Top four places to go on a fishing safari in East Africa
Four fabulous and varied fishing safari destinations beckon in Tanzania and Kenya. Lakes, coastal waters, and rivers offer exciting opportunities.
1. Tanzania’s Rufiji River
If you’re a fishing enthusiast seeking an unforgettable fishing safari to add additional spice and variety to your wildlife adventures, East Africa has four enthralling destinations to explore. Tanzania’s Rufiji River runs through the Nyerere Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The prize here is the famous tigerfish, and our experienced Roho ya Selous fishing safari guides know the best spots. Catch-and-release is our strict conservation policy.
2. Lake Victoria
For a peaceful and luxurious fishing safari experience, our boutique Rubondo Island Camp on Lake Victoria is where you can catch Nile perch and tilapia while enjoying your favourite drink and watching the spectacular sunset. The ever-present grunting bloat of hippos and chorus of beautiful birds add a constant background serenade.
3. Usangu Wetlands
In the far south of Ruaha National Park, the Usangu wetlands offer a seasonal boating and fishing opportunity amongst the waterways of this important wetland ecosystem. From June to August, the waterways are typically deep enough for boating, offering catch-and-release fishing before the dry season takes a hold of the landscape.
4. Zanzibar’s Swahili Coast
Finally, Zanzibar’s Swahili coast is an excellent option for game fishing enthusiasts. Marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and dogtooth tuna, large wahoo, king mackerel, dorado, barracuda, and giant trevally abound. Charters are available, and boat size, trip length, and targeted fish can all be customised to your preferences.
Why Go on a fishing safari with Asilia
Whether you are an avid fishing expert or simply an enthusiastic beginner, a fishing safari guarantees the incorporation of a completely new dimension, adding immense variety to an East African journey. Transitioning between a comfortable safari vehicle and out onto the water ensures a memorable experience. A handful of our beautiful, intimate, and welcoming Asilia camps can offer you this rewarding adventure.
Asilia owns just three spectacular boutique camps that feature fishing safaris, ranging from calm lake waters to remote river trips, but both surrounded by fresh air. Speak with an Asilia safari expert today to include this in your travels.
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Where to stay for a fishing safari
Roho ya Selous
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Roho ya Selous sits in the heart of Nyerere National Park (previously the Selous), a stone’s throw from a palm-fringed tributary of the Rufiji River.
Rubondo Island Camp
Rubondo Island National Park, Tanzania
Rubondo Island Camp is situated on a remote forested island in Lake Victoria, offering a unique and exclusive adventure experience amidst elephant and chimpanzees.
Usangu Expedition Camp
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Remote and largely unexplored, the Usangu Wetlands in the southern corner of Ruaha National Park, offers an immersive and conservation driven experience through Usangu Expedition Camp.
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