TANZANIA FISHING CAMP

TANZANIA FISHING CAMP

Location: Dhala and Samaki Camps – Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania

 

The Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers together offer one of the last remaining frontiers of freshwater fishing – as of November 2008 Less tourette-tanzania-gabon-costa-rica-lesotho-okavango-seychelles-nubian-flats-tailor made fishing tours-freshthan 15 individuals had fished these amazing waters. Set deep in an untouched corner of the Tanzanian Wilderness, this area is famous for being home to monster 20lb+ tigers. The river banks are also home to big game and many rare and endemic bird species.

The discovery of this system in August 2008, has been widely acknowledged as one of the highlights in African Sport fishing over the past decade. To indicate the enormity of the discovery, in the past 10 years fly fisherman have been targeting tigers on fly, a 20lb fish was not landed. This statistic was shattered in 2008 when 8 fish over the 20lb mark were landed at Mnyera!

The season runs from the 1st of August to the 10th of November. It is during these months, when the water temperatures rise and the clarity increases that the trophy tigerfish of Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers begin to feed aggressively.

The first season the ongoing catch data indicates clearly that the strict beat rotation implemented has been a huge success. The average number of trophy fish landed per week has been consistent throughout the seasons. The discovery of excellent waters close to the headwater of the Ruhudji River has opened up a further 30km of productive waters. We are thus in a very pleasing position of being able to offer 7 individual beats for all groups.

Duration: 7 nights – 6 full days fishing


GENERAL INFORMATION
SEASON: August through mid November
CAPACITY: 8 people
Species: Tigerfish

RATES
Full week program at Lodge:
(8 rods per trip Saturday – Saturday)

Fishing Rates/person sharing
• USD 9650.00/person sharing
• Return Charter Flight USD 1,750.00/person sharing.
TOTAL USD 11,400.00/person sharing

• Observer Rates/person sharing - USD 5500.00
• Observer Day Activities/person sharing* - USD 200.00
• Observer Day Activities/person single* - USD 400.00
*Activities include game drives and river trips arranged prior to safari
NOTE: Single Supplement subject to availability.
 

INCLUDED 
  • Transfer from airport to from Seacliff on arrival in Dares Salam. Transfer from Seacliff to charter flight on morning of departure. Transfer from charter terminal to airport or Seacliff on arrival back in Dares Salaam.
  • Return charter flight to Camp – 1hr45min in a Cessna Caravan (20kg luggage limit per person).
  • 7 nights in camp – 6 full days fishing on the Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers. Fishing times sunrise to sunset.
  • Access to 120km of waters with a maximum of 8 anglers per week.
  • Professional guiding.
  • All meals, accommodation, water , soft drinks and limited beer.
  • Boats and fuel.
  • Fishing licences and concession fees.
  • Tanzania Government Tourism Levies and Conservation Fees
  • 16% Tanzania Tourism VAT.

NOT INCLUDED
  • Flights to Dares Salaam – please request details on international flight schedules to Dar es Salaam.
  • Visas USD 50 – USD100 per person obtainable on arrival (at time of publishing).
  • Any hotel accommodation and meals in Dares Salaam before or after tour (we recommend Seacliff for all pre and
  • post tour accommodation).
  • Wine and spirits – guests advised to bring their own wine and spirits from duty free.
  • Beers over allocated amount in camp.
  • Guide and Staff Gratuities.
  • Tackle.

CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Direct phone number to contact the Fly Fishing department:
  •  Jazmin Caresani +1 210 417 4065

 


Location

Dhala and Samaki Camps – Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania

In the Kilombero Valley, the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers offer one of the last remaining freshwater fishing frontiers in the world. Situated deep in the wilds of Tanzania, the Kilombero river system of up to 100km including 7km of rapids, is teeming with world record sized 20lb+ tiger fish.

General Information

Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania

In the past, trophy tiger fish have been classified as fish above 10 lbs.  This bench mark has been shattered with the average fish in this system coming home at just under 8lbs.  Here fisherman have a real opportunity of landing tiger fish of over 20lb’s, with shots at multiple trophy fish on a daily basis. In fresh water this is almost unheard of.  Now combine this fact with the speed, strength, aerial antics and aggressive nature of the tiger fish, and dump it all in two rivers flowing through one of the words last true wilderness areas, home to big game, and then you may begin to get an idea of just how unique the twin fisheries of the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers really are.

 

Season: August 1st – November 20th

Species: Tigerfish

Trip Itinerary: Saturday to Saturday 

Day 1: Morning Charter from Dar es Salaam to Camp. Welcome and briefing by head guide. 4 anglers stay at Dhalla Camp, 4 anglers move to Samaki Camp. No fishing on day of arrival as guides and staff need this time for weekly admin and maintenance. Guests have time to set up tackle and orient themselves around camp.

Day 2: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River

Day 3: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River

Day 4: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River 

Day 5: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River 

Day 6: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River

Day 7: Fish Mnyera/Ruhudji River 

Day 8: Morning charter to Dar es Salaam

Accomodations

Group Size: Group size of 8 anglers. These are split between the 2 camps in groups of 4.

Accommodation: Safari Tented Camp and Fly Camp

 

Safari Experience

DHALLA Camp (on the Mnyera River) and Samaki Camp (on the Ruhudji River) offer the adventurous fly fisherman a unique African fly fishing safari. Tented bush camps erected on each river ensure that the African safari experience is as much a part of this trip as the trophy tigers you can expect to encounter. Camps are not luxury, and due to the seasonal floods are built from scratch each season, they are practical and comfortable and allow guests and guides access to these amazing rivers

Camp Life

DHALLA CAMP(Mnyera River)

This tented camp is the base for your stay on the Mnyera River. The camp consists of 4 tents with twin or double configurations. All tents have a view overlooking the river. All tents are en suite, offering a shower and toilet. Tents are set up with twin configuration. Fall asleep to the sound of a rasping leopard, and wake up with the rising sun and splashes of feeding tiger fish, all in the privacy of your safari tent.

Meals are enjoyed in the main central camp area under thatched roof over looking the river. A covered lounge, dining room and living area completes the main camp. This area contains a small library, lounges, and electric points for charging cameras and laptops, and a comprehensive fly tying station.

SAMAKI CAMP(Ruhudji River)

This rustic bush camp is your base on the Ruhudji River. It too is erected each season and is the smaller sister of Dhalla Camp. Its location on the banks of the Ruhudji River allows access to these productive waters. Samaki camp comprises of traditional Safari tents, all en suite, with twin or double configurations. The mess area is situated in the shade of the river side forest, although most meals are enjoyed alfresco, under the stars on a beautiful sandbank in front of the camp. Samaki camp has no electricity.


 

The Fishing

Dhala Camp (main camp on the Mnyera River) and Samaki Camp (on the Ruhudji River), owned and run by the premier hunting outfitting company Kilombero North Safaris, offer the adventurous fly fisherman the ultimate African fly fishing safari. Guests have access to over 120km on two adjacent rivers, 7 km of rapids and a unique camping operation which allows us to fish remote stretches of these unspoiled rivers. Bush camps and mobile fly camping (mobile tents erected prior to our arrival) under the African stars ensure that the African safari experience is as much a part of this trip as the trophy tigers you can expect to encounter.

The majority of the fishing is done off the drift. Here our attentions are focused on the river structure which comprises logs, long sand banks, steep drop-off’s and rocky outcrops.  When conditions dictate we also make use of sand anchors and tying up to structures mid stream to focus our attention on a specific stretch of water.  All fishing is done off 16ft aluminium boats.

This river has received very little fishing pressure over the centuries. KNS and TF have strict fisheries and anti poaching controls in place to ensure that this system remains as pristine as it was 100 years ago.  The system is also extremely rich in bait fish (predominantly red finned barbs).  The combination of these factors has resulted in this population of tiger fish obtaining otherwise unheard of sizes. Trophy fish in this system are measured above 20lbs.  Be prepared to have you fly fishing paradigms shifted!

Gear and Equipment

Reels

Fly Rods

Lines Tigerfish

Flies

Recommended Clothing

Loose, comfortable, cotton material khaki clothes will be the best for your adventure.
Please note that laundry is done on a daily basis, please focus more on your tackle rather than a lot of clothes. Due to Tanzania’s altitude it can sometimes be chilly in the early mornings.
Here are some suggestions:
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts, long sleeved shirts
  • Lightweight or waterproof jacket
  • Hat / cap, Sunglasses
  • Sun screen (SPF30 or higher)
  • Insect repellent
  • Lip balm, eye drops
  • Binoculars, flashlight with extra batteries
  • Camera, comfortable walking shoes

Traveling Here

Your Final destination will be Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Julius Nyerere International Airport is Tanzania's hub airport. It currently has two terminals, with domestic and international flights departing from Terminal Two, and charters and light aircraft departing from Terminal One. Verify the departure terminal when purchasing your ticket.

 

TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1: Early morning Private Charter from Dar Es Salaam to camp, where you will be met by the guides team, transferred to camp, and briefed on your weeks stay.

Day 2 to Day 7: Six Full days fishing on the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers. Each Camp takes four guests, and each guest has the opportunity to spend 3 days on each river, in Dhala and Samaki camps respectively.

Day 8: Morning Private Charter back to Dar Es Salaam

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