Popper & Lure Fishing | Gabon | Africa

With popper and lure fishing fast becoming the biggest technique practised amongst the travelling angler, we have searched high and low to be able to offer you some of the finest and sometimes out of the ordinary holidays this wonderful planet has to offer. Gabon has been on our radar for a while now and it is with great pleasure that we have now got the opportunity to be able to offer you the complete package to one of the best rock, surf and estuary fishing the world has to offer.

If you take any activity and push it to the wildest edge, you create magic. Sport fishing along the pristine coastline of Gabon is definitely one such activity. Your need to fish wild and remote waters, to create your own magic, may well be what drives you.

Gabon has the longest stretch of untouched coastline left on the African continent, and along with a massive estuary system rich in nutrients, offers the avid salt water fishermen the opportunity to experience the thrill of targeting the numerous and unique species of West Africa with both spin and fly tackle. The abundance of large and aggressive game fish, all eager to attack a well fished lure, is complimented by Africa’s most pristine tropical rain forest which creates the back drop to this one of a kind salt water fishing experience.

Sette Cama camp, situated on the Ndogo Lagoon at the southern boundary of Loango National Park is a destination like no other. One of Africa’s largest lagoon systems draining into the tropical Atlantic ocean is home to aggressive Jacks (Whitefin and Jack Crevalle), giant African Threadfin, African Cubbera Snapper, Tarpon, Senegal Kob, and Guinean Barracuda all eager to attack a well placed lure or bait. Many of these species grow to more than 50 kg. The estuary (by boat) and adjacent beaches provide unparalleled fishing suited to anglers who like to cast artificials or a combination of lures and natural baits and even flies when conditions are right.

So if you are looking for something a little different for your next adventure but still want to take huge fish then this place must be up there on your bucket lists. Its not all about the fishing either, we can organise guided walks in the nearby Loango National Park (made famous by National Geographic and BBC) where you will get the chance to see Chimpanzees, lowland Gorillas, Red River Hogs, Forest Sitatunga, and various forest duikers and Monkey species. If this list of exotic animals was not enough then you have got every chance of seeing Forest Elephants and Forest Buffalo talking their morning strolls along the beaches.

If you have any questions on any of the popper and jig fishing holidays we offer then contact us in the office, our experienced team will be happy to help you with any queries you have. Additionally, you can request a free brochure.

Visa

A machine readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry is required. All UK passport holders require a passport, this will be arranged for you on arrival and is included.

Medical Requirements

Valid yellow fever inoculations are required by most countries, please enquire with your local travel clinic. Gabon is a malaria area, please consult your doctor before traveling.

Please Note

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.

Departure tax

There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Libreville, Leon M’ba International

Flight Route & Flight Time

UK – Paris (approx 1hr 10mins) Paris – Libreville (approx 6hr 50mins)

Baggage Allowance

Your actual allowance is based on both which airline you are flying with and also what class of seat you are travelling in. Normally in economy it is 1 checked bag, Premium Economy / Business 2 checked bags, First 3 checked bags. In addition to your checked bags you are also allowed 1 cabin bag and either 1-laptop bag or ladies handbag. The actual size and weight limit for bags is dependent on the airline. We therefore recommend that once your flights are booked you check on the airlines website for the up to date allowances.
If your itinerary includes private light aircraft or helicopter flights we will advise you on your baggage and weight allowance.

Transfer Time

Gamba –  Sette Cama Camp (approx. 45mins)