Houseboat safaris on Lake Kariba, Canoe safaris on the Zambezi and Accommodation and Activities at Victoria Falls


SAFARIS IN
ZIMBABWE

KARIBA FISHING SAFARI - Suggested Itinerary

11 days Zimbabwe Fishing Safari
11 Days / 10  Nights
Start date:              Any Date
Fitness level:         Medium
Age Restrictions:   No under 12's 
No. of people:       Min 2 Max 12

Your Trip at a Glance

Day One to Three: Arrive Harare International Airport. Meet your personnel guide who will be with you for your whole stay. Drive to Gwebi Lodge on Darwendale Dam. Fully Inclusive.
Day Three to Six:  Drive to the Zambezi Valley. Tented Camp on the Zambezi River fully inclusive.
Day Six to Ten Drive to Kariba (Lake Kariba) onto Sanyati West Camp exclusive tented camp. Fully Inclusive.
Day Ten to Twelve: Air Zimbabwe flight from Kariba to Victoria Falls. Hunters Lodge on Bed and Breakfast Basis.
Day Twelve: Transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport and then onto Harare Trip ends.

Fish Zimbabwe 

Bass and Tiger Fishing in some of the best and most remote locations. Catch great sport fish whilst viewing wild animals drinking on the shoreline. Plus a stay in Victoria Falls.

Trip details:
This is a fishing trip that you are not likely to ever forget. You will be taken to some of the best Bass dams in the country and then onto the Zambezi River where you will fight the mighty Tiger Fish  after which you will spend some time on Lake Kariba (3rd Biggest man made lake in the world) ending your trip in Victoria Falls. Your accommodation will vary between luxury lodges and tented safari camps. You will spend a good deal of your time in prime National Parks where you will be able to view Elephants, Hippos, Lions and much more whilst fishing! All your needs will be catered for just bring your rods and tackle. You have a local guide who will meet you on arrival and stay with you for the whole duration of your fishing safari. 

Days 1 to 3

On Arrival at Harare Airport you will be met by your guide and taken by car to the Gwebi Lodge on the Darwendale Dam. Here you will spend the next two nights and 3 days fishing for some excellent bass fishing in this well stocked dam. Speed boats are supplied and there is a good selection of local tackle which you may purchase if you so whish. This is a very comfortable lodge situated on the banks of Darwendale in a very secluded area. 

Days 3 to 6 :

After a quick early morning fish and breakfast you will be driven to the Harare Airport where you will connect with the flight to Kariba in the  Zambezi Valley. On arrival you will be taken across the border into Zambia to a fishing camp on the Zambezi River where you will spend the next 4 days / 3 nights fighting the mighty Tiger fish in this beautiful area. This is bound to be one of the many highlights you will have. You will have the use of speed boats or you can just as easily catch them from the bank but watch out for the crocodiles! This lodge is situated right on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Day 6 to 10 :

You will be driven  back to Kariba this morning from where you will start your day adventure to Sanyati West in Matusadona National Park by speed boat across the Eastern Basin of Lake Kariba. Lake Kariba is a man made lake of 5200 sq. Km and when build was the largest in the world.

On arrival at Sanyati West Camp you will be met by the professional armed guide  who will brief you and show you to your tents. These are large two person tents with metal beds and mattresses. The abolitions consist of flush toilets with hot and cold showers. Once you have washed up and settled yourselves in we will start the fishing.

You will spend the next 5 days / 4 nights exploring the Matusadona National Park and Eastern Basin of Lake Kariba, which is well know for its excellent Lion and Black Rhino populations. Regular walks and drives with the professional armed guide from the tented camp are an extra option that you can make use of if you want a short break from fishing. Speed boats will be supplied so that you can get to the best spots and once again good fishing is to be gained just from the shore.


Day 10 to 12
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This morning you will be taken back to the Kariba Airport to connect with you Air Zimbabwe flight to Victoria Falls.

On arrival at Vic Falls you will be collected by a company representative and taken to Hunters Lodge where you will spend the next two nights / 3 days on a Bed and Breakfast Basis. Your time is for you to arrange according to what best suits you. There are numerous options including Bungi Jumping off the Vic Falls Bridge, White Water Rafting, Elephant Back Rides, Hot Air Balloon, Helicopter Trips over the falls,  Night Drives plus much more and of course FISHING! Your guide will discuss options on Vic Falls with you before you arrive there and if there is anything that you want booked he will do for you before arrival, otherwise you just see what takes your fancy on arrival there.


Day 12

This afternoon you will be transferred back to the Vic Falls Airport where you will connect with your flight to Harare and then onward connection back home. Your guide will bid you farewell at the International Terminal. 

The 12 day/ 11 nights trip above includes:

  • National Parks entry and camp fees in Matusadona National Park
  • Transfer to Gwebi Lodge and back to Harare Airport
  • Transfer from Kariba to Sobeck Lodge Zambia
  • Transfer from Kariba to Sengwa Safaris Matusadona National Park by speed boat
  • Transfer from Kariba to Kariba Airport
  • Transfer to from and to Victoria Falls Airport.
  • All Meals  except Hunters Lodge which are B&B.
  • All Drinks except Hunters Lodge.
  • Professional Armed Walking Guide in Matusadona National Park
  • Local Guide and host from your time of arrival in Harare until you depart 12 days later.
  • All Walks and Drives in Matusadona National Parks.
  • Laundry except Hunters Lodge.
  • Teas/ Coffees
  • Speed Boats ( 4 fishermen per boat )
  • All Fuel and Oil for the boast
  • Fishing Bait

  The above quoted price does NOT include

  • Drinks at Hunters Lodge
  • Lunch or Dinner at Hunters Lodge
  • Tips
  • Fishing Rods, Tackle and equipment. (Can be hired on request)
  • Any extra activities in Kariba or Victoria Falls.
  • Internal Air Flights – Harare – Kariba – Victoria Falls & Victoria Falls - Harare.
  • International Air fares.

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