Reference:

Houseboat Safaris are a wonderful way to experience a Fishing Safari in Botswana. The Ngwesi houseboat is moored at a different location each night and tender boats are used to explore the channels and lagoons in the area for fishing. Fishing is popular on the Okavango River which is home to about 80 species of fish, including 11 kinds of bream, two types of barbel, African pike and the famous fighting tigerfish.
As you will dictate the pace and the activities, this safari is ideal for any fisherman.

Region:

Okavango

Package Type:

Fishing Safaris

Day:

1

Itinerary:

Upon your arrival at Maun Airport you will be met by a representative from The Booking Company and assisted onto your light aircraft transfer to Shakawe. You will be meet at Shakawe and transferred to the house-boat. The Ngwesi House Boat is named after the Tiger Fish found in abundance in the Okavango Delta. Moored in Shakawe, the “Ngwesi” Luxury River Boat, consists of a upper and lower deck. It is a 40ft x 20ft Houseboat on pontoons with outboard engines. The lower deck consists of 4 luxurious en-suite cabins. Glass sliding doors in the cabins allow for spectacular views of the river. The upper deck is under cover and is used for dining and socialising. The wooden bar is also situated on the upper deck. You will drop anchor in the late afternoon and enjoy a sundowner cruise on one of the tender boats, possibly exploring smaller channels. A three course dinner is enjoyed on onboard the Ngwesi upon your return.

Day:

2 & 3

Itinerary:

Spend your days participating in tender boat outings. You can choose to explore the surrounding areas, enjoy magnificent birding, spend the morning and afternoon fishing in the smaller channels or lazing on deck soaking up the sun. The Tiger Fish is Africa's most popular angling species. During the peak season which is in the months of August to December, the Okavango waters provide excellent catches of Tiger Fish. Other species caught are African Pike, Bream and Catfish. All fishing equipment is provided on board the houseboat, but you are welcome to bring your own. Mealtimes and sundowner trips are very special on board the Ngwesi. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Tsodilo Hills which is famous for many thousand of San Bushman paintings.

Day:

4

Itinerary:

You will return to base today, while you enjoy a leisurely breakfast while watching the Delta pass by the boat. You will be transferred back to the Shakawe airstrip for your onward flight or road connections.

Notes/Other:

Please Note: This itinerary is an example only, and can be tailor-made to suit your personal requirements. We can combine this proposed itinerary with other camps in Botswana. Accordingly, no price is indicated, as this will depend upon a number of factors, such as your routing and duration of stay.