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:: Activities
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Botswana |
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Chobe River |
 The Chobe River originates in the Angolan highlands where it begins life as the Kwando River. Before becoming the Chobe, the water course changes its name twice to the Linyanti and then the Itenge. The vegetation changes dramatically throughout the Park, the compacted clay soils along the river front being dominated by Mopane trees while acacia species appear further inland. The land is much drier and more open than the Okavango area with wide plains and sand ridges. Fishing on the river, outside the National Park boundaries, is rewarding and fun with bream species, pike & tiger being amongst the potential prizes.
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Botswana |
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The Okavango Delta |
 Fishing is also a relaxing activity offered at many of the lodges just outside the Moremi Game Reserve. Species of tilapia, pike, bream, nembwe and occasionally tiger fish, can be found throughout the Delta. You may choose to take one or two back to the lodge with you to be savoured around the dinner table.
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Mozambique |
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Bazaruto Archipelago |
 This is one of the most beautiful areas of Mozambique. The waters are perfect for game fishing and keen visitors may be lucky enough to catch species such as marlin, sailfish, king, queen & Spanish mackerel.
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Mozambique |
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Inhambane |
 Further north up the coastline from Maputo lies the town of Inhambane and surrounding areas of Ponta da Barra, Pandane, Coconut Bay and Praia do Tofo. This area lies on the Tropic of Capricorn and has a warm and pleasurable climate with the fairly high humidity supporting coconut plantations and mangrove swamps. Deep sea fishing in this area is excellent with species including marlin, sailfish, king, queen & Spanish mackerel. The sleepy towns have an oriental atmosphere to them with spice and cloth markets as well as beautiful mosques. Dhows sail by on the horizon and fishermen line up on the shores in the late afternoon with the days catch.
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Namibia |
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The Kavango & Caprivi |
 The Kavango & Okavango rivers to the west of the Caprivi and the Kwando river to the east are all good places for sport fishing. Many of the lodges in these areas offer boat trips into the calm river waters where guests can fish for bream or tiger fish. Although not many lodges in these areas are geared towards serious fishing, most offer the opportunity for fun catch and release activities.
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Seychelles |
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All the islands |
All Islands of the Seychelles offer superb fishing be it big Game fishing in the Indian Ocean or fly fishing in the many lagoons on the islands. The flats near St. Francoise and Alphonse have recently been recognized as probably the best saltwater fly fishing areas in the world.
Big Game Fishing
 The Seychelles archipelago covers about 400,000 sq km of the Indian Ocean and due to the rich ecosystem it supports, it is abundant in fish. The best fishing is found on the edge of the Seychelles Bank, for example near the islands of Denis, Alphonse, Bird and Desroches. Different fish species likely to end up on your line are the Yellowfin and Skipjack Tuna, the colourful and tasty Dorado as well as the formidable Black Marlin.
Fly Fishing
 Alphonse Island offers fly-fishing courses to all clients over the age of 15 years and includes casting rod and line choice, fly selection and tying, sea lures and casting techniques. Depending on your previous experience and knowledge, courses are normally 3 daily sessions. After completing the course pit your skills against the testing Bone Fish and Trevallie.
Fishing Seasons are governed by trade winds: from May to September they blow from the southeast (better for Big Game) and the seas can sometimes be rough; from November to February from the northwest (calmer seas for bottom fishing). October and April are perhaps the most enjoyable with calm seas.
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South Africa |
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Drakensberg |
 Trout fishing is a popular pastime in the Drakensberg, the pristine streams are the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon. The Sani Pass in particular offers fantastic fly-fishing in sparkling waters.
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Zambia |
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The Zambezi River |
 The Zambezi is Africa's fourth largest river system (after the Nile, Zaire and Niger Rivers). Running through six countries, many areas along the riverbanks are protected and therefore offer a range of safe habitat for wildlife species. The river itself is remarkably free of pollution, mainly due to the lack of human development on its banks, and opportunities for water sports and game viewing along its 2700 km length are exceptional.
Fishing can also be excellent, with great tiger fishing opportunities in addition to bream species and many more.
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Zimbabwe |
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Eastern Highlands |
 The cool uplands stretching between Zimbabwe & neighbouring Mozambique are a lush respite from the heat of Zimbabwe's lowland areas. Lush valleys, clear streams and meadows of wildflowers remind visitors of European mountain ranges, with the added interest of the wide variety of animal and bird life that can be seen here. Trout fishing can be arranged throughout the Eastern Highlands.
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Zimbabwe |
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Lake Kariba |
 Lake Kariba is the result of a massive damming project undertaken in 1958 to flood an area of the Zambezi Valley in order to create a hydroelectric power plant for Zimbabwe and Zambia. Many hundreds of local people were displaced in order to flood the valley, and many animals were relocated in the months before the floodgates finally closed.
The lake is 282km long, and the dam is 24m thick at its base.
The Lake itself is a popular destination for fishing, boating, game watching and relaxing. Many visitors take a house boat with a crew and drift off to explore the many secluded inlets and islands which are home to a good variety of animal and bird life, as well as 42 species of fish. The fishing is excellent with opportunities to catch tiger fish, bream, carp and black bass.
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Zimbabwe |
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Victoria Falls |
 Fishing trips on the Zimbabwean or Zambian side of the Zambezi river can be arranged from the town of Victoria Falls through the activity booking offices or your hotel. Guests are taken upstream of the Falls where the waters are slow flowing and tranquil, here visitors can try their luck at catching bream or tiger fish whilst admiring the beautiful views and perhaps spotting some elephant, hippo or crocodile.
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