake are fantastic and in reserves or game management areas it is just a bit different, you can also mix up your style of accommodation. We recommend a fully equipped boat, as according to regulations. 2 people per boat are advised and a captain’s license, lists of these requirements can be attained here on our website.
Fishing and Safari Combined
This is one of the most beautiful places in Africa where you can catch some of the most exciting fresh water species, the Tiger Fish. The trips and tours which Kangamani tours offer are all designed to astound and inspire. Fishing on the shoreline of The Matusodona National Park is one such experience you are not likely to forget! With the Big 5 present you never know what you going to get while you enjoy that gin and tonic on board your boat. Lake Kariba really is a special destination.
Areas where we will be travelling to on Lake Kariba.
- Binga Basin
- Chete
- Ruzi River Mouth
- Bumi hills
- Tiger Bay
- Spurwing Island
- Gordon’s Bay
- Sanyati Gorge
- Antelope Island
Tailor Made Trips
Kangamani Tours does have the ability to offer a cheaper fishing trip for individual who do have their own boats or cannot bring them from where they live. It is a raft which we designed for our overland trips across the Lake, sleeps up to 20 people in an open plan style raft, with hot showers, kitchen, toilets, and bar, as well as tender boats for fishing when not travelling. It can be booked out all at once for a fishing trip, both on a dry basis or fully inclusive, the number of days can also be specified to your needs
Trips for groups and families
The fishing trips are designed for anyone, groups of friends or family, unfortunately due to the extreme nature of these trips we do not allow any children under the age of 15. There is a small supplementary charge for boats which would like to put a 3rd passenger on board their boat. It is recommended to stick to 2 people per boat if possible.
The best fishing time
The trips are available throughout the year, different species are best fished for at certain times of the year, Tiger is best caught between September and December, up to February they are spawning so it becomes difficult to catch but they are always present, you just need to adjust your tactics! Tilapia is also caught throughout the year. Weather is what generally plays a major role in deciding when to come and visit Zimbabwe. Our summer season which is extremely hot up at the Lake is also our rainy season, from Oct to February, April to May is good weather and fishing, August and September can be windy so the Lake can get rough and no one like fishing in the wind!
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