Kayak Fishing Safari :    £500 per person.

If you are looking for a get away from it all fishing holiday with a difference then look no further.  The Gambia River is amongst the longest in Africa, and offers some fantastic fishing opportunities.

Your base for a week is 250 miles up river, at Georgetown, well away from the typical package resorts on the coast. Georgetown is an island in the middle of the river just at the point where it turns from tidal to freshwater, although this does vary depending upon the rainy season.

For the duration of your holiday you will have a local fishing guide who will collect you from the airport, and then drive you up country in a 4 x 4 Jeep. On board is all the tackle, and supplies needed for your weeks fishing adventure, including fully fitted Mojo Fishing Kayaks.

Your accommodation is at an African Safari Lodge in a twin or double en suite room, and includes Breakfast and a Buffet Dinner.

During the week your guide will take you to all the best pools in search of Tigerfish, Talapia , Zambizi Pike, and Catfish.

Would Rex Hunt kiss this baby ?

Fishing methods producing the best results are spinning with plugs, and using livebait with a float or trolling livebait behind the kayak as you move between pools. Don't expect any nightlife this is purely a fishing adventure, in the evenings after dinner it is a matter of a few cool beers before an early bed.  Fishing in the sun all day can be very exhausting, and if you intend to be on the water at first light, a good nights sleep is essential.

The Safari Lodge is fairly basic and offers en suite single, double, and family rooms, Breakfast and Dinner are included in the package. Packed lunches can be ordered for a small additional charge. The staff are extremely friendly and keep the rooms clean and fresh. They go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. There is no need to take lots of changes of clothes, as the daily laundry service costs very little, so a few shorts and tops is all you require.

Your guide will carry basic first aid equipment, and there is a local clinic in the event of anything more serious. However it is essential that you have all the vaccinations suggested by the WHO,  plus a good travel insurance policy. make sure you point out to the insurers that you are fishing from a kayak, not white water rafting. The Gambia River where you will fish is very stable with no rapids or fast flowing areas.  Make sure you pack  good suncream, malariia tablets, sunhat, mossie spray, as these are not available up country.  

Georgetown and the surrounding area is a rural farming community you will find everyone has a smile and is genuinely pleased to see you. The island is home to a large bloat of Hippos, and a popular destination for birdwatchers who come in search of some very rare specemins.

KIDS GO FREE

When you book a trip for two adults children under 14 can be included free. All we ask is that you pay for the meals. Kids just love the adventure, seeing Africa first hand, is much better than any book or documentary.  The offer is limited to two children per party.