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South Africa remained largely unexplored by foreign tourists during the apartheid era. Post 1994, in the new democratic South Africa, more tourists began visiting and discovering the natural wonders this country has to offer.

From the heights of the snow capped Drakensberg Mountains, to the hot bushveld of the Kruger National Park. From the

Fish on! The crystal clear streams of the South African escarpment provide challenging, but rewarding fly-fishing opportunities.

west coast with its cold nutrient rich Atlantic ocean, to the east coast with its warm tropical Indian ocean. South Africa is blessed with a landscape, and two oceans that are as diverse as its people.

This diversity of land, river and sea provides the perfect venue for the adventurous angler. Whether the angler yearns to test his skills and tackle against the mighty tigerfish, stalk the wild trout of mountain streams, hunt the silver predators of the deep blue or merely hear the roar of the lion and the cry of the fish eagle, South Africa offers it all.

South Africa has excellent fresh water angling. Mountain streams and lakes offer splendid scenery in which to stalk wild brown and rainbow trout. Tourette Fishing can offer the fly fisherman the opportunity to combine hiking and fly-fishing, to create an unforgettable fishing experience in the wild mountains of South Africa.

Kwa-Zulu Natal has excellent water for trophy tiger fishing. Most venues are set in wilderness areas combining game viewing as great as the fishing. Our

The Eland is the largest antelope in southern Africa, attaining weights of over 800 kg. These majestic creatures are regularly encountered when fishing the crisp mountain streams of the Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg.

professional guides can take you to the fish and offer superb advice on tactics and techniques, whatever the conditions or time of year.

Besides the mighty tigerfish, South African fresh waters can offer the angler the opportunity to fish for a number of endemic species. These species include the small and large mouth yellow fish. These fish are targeted using fly tackle and fight hard and fast once hooked, the fight often ending with a straightened hook, and a disappointed, but enthralled angler. These species are targeted in the warmer fresh water streams and rivers in areas that abound with wildlife, once again combining the love of fishing with the natural beauty of South Africa.

The salt-water opportunities in South Africa are equally diverse. Tourette Fishing guides have years of experience and a wealth of knowledge fishing

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the warm tropical waters of the east coast. These unpopulated quiet stretches of the South African coast have warm blue waters that teem with game fish. Few places in the world can offer the adventure of such an untamed paradise along with the thrill of hunting kingfish, queen fish, queen mackerel, couta, tuna, bonita, sailfish, barracuda and wahoo with light or fly tackle, from specialized fishing ski's, boats or from the shore.

The waters of the west and southeastern coast are home to many endemic species. These include the strong fighting mussel cracker, red steenbras and kabeljou. These species are targeted specifically, fight long and hard and provide the angler with the unique experience of hunting these beautiful fish.

The diversity of South Africa's angling is matched by the diversity of flora and fauna. All destinations fished with Tourette Fishing are situated within pristine wilderness areas. Matched with the thrill of fishing these wild waters, anglers have the opportunity to appreciate the natural wonders of this spectacular country.