Deposit non-refundable.
Deposits are non-refundable but the full amount can be put towards your next trip with us, within 12 months.
Cahora Bassa Safaris Island Lodge
+ 9
Our private fishing lodge sleeps up to 20 people and offers the best fishing experience on Cahora Bassa. Our friendly staff and reliable equipment will make your self-catering stay pleasant and memorable. Tigerfish are the main fish of interest but our favourite spots are home to all species, inluding but not limited to Vundu, Bream, Cornish Jack, Bottlenose and various others.
Availability
Terms
Trip Includes
Fishing license
Housekeeping
Laundry
Trip does NOT Include
Beverages
We will arrange your preferred beverages for you. We charge a 10% procurement fee on your receipt value.
Guiding
Guides are available periodically. Please enquire specifically for a guided tour!
Meals
We will arrange your preferred meals for you. We charge a 10% procurement fee on your receipt value.
Pick-up service
Air, Road and Boat transfers are available. Please confirm group size before expecting a quote.
Tips
Tips are made solely at your discretion, although our camp standard is R100 per person per day.
Transportation
Air, Road and Boat transfers are available. Please confirm group size before expecting a quote.
Policies
You keep catch
Catch & release
We prefer to release our catches but if you hook a fish badly and it has a poor chance of survival it would be better served in the pot!
Crew keeps catch
Cancellation
Fishing
Species
Tigerfish
Catfish
Tilapia
Bream
Types of Fishing
Lake fishing
River fishing
Fishing Techniques
Spinning
Light tackle
Fly fishing
Trolling
Bow fishing
Bottom fishing
Drift fishing
Gear
Bait
Rod holders
Rods & Reels
Tackle box
Boat
Boat Specs
2 x Fibrecraft Pelicans
These 10-pax boats handle the rough water extremely well and offer a great fishing platform for all species!!
Accommodation
Cahora Bassa Safaris
Accomodation type:
Lodge
Capacity:
20 guests
Distance to fishing area:
10 metres
Operator
Manager
Mitchell Pentolfe
Operator since 2010
Fishing is about being on the water with family, friends and good tunes; catching a fish is an absolute bonus!
Mitchell Pentolfe
Manager
Operator since 2010
How to get there
Vinho, Tete Province, Mozambique
Road transfers are available from Tete International Airport to the South Bank of the dam, thereafter a 20 minute boat transfer to the island is necessary and refreshments on ice are guaranteed! Air Charters to the dam are available at certain times of the year. There is secure parking is available at the boat transfer collection point should you choose to drive in yourself!
Book with 50% deposit
Once the lodge confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 50% deposit to guarantee the reservation.
Pay remaining balance to the manager
The remaining balance will be paid directly to the lodge up to 7 days before the trip.
The following payment methods are available: