Make 2022 the year of tiger fishing

Did you know that 2022 is the year of the tiger? With the trend of bucket list travel on the uptick, there’s never been a better time to make all your tiger fishing dreams come true in 2022.

The best time for tiger fishing

“During the annual floods in the beginning of the year, the floodplains are saturated upriver, resulting in the river replenishing its fish stocks with fingerlings,” says Kate Powell, General Manager, Marketing, Sales and Reservations for the Zambezi Queen Collection, that offers unique river safaris on the Chobe River. “The tiger fish take full advantage of the extra food which can create incredible tiger frenzies during the winter months from June up until November.”

Where to stay

Ichingo Chobe River Lodge nestled on Impalila Island in Namibia is a favourite with families, groups and those looking to catch a big one. You can also choose to stay on board one of the Chobe Princess houseboats, all of which offer smaller “tender” boats and greater flexibility when it comes to your fishing itinerary. If you choose to stay on the Zambezi Queen, we’ll do our best to accommodate a fishing trip wherever possible.

Thanks to our unique location, we offer excellent fishing safaris all year round – from the annual floods starting in March to the feeding frenzies in the winter months. Wondering when to visit us? Check out our fishing calendar.

What to bring

We provide both conventional equipment as well as flyfishing equipment for our fishing safaris. We supply rods, flies, lures, lines, leaders and reels, and all equipment is included in our all-inclusive rate so you can pack and fly lightly.

Sustainable catch of the day

Another exciting catch you can make at our lodge is the enormous catfish or barbel. In addition to these Chobe fish, the African pike, carp and Zambezi yellow fish are also worth looking out for. All tiger fishing done with the Zambezi Queen Collection is strictly on a catch and release basis only.

And if you’re not into fishing? There’s lots more to enjoy:

Photographic safaris

If you’ve ever seen the golden light of the Chobe, you’ll know what we’re talking about. The Zambezi Queen Collection’s photographic safari boat with custom-designed swivel chairs gives you greater stability and 360-degree views for a wider range of subject matter and you’ll have your own experienced safari guide who’ll help you find that perfect shot!

Birding

Spot African skimmers, rock pratincoles and the African finfoot as well as cattle egrets, fish eagles, open-billed storks, lesser-striped swallows, pied kingfishers and the striking carmine bee-eater.

Game viewing

Game viewing on the Chobe River is at its most exceptional from March to November when the weather is drier and the animals are more mobile as they search for food and water. Summer and spring also offer unique opportunities as you witness the landscape burst into life after the first rains of the season.

Book now and save

There are a few logistics you’ll need to organise before you leave – like deciding where and when to go, how to get there, and what you’ll need to bring with you. You’ll find useful information about the Chobe National Park area, as well as facts on visa and border entry requirements, transport, weather, what to pack and more here. If you have any other questions, send us an email or call us and we’ll help you as best we can.

We’re offering an incredible special offer for those eager to take the bait and tick off a trip to the Chobe River on their bucket list! View our specials here.