Camp details: Two nights will be
spent at Sekoma Island camp, a truly spectacular
luxury tented camp located on a small island just
above the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi
Rivers. This camp is undeniably one of the most
pristine, wild, and undeveloped in Africa. Three
nights will be spent camping completely wild on
Island on the upper Zambezi. From our camps we
have the opportunity to fish the Zambezi and Chobe
Rivers as well as the famed Kasai Channel. Bird
watcher's and fisherman's paradise.
Angling (species and methods): Tiger
fish, numerous bream spp. (incl. nembwe), catfish
and pike. Fly fishing and artificial lures are
the most productive. Your professional guides
will tie flies daily; all terminal tackle will
be supplied.
When: June through
to the end of September
Pick up
and drop off point: Livingstone
Other activities: Sundowner cruises and
game walks, game cruising and cultural excursions.
The world renowned Chobe Game Reserve and Victoria
Falls are close by and definitely worth visiting.
For more information on this trip please contact
us. For a customised quote and itinerary for
this or any other African location, please email
keith@tourettefishing.com
Itinerary:
Day 1: JHB to Sekoma Island
Nationwide flight from JHB International Airport
to Livingstone followed by a vehicle transfer
to Sekoma Island Camp, arriving early afternoon.
The afternoon is spent preparing tackle for the
following three days float trip. We will have
time to fish the rapids close to the camp this
afternoon.
Day 2: Sekoma to Fly Camp 1
After an early breakfast we board a motorised
boat from Sekoma Island that will then take us
and our luggage and raft upriver. We will cover
roughly 70 to 80km mapping the exact route we
will drift back, on GPS. On arrival at drop-off
point, we will assemble our raft, pack out supplies
and begin our drift back down to Sekoma Island.
With a group of 4 fishermen, pairs of anglers
will alternate between fishing on drift boat and
motorised boat on a daily basis. Drifting with
the current and with the help of an oarsman we
will fish and view game. We will camp completely
wild at a suitable site on the river bank.
Day 3: Fly Camp 1 to Fly Camp 2
Rising with the sun, after a light breakfast we
will once again begin our drift. The focus is
on fishing, game viewing and bird watching. Not
to mention absorbing the sights, and sounds of
Africa as we steadily drift down stream. We will
rest for picnic lunch before commencing the afternoon
drift to Fly Camp 2.
Day 4: Fly Camp 2 to Fly Camp 3
Rising with the sun, after a light breakfast we
will once again begin our drift. The focus is
on fishing, game viewing and bird watching. Not
to mention absorbing the sights, and sounds of
Africa as we steadily drift down stream. We will
rest for picnic lunch before commencing the afternoon
drift to Fly Camp 2.
Day 5: Fly
Camp 3 to Sekoma Island Lodge
Today will mark the end of our drift. After an
early breakfast we will make our way back to Sekoma
Island Lodge. Arriving mid morning we will have
time to enjoy a warm shower and hearty meal before
fishing the waters around Sekoma Island, including
the famed Kasai Channel. Tonight will be spent
at the luxurious Sekoma Camp.
Day
6: Sekoma Island to JHB International
After an early breakfast we will enjoy our last
couple of hours on the water before making our
way back to Livingstone International Airport.
Departing Livingstone at 13h35 we will arrive
at JHB at 15h15.
Why Winter:
From mid-May to early August the waters begin
receding of the Caprivi Flood plains into the
Zambezi River. With them they bring vast amounts
of nutrients and recently spawned bait fish. For
this reason the fishing (particularly the fly
fishing) is at its best, not to mention the fantastic
game viewing opportunities. The temperatures during
the day are perfect, slightly chilly mornings
and evening and very comfortable temperatures
during the day. Rain is absent at this time of
the year.
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