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7 Days – Adventurous Mambova Guided Tiger Fishing Excursion

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7 Days – Adventurous Mambova Guided Tiger Fishing Excursion

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

HEALTH YELLOW FEVER & CHOLERA . Visitors from or passing through a yellow fever and cholera zone (most of tropical Africa and South America) must produce a valid International Certificate of Vaccination. Air travellers who only pass through the airports of such a zone are exempt from the requirement. COVID 19 Unvaccinated travellers need a negative COVID 19 PCR certificate taken 72hours prior to departure. MEDICAL SERVICES There are several public and private hospitals and clinics in most major cities and towns including Livingstone. CHEMISTS / PHARMACIES Travellers should carry an adequate supply of their prescribed medicines although chemists in the major centres carry a wide range of medicines and first aid accessories.

Others

- Comfortable 7 nights’ accommodation at Kasbek Lodge. - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 Fishing support service and fishing equipment -Fishing guide with advanced knowledge of the Zambezi river and all forms of tiger fishing. - Forest Bathing (Wellness excursion): Depending what time is left before sunset on your first day of arriving at Kasbek Lodge, our staff will take you on a calming walk in the surrounding forests of Kasbek lodge. This where you will de-stress from your journey by being calm and quiet as you will walk amongst the trees of the forest. You will observe nature around you whilst breathing deeply which will help you de-stress and boost your wellbeing in a natural way. VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Kindly let us know in advance the physical address and possibly the cell phone number of the lodge/hotel where we will pick you from in Livingstone on the day of the transfer. If you will be coming in directly through the Livingstone international airport, kindly let us know the name of the airline, flight number and expected date and time of arrival.

Guide

Tour type: You will be guided by the most prolific, experienced and best Fishing guides there is in the Livingstone (tourism capital city of Zambia) angling sector.

Transport

Travelling style: Overland 4x4 transportation to and fro Kasbek Lodge and Mambova fishing spot. Fishing by: using the wonderfully made traditional Mokoro canoes

Meals

Meals are included in this package. Kasbek Lodge resident chef will treat you to the best mouth-watering and tasty African, American and Belgian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be served on request. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options are available each morning. **Alcoholic drinks are not included in this package

Accommodation

You will stay at the beautiful, comfortable and quiet Kasbek Lodge. This newly opened lodge is located in a serene bushy environment 60 kms west of Livingstone. It is situated in Kazungula rural district, within 10 kms of Impalila Conservancy area along the M10 road towards Kazungula Botswana border. This beautiful lodge offers the best accommodation facility in this rural Kazungula area. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, a kettle. a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Kasbek is located just a mere 13 kms distance away from the fishing hotspot of Mambova village, our base for all fishing activities.

Not included:

Optional

Tipping Tipping is not included in this fishing package. A 10 - 20% gratuity is standard tipping amount in the fishing industry in Zambia. However, please bear in mind that this is not compulsory requirement but obvious a humanly necessity. You will therefore use your own discretion to determine which staff you interacted with whilst on this tour deserve a tip for good service. The majority of local people prefer to be tipped in liquid cash in the local Zambian Kwacha currency. So kindly ensure that you change your hard cash into the Zambian Kwacha and carry enough money with you on every fishing outing.

Insurance

We strongly advise that you purchase your own travel insurance and ensure you have adequate cover for their entire trip. MEDICAL INSURANCE Medical insurance should be purchased before leaving country of origin and should include emergency air evacuation coverage if you are spending any time in remote parts of the country.

Flights

International flights to and from Lusaka, Zambia are excluded in this package.

Others

Gratuities, items or expenses of a personal nature, extra adventure activities, travel Insurance. Visa, International roundtrip airfare to Zambia, Airport transfers if you arrive on a day other than the scheduled start date. Alcoholic beverages are not included. However, you are free to buy your own alcoholic beverages but may not be taken during the tour. - Transfer service and park entry fees to Chobe National Park in Botswana are not included in this package. - All medical examinations and COVID-19 costs related issues of obtaining the relevant documentations are excluded in this package (not included).

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days – Adventurous Mambova Guided Tiger Fishing Excursion

  • Day 1 Happily Picked From Livingstone And Transferred To Kasbek Lodge Outside Livingstone (60Kms)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Happily Picked From Livingstone And Transferred To Kasbek Lodge Outside Livingstone (60Kms)

      Welcome!

      Our friendly hospitality team will cordially pick you from the reception of your lodge/hotel in Livingstone. You will be transferred to Kasbek Lodge outside Livingstone using our clean and air-conditioned vehicle. You will be chauffeured in style traveling along the Kazungula road on the way to Botswana before reaching the beautiful Kasbek Lodge, a 60 kms distance.

      Accolade.

      The very essence of seeing Kasbek Lodge on your arrival will immediately evoke into your mind an exciting accommodation experience in a serene and natural setting that you will enjoy.

      Lunch time: If you will arrive at Kasbek around lunch time, you will then be served with your first delicious lunch

      Forest Bathing (Wellness excursion):  Depending what time is left before sunset, our staff will take you on  a calming walk in the surrounding forests of Kasbek lodge. This where you will de-stress  from your journey by being calm and quiet as you will walk amongst the trees of the forest. You will observe nature around you whilst breathing deeply which will help you de-stress and boost your wellbeing in a natural way.

      DO NOTHING! Or you will simply decide to stay in your room and rest as you wait for dinner.

      19:30 pm: At the end of the day, you will be served with a well prepared fresh dinner.

      20:00 pm: Narration: In the evening of day 1, we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you will meet your fellow anglers unless if you are private anglers. 

      Fishing Planning session.

      You will receive a thorough briefing and planning session from the Trip Leader. This will be on some pertinent facts such as personal safety and required eco-fishing practices that will be practiced on this fishing trip. Some important country information and useful social etiquette will be shared with you.

      Other items to be discussed

      Some of the topics that will be discussed between you and the guide are as follows:

      -Getting to know your level of fishing skills. Whether you are a professional angler or a first time fisherman.

      -What are your expectations from this fishing trip.

      -How much time do you want to spend on the Zambezi river

      -What is your level of involvement do you wish to invest in this fishing expedition

      -What do you intend to do with the fish you will catch. Do you want to catch and release. Do you want to take some of your catch for your delicious dinner at Kasbek lodge?

      -Method of storing fish – You will discuss and agree on how you wish to store the catches.

      -Fishing rules and regulations: The guide will brief you on the current rules and regulations regarding fishing around Mambova village on the Zambezi River.  

      -Boarding Policies i.e You will be told on what are the Dos and Don’ts whilst on board the Mokoro canoe boats.

      -Packing list i.e what to carry for the fishing excursion

      Arrival day’s sunset viewing activity

      The sunsets views from Kasbek lodge is breath-taking. Late in the evening on the very day of your arrival.  You will position yourself at a good vantage point of the lodge. You will see the African sun setting in the most spectacular fashion and capture the most amazing sunset photos.

      19:30 pm: You will then be served with your sumptuous dinner

      21:30 pm: You will then retire for a restful night of sleep

  • Day 2 Full Day Of Exciting And Fun-Filled Fishing Activities At Mambova Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Full Day Of Exciting And Fun-Filled Fishing Activities At Mambova Village

      The day of fishing you have been waiting for as finally arrived. Wishing you a happy fishing experience.

      Program of the day

      07:10 am: - Wakeup; thereafter take a morning bath. 

      07:30 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast,

      08:00 am - You will travel by road in a 4x4 vehicle to Mambova village for a wonderful and memorable fishing expedition outside Livingstone. Upon arriving at Mambova village, you will meet with the local Mokoro canoe paddlers. 

      A haapy fishing team.

      It is time now to bond well and exchange some nice pleasantries with the local canoe paddlers and fish trackers. You wil now be a formidable and happy fishing team for the next five (5) days of fishing activities. Together with the guide, you will follow up on the already drawn up fishing plan on how you will conduct fishing in the Zambezi River for the next five (5) days.

      08:00 am –  Commence your much anticipated fishing excursion on the mighty Zambezi River; 

      Boarding the Mokoro Canoe - Orientation

      The senior canoe paddler will orient you on how to sit properly and move safely whilst on the Makoro canoe fishing.  The assistant canoe paddler will assist you on how to board the Mokoro canoe boat. He will give you a few moments to settle down and feel comfortable in this new canoe setting in a Zambian traditional boat. You will be shown where to keep your belongings safely so that they do not get wet.

      Narration:  The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa.

      Mid-day: You will enjoy your first delicious lunch at a special place along the shores of the Zambezi River.

      Afternoon fishing session: Thereafter, you will continue with your fishing  activities either at the same site inside the Zambezi River or possibly change to a different location for best fish yields.

      Motivation statement.

      Its hoped that you will catch some fish of any species on your first day of fishing. If you don’t catch a fish on the first day, don’t feel disheartened. Learning the ropes and casting lines is still plenty of fun. If the fish aren’t biting in a certain area, the guide will suggest that you try a few different things. This could include moving to a different location, switching up fishing techniques or using different types of bait. The best is still to come!

      Return to Kasbek Lodge

      Before sunset, you will travel back to Kasbek Lodge.

      19:30 pm: Enjoy your well-deserved delicious dinner

      21:30 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.

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      Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual fishing excursion due to changed situations or circumstances.

  • Day 3 Another Exciting Full Day Of Fishing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Another Exciting Full Day Of Fishing

      The exciting fishing experience on the mighty Zambezi River still continues on Day 3.

      07:30 am: You will start-off the day with a sumptuous breakfast in the sparkling clean Kasbek restaurant. You will  then meet with your guide who will also be staying at the same property with you to map-out a new fishing strategy of the day.

      Travel to Mambova village.

      You will be driven straight away to Mambova village where you will once again  meet your local canoe paddlers. You then you will board the Mokoro canoe boat and head to where the guide thinks the fierce fighting Tiger fish could be caught. It is hoped this second day of fishing would be a productive one.

      Mid-day: You will take your delicious lunch to energize you for the afternoon fishing session.

      Notes: We are quite optimistic that this afternoon fishing session should be able to yield some Tiger fish for you.

      Fantastic sunset view.

      After watching another stunning sunset on the still waters of the Zambezi River, you will head back to Kasbek lodge. You will be greeted by the sounds of the birds in the forest surrounding Kasbek lodge. You will possibly water-down a cool drink from the well-stocked Kasbek bar before heading to your room to refresh for dinner. 

      Mouthwatering dinner

      This evening, the chef will prepare you a delicious dish of your choice to celebrate the day’s catch.

      You will relax the evening away either in your room or in the shared lounge surfing the internet to communicate with family or friends back home. 

      21:30 pm: You will then retire to bed for a well-deserved night sleep.

  • Day 4 Fishing Deeper Into The Bodies Of The Zambezi Waters
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fishing Deeper Into The Bodies Of The Zambezi Waters

      Another happy day of fishing.

      On your fourth day, you could opt to do a full day of fishing by travelling a little further up the Zambezi river. Going deeper into the belly of the Zambezi River may pay off for you to catch a huge and hard fighting Tiger fish which could be your prize fish for the day.

      Mid-day: Your lunch on this day will be a little different.  Possibly you could try eating the nice Zambian traditional food.   You could try eating Nshima:  Nshima is made from mealie meal, this is a maize porridge which is a staple food all across Zambia. This relish normally served with Nshima includes protein dishes such as beef, chicken and fish and green leafy vegetables.

      Afternoon fishing session: You will return to some more fishing possibly at a different location of the Zambezi River. Chances are you could see some elephants and some hippos on close range in the deeper water bodies of the Zambezi River.

      Return to Kasbek Lodge

      A delicious dinner awaits you at the Kasbek lodge where the chef will prepare some excellent cuisines for your enjoyment.

      Evening relaxation over some drinks with friends in the bar laughing whilst discussing the highlights of the fishing day.

      21:30 pm: Retire to bed for a full nights restful sleep.

  • Day 5 Another Fun-Filled Full Day Of Fishing.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Another Fun-Filled Full Day Of Fishing.

      Mastered  the ropes!

      Being almost towards the end of your fishing expedition, you will by now have mastered the ropes of fishing in the best way on the Zambezi river. You will now employ good fishing tactics. You might decide to go to some of the best fishing hotspots location in the Zambezi River for possible good fish yields.

      Mid-day: Take your sumptuous lunch which will be different from the previous day in terms of taste and style.

      Afternoon fishing session: Rump up the fishing momentum by putting in more effort which should be able to give you the desired fishing results.

      Another exciting sunset view

      Sunset viewing on the Zambezi River is breath-taking. You will capture some of the best shots of the sun setting in the horizons before returning back to Kasbek lodge.

      Return to Kasbek Lodge

      Take your evening dinner and possibly wash down the dinner with a few drinks in the bar.

      21:30 pm: Retire to bed for a full restful sleep

  • Day 6 Fishing Adventure Spiced Up With A Village Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fishing Adventure Spiced Up With A Village Tour

      Variety is a spice of life. 

      Today being the last day for your fishing adventure, you could spice it up with a village tour in Mambova village. This will enable you to learn firsthand how the local people in Mambova village eke-out a living in this remotely situated village. Otherwise you are free to still do a full day of uninterrupted fishing on the mighty Zambezi River.

      Mid-afternoon: After eating your delicious breakfast, you will set off on another day of fishing adventure spiced up with a village tour. Please bear in mind that this tour of Mambova village is optional and you decide not to take it. After assessing how you have been fishing in the last four days, you and the guide could change tactic fishing tactics to ensure that the yields on this last day is the best ever.

      Mid-day: Lunch will be served as usual which will be spiced up possibly with your fish catch.

      The afternoon’s fishing could still continue with the hope of making the biggest catch of the trip. Our guides will do whatever is reasonably acceptable and humanly possible to ensure that big prized Tiger fish finally lands in your Mokoro canoe boat. 


      In the last few hours before sunset, you could then go for a village tour and see the people who have been your hosts for the past four (4) day.

      Any donation in kind or in cash is welcome 

      The poverty levels among the people living in Mambova village are quite common and some cases quite extreme. Though this is not a social support tour, any expression of LOVE and social support either in kind or cash is more than welcome. 

      Farewell Dinner

      A mothers of all dinners will be arranged for you and team in the nice Kasbek Restaurant. This will be to celebrate the successful ending of 5-day fishing excursion tour and showcase the prized Tiger fish catch.  You will make new friends here and establish new networks with like-minded individuals with fishing at heart.

      Vote of thank you by any Angler!

      21:30 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.

  • Day 7 Final Departure To Your Next Destination
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Final Departure To Your Next Destination

      All good things must come to an end. This exciting Mambova fishing excursion will finally come to an end on this day 7. 

      - Morning rise up, and breakfast.

      - Transferred back to Livingstone city to your next leg of your trip in Zambia or to Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport to board your return flight home or to your next destination. 

      --------------END OF THE EXCITING 7 DAYS MAMBOVA FISHING EXCURSION------------

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 7 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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