DATES: MArch – DECEMBER
duration: 3 – 5 nights
where: mutemwa lodge
An overview of the Upper Zambezi Fishing Safari
At Mutemwa Lodge, where you will be stationed for the duration of the Upper Zambezi Fishing Safari encompasses everything that makes the Zambezi River magical. This includes quality tiger fishing on a remote and private piece of the Zambezi, wonderful bird life, stunning sunsets, a roaring fire at night all complimented by superb hospitality and great food. Accommodation is in permanent tents with the expanse of the Upper Zambezi below the decks. The sound of hippo, monkeys, birds and feeding fish surround you as you awake to the sun rising over the Zambezi River.
What will you love about the Upper Zambezi Fishing Safari
3 highlights from this fishing experience include:
1. Serenity & Hospitality
Great hospitality and service at a beautiful lodge on the banks of the Zambezi where nothing is too much trouble.
2. Zambezi River Exclusivity
You’ll have 30km+ of the Upper Zambezi almost exclusively to yourself since the lodge shares it’s water with only one other campsite
3. Remote Fishing Experience
You’ll get to enjoy the benefit of remote and varied fishing water that is mainly fished with lure and fly.
Location: Where does the Upper Zambezi safari take place?
You will be staying at Mutemwa Lodge which is located on the banks of the Zambezi River.
2. fly and transfer
Drive in from Livingstone or Kasane Airports to the lodge after connecting with the daily commercial flights offered by Airlink or BA.
3. self drive
Self drive is possible from Botswana, Namibia, Livingstone or Lusaka. Contact us for directions.
A 5 DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Day
Upon arrival at Mutemwa Lodge, you will have a chance to unpack and settle into your tents before joining the guides for a short fishing session on the Upper Zambezi. The afternoon session at Mutemwa Lodge is followed by a chance to have a shower and then meet up in the bar for some drinks before heading to the fire in the boma for a 3 course meal.
A 5 DAY ITINERARY
A typical day on the Zambezi
A typical morning at Mutemwa begins with early morning tea and coffee and oats porridge before heading out for some fishing on the Zambezi River. Full day trips with packed lunches are available as well. Return for brunch on the Mutemwa deck and thereafter, there is time for an afternoon siesta or relaxing time around the pool. Meet again on the Mutemwa deck for high tea before departing for your afternoon’s fishing, birding walk or sunset cruise. Return after sunset in the evening for a shower before meeting around a roaring fire in the boma for dinner.
A 5 DAY ITINERARY
Day 5: Departure Day
The final morning begins with a cooked breakfast after some coffee and tea. Check out is at 08.00am. Please settle any drinks, lost or broken fishing tackle as well as any gratuities you feel you may wish to handover. At 08.00am you will begin your road transfer back to Livingstone Airport* (or wherever you are departing from) where you will connect with your international flights homewards.
The Fishing: What you need know about the Upper Zambezi
Remote, private Upper Zambezi water with numerous islands, rapids, deep channels and flooded structure to fish, Mutemwa is probably best fished in March, April, August, September, November and December. The primary means of fishing here is with lures and spinners and tigers up to 18lbs have been caught. The beauty of Mutemwa is that the distance from Livingstone means the water is private and shared with only one other little campsite so you guaranteed to have the water to yourself. Day trips and overnight combinations with the Sioma Falls really adds variety to the fishing here and all fishing is 2 per boat on superb, large ali boats.
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The accommodation: What you need to know about Mutemwa Lodge
Available Dates, Package Rate Includes & Excludes
Package rates will Include:
Sharing accommodation, all meals, teas and coffee, laundry, unlimited guided fishing with unlimited fuel, selection of fishing tackle, day trips to Sioma Falls, boat cruises, birding and village visits.
Package Rates will exclude:
Flights and road transfers, drinks, broken or lost fishing tackle.
Fishing trips on offer in 2022/2023
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OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
Kwamashi Floodplains
A 4 / 5 night tiger fishing safari in the Kwamashi Floodplains
Open for bookings
MARCH/APRIL 2023
Barotse Experience
5 night mobile safari on the remote Lungwebungu and Kabompo Rivers
Contact us for details
jUNE – December
Sioma Barotse
5 nights combining 2 camps on 2 different parts of the Zambezi
Open for bookings