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Tanzania Fishing Report 18th October 2023
As we entered the third week of the season, we warmly welcomed six guests to our camps, divided between Dhala Camp on the Mnyera River and Samaki Camp on the Ruhudji River. Little did we anticipate that this week would be dominated by extraordinary elephant sightings. On our way to Samaki Camp, the signs were unmistakable – broken branches, dung […]
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Tanzania Fishing Report 17th October 2023
African Safari Camps: The open season kicked off with the harmonious sounds of baboons in the early morning, enchanting boat rides along the river, and an array of diverse bird species gracing the skies. On the riverbanks, the silent sentinel crocodiles awaited our arrival while the terrain transitioned from woodlands to lush riverside forests. Our quest was simple but thrilling […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 9th October 2023
Catching Tigerfish: The week started on the Ruhudji River, where the new guests embarked on a journey to understand the aggressive Tanzanian Tigerfish and the strategies needed to catch them. This also involved ironing out bad habits such as trout sets which is detrimental to converting these fish. Throughout the week, several fish, ranging from 4 to 8 pounds, were […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 24th January 2023
Week 10 of the African Waters Tanzanian Tigerfish season, the final dance and cherry on top of the cake. Both the Mnyera and the Ruhudji rivers upped the anti week in and week out, much to the delight of both guests and guides. Fish numbers had been steadily increasing as the stage was set for yet another cracker in the […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 3rd January 2023
With the way of the season, incredibly, improving each week; it was no surprise that the guide team were excited for the penultimate week of the Tanzanian Tigerfish season to commence. The second to last week of the season welcomed an all American group of guests for one of the prime weeks of the season, the stage was set. With […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 20th December 2022
Week 8 welcomed the X-Factor Angling team as they made their annual tiger fishing trip into the Kilombero Valley. What was to unfold was truly something no one could’ve scripted. This blog will in no way do it justice. The week started off with an absolute bang, the experience of Greg and fellow ex-guide Brent was a recipe for something wild… […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 11th November 2022
Week 6 welcomed anglers from around the world, namely South Africa, Zimbabwe, England and the USA. We couldn’t have hoped for a more excited and diverse bunch of guys. Summer is officially here as the river comes alive! From the insects, to the bird life, the bank-side wildlife. Plus all the various fish species that these two river systems are […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 24th October 2022
It’s been amazing watching the season build and tigerfish numbers increase, as the days continue to grow longer. Each of the rivers is changing in their own way and each offering unique scenarios in which we target Tanzania Tigerfish. This week marked the first sighting of dragonflies on the water coupled with the first signs of spawning Tigerfish. There’s no […]
Tanzania Fishing Report 14th October 2022
The first day of week 3 started superbly well, three hefty double-digit Tigerfish met the net before lunch on Tim’s boat. No time to shake off the rust. The guys were off to a flyer. What happened to the slower mornings? The following day sang a different tune; the fishing was tricky across both rivers. Fish were holding very tight […]
