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Impalila Island Lodge

This unique island is situated at the meeting place of two mighty African rivers, the Chobe and Zambezi, and four countries, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This is the only place in the world where four countries meet.

 Impalila Island forms the north-eastern tip of Namibia and lies just 70km's west of Victoria Falls. The surrounding area is an amazing mosaic of waterways, floodplains and bushveld:- host to exceptional birdlife, game viewing and assorted vegetation - and in the waters outstanding fishing opportunities.

 Accommodation: Impalila Island Lodge is a 16-bedded luxury lodge with much to offer discerning clients.

 From the air an amazing mosaic of waterways, floodplains and bushveld - on the ground exceptional birdlife, game viewing and assorted vegetation - and in the waters outstanding fishing opportunities. Impalila is also the most secluded and remote of the Chobe destinations but close enough to offer guests the very best of the Chobe river – that is game viewing by boat.  

Fishing:  Impalila Island Lodge lies at the very tip of the Caprivi Strip. As such it is situated in the heart of some of the most outstanding tiger fishing on the Upper Zambezi River. Not only does the immediate area around the Lodge offer many kilometres of fishing on this world-famous river, but there is direct access to the Mambova Rapids (right in front of the Lodge), the Kasai Channel (5 minutes away by boat) and the Chobe River (20 minutes away).   

This area is regarded by many as one of the finest for tiger fishing on the entire upper Zambezi River. The renowned Zambezi is fishable by Lodge visitors for some 20 - 30 kilometres upriver which includes some excellent sections of river and different challenges for tiger fish during the months of June to November.

Cost:              ZAR 14 700.00 per person sharing

                      (Land transfer from Livingstone to Impalila Island Lodge)   

                      ZAR 3 065.00 per person single supplement

Includes:

• Return economy flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone on SAA

• Return transfers from Livingstone Airport to Impalila Island Lodge by land (Air transfers available on request)

• 4 nights sharing accommodation at  Impalila Island Lodge

• 3 meals per day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

• All activities (game viewing by boat, guided walks)

• Tiger Fly Fishing Quest (Hosted by Malcolm Meintjes) – see below

• Boats and fuel (20 litres per day) and fly fishing tackle

• All park fees, fishing license and Namibian tourism levy

• Laundry 

Excludes:

• Airport taxes from Jhb to Livingstone return (R1 363.00 p/p)

• * All flights and taxes are current and subject to change

• All drinks unless otherwise specified

• Items of a personal nature

• Add on flights from Cape Town

• Optional excursions or activities unless otherwise specified

• Gratuities

• Travel insurance

Hosted by Malcolm Meintjes  (Author of Zambezi Tiger, Remarkable Fly fishing Destinations of Southern Africa and other titles)

What are Tiger Quests?

Tiger Quests are value-added, special packages designed to help accelerate the success rate of visiting fly fishers wishing to catch tiger fish on the Upper Zambezi River.

Background

Fly fishing Tiger Quests were started 10 years ago by well-known fly fisher author Malcolm Meintjes who has over twenty years of experience in catching tiger fish across the continent. He personally hosts these Quests giving of his invaluable knowledge of the waters of the Zambezi, Kasai Channel, Mambova Rapids, Indibi and Chobe.

Many anglers who, having saved up for a lifetime trip, have found that, on a normal excursion of 4 - 5 days, they are often unable to come to grips with the deceptively powerful rivers such as the Zambezi, nor do they have insight into newer and different techniques or situations that can arise. Thus the Quests importantly offer accelerated learning of new techniques, tackle and flies etc and an opportunity within a shorter space of time to latch on to one of these renowned fish.

Organising a Tiger Quest

Traditional Quests are pre-arranged tiger fly-fishing trips for small groups of friends, colleagues, clients or family, wherein the group (4 - 10 anglers) request their own Quest at a time of their convenience.

The usual stay is for 4 - 5 days (but longer if they wish to stay on) at the renowned Impalila Island Lodge, scene of many double-figure "striped water dogs"

The Quest group, led by Malcolm, therefore is able to employ a mixture of advice, learning techniques - both traditional and modern – to fish on these world-famous waters. While wild fish are never predictable, the chance of coming to grips with a double-figure tiger is greatly enhanced - though landing them is a far more challenging affair! While the usual catch is for fish up to 6 lb. the Quests have yielded up more than their fair share of big tigers up to 16 lb.

The camaraderie of a group is most enjoyable as Malcolm takes turns to share a boat and fish with you, demonstrating at first hand. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn by way of personal experience.

After each fly fishing session, there are the feedback get-togethers, where the "team" shares information on the day - and digital photographs of the ones that did not get away.