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Kenya Fishing Safaris: 13 nights/14 days Fishing Safaris,
Trouting Fishing in Kenya Safari
Overview
Number of days: 13 nights/14 days Fishing Safaris
Regions: Mt. Kenya, Masai Mara, Lake Victoria, Watamu
Activities: Fishing, Game Walks, Bird Watching
Accommodation: Macushla House, Rutundu Log Cabins, Governor's
Camp, Mfangano Island Camp, Hemingway's Resort
Departure date note: Due to the weather, this trip is available
only from October to April. October to March is the best time to
experience this trip.
Introduction
Hooked on fishing? Take this unique opportunity to combine an
exiting safari with incredible fishing, in some of the most
stunning and exotic locations on earth! On this trip you’ll be
fishing on three well-known Kenyan hotspots: highland lakes,
Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean. Don’t forget to spot the
game and bush walk in between!
Starting high up on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, experience
fantastic trout fishing. An exhilarating start to your fishing
safari, enjoy the comfort of cozy log cabins and spectacular
day-long hiking and fishing trips.
From Mt. Kenya to the hot
dusty plains of the Masai Mara, a trip to Kenya would not be
complete without a few days on safari. With two nights at the
luxurious Governor’s Camp, enjoy fabulous game viewing for the
“Big Five” animals and a ‘safari back in time’.
After two days on
safari, fly by private charter to Mfangano Island, famous for
its excellent year-round Nile Perch fishing. With its private
fleet of specialized fishing boats, equipment and experienced
crew, this island retreat is an angler’s dream.
The final angler fantasy
has to be the deep blue sea. Your last stop is Hemingway’s
Resort on the Indian Ocean, internationally renowned for
billfish and other record breaking game fish.
Day 1 On arrival at the
Nairobi international airport, you will be met by
ourrepresentative and transferred to Macushla House. Located in
the suburb of Langata, Macushla House gives a quiet, peaceful
stopover in this busy city area. With six spacious bedrooms, two
lounges, a private study, bar, pool and dining room, Macushla
caters for both the business and the holiday travelers. A
delicious range of fresh, home cooked meals, served throughout
the day, provide fine dining at your convenience. Located close
to the Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Park
and the Animal Orphanage, Macushla is the perfect place to start
your safari adventure. Overnight at Macushla House.
Days 2 After breakfast
you will be transferred at 08:15 to the domestic airport, to
catch the 09:15 Air Kenya flight to Nanyuki. Here you will be
met by your own private charter flight to the Rutundu Cabins.
Rutundu is situated on the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya at
10,200 feet, just above the forest line. These log cabins
overlook Lake Rutundu in total privacy, surrounded by alpine
vegetation.
Lake Rutundu and Lake
Alice, both a scenic hike from the cabins, are stocked with
rainbow trout, averaging 2-3 pounds, with the larger fish
weighing 6 pounds. Not many people can say they’ve caught a
trout within 5 km of the equator! There are three casting
platforms and a boat/punt, as well as plenty of keen and
experienced hands to help you.
Rutundu’s two cozy log
cabins, each with open fires and two en-suite bedrooms, are
ideal for small groups. The wonderful staff will take care of
your every need. Full board and overnight at the Cabins.
Day 3 Today, enjoy
hiking and fishing on Lake Alice. There is a beautiful walk
around Lake Alice, through Giant Groundsel and heather forests.
In contrast to this moorland terrain, the Cedar and Podo forest,
a half hour drive below Rutundu, provides lovely walks and
picnic sites. Nearby, the Kizita River Gorge offers a crystal
clear river, with small brown trout. Full board and overnight at
the Cabins.
Day 4 It’ll be an early
start this morning as you board your charter flight to back to
Nanyuki, where you will catch the 10:00 flight to the Masai
Mara. It would be criminal to travel to Kenya and not visit one
of its best-known safari parks! The Mara is so rich in game and
bird life that even this short visit will provide you with some
spectacular wildlife memories to add to your fishing adventure.
You will spend the next
two nights at Little Governor’s Tented Camp. Enjoy bush walks
and game drives, as well as the pure luxury of this famous camp.
Overnight and full board at the Camp.
Day 5 Located to the
south of Nairobi, and bordering Tanzania, the Masai Mara forms
part of the huge Serengeti eco-system. The Mara spreads over
1510 square km of rolling plains, sudden rocky outcrops and
green winding rivers.
Not only is the Mara
blessed with this stunning landscape, but also its animal
diversity is one of the greatest in Africa. Surrounded by the
grazing lands of the Masai people, the Mara is a sanctuary for
all of the “Big Five” animals: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino
and leopard. The sweet grasses and abundant water ensure a full
compliment of plains game such as the impala and Thompsons
gazelle. The deep river pools provide homes for hippo and
crocodiles.
Each year, generally in
August/September, the Mara is host to the spectacular Wildebeest
Migration, one of the natural wonders of the world! Literally
millions of these awkwardly shaped ungulates move across the
open plains in an endless stream stretching from horizon to
horizon. The movement of this vast herd is fascinating in
itself, but seldom a day goes by without the added bonus of
watching the predators that follow the herd. Lion, leopard,
cheetah and wild dogs rely on the herd for food. Spotting one of
these magnificent predators is more or less guaranteed at this
time.
You may enjoy, if you
wish, up to three game drives today. Or why not stretch your
legs and have a good walk through this wild bush land with your
guide? Overnight and full board at the Camp.
Day 6 This morning you
will board a private charter for a 40-minute flight and then a
relaxing 15-minute boat ride to Mfangano Island on Lake
Victoria.
Mfangano Island Camp, a
small remote hideaway on Mfangano Island, is a perfect place to
explore fishing on Lake Victoria. This great lake has romantic
associations as the source of the River Nile, ever since
explorers such as Speke and Burton came to the area at the end
of the last century.
Mfangano Island Camp
occupies an entire secluded bay on the western shores of the
island, situated under ancient fig trees right by the lakeshore.
The six rooms all offer complete privacy and en-suite bathrooms
with bath and shower. Decorated in the ethnic style, all rooms
have four poster beds and private verandas, which gives them a
special charm and romance. Each room is open to the lake and
offers uninterrupted views and spectacular sunsets.
The centre of Mfangano
Island Camp is the cozy sitting room and dining room, both open
to the lake shore. Here you can sit and listen to the waves,
feel the breeze in your hair, read a book or watch the dhows on
the lake. The cormorants dive for fish or spread their wings to
dry in the sun and the fish eagles call from the treetops.
The meals in Mfangano
Island Camp are superb. Fresh salads and the daily catch served
with fresh, crusty bread and chilled wine.
The lush hillside and
Camp surrounds are abundant with indigenous plants and flowers.
In the early morning, fleets of multi coloured fishing boats
gracefully sail past the bay, and in the evening spectacular
sunsets are seen as the sun dips below the unbroken lake
horizon. The fishing is excellent, the bird life is unsurpassed
and seeing the families of otters is an added bonus. You can
also enjoy walks through lush vegetation on top of the hills or
along the lake shore. For those interested in culture, there is
the possibility to visit a Luo family and experience their
day-to-day life or the school in the next village. Overnight and
full board at the Camp.
Day 7-8 Lake Victoria is
the second largest fresh water lake in the world; only Lake
Superior in North America is larger. The lake is unusual in many
ways. She does not lie in a deep trough created by the Great
Rift Valley, as do Lakes Tanganyika, Turkana, Malawi or Manyara,
but rather sits in a shallow basin that is rarely more than 230
feet deep. Victoria is also a fresh water lake, unusual in an
area where streams that travel through highly mineralized lavas
feed most lakes, resulting in alkaline and undrinkable waters.
Lake Victoria was the
object of European exploration in the 19th century, as the
source of the Nile became the object of heated debate and much
conjecture. The famous British explorers, Burton and Speke, set
out in search of the magical ‘source’. Speke claimed Lake
Victoria, but Burton disagreed, and voluble debates were held in
the Geographic Societies of Europe before Speke was proven
correct.
The Lake is surrounded
by gently rolling, lush green hills. The area is known for its
Nile Perch fishing and scenic beauty, offering a stunning
contrast to the yellow brown plains and semi-desert savanna that
surround it.
Mfangano has its own
private fleet of 22 foot, open decked ‘Vixens’ made from
specialized fiberglass, which are at your disposal while on the
island. Each has an experienced skipper and can take up to 5
people. This part of the lake is well respected for its
year-round fishing success, but the best times are usually in
June and December. The average Nile perch weighs in at 50
pounds…monsters have been reported! Directly in front of the
main lodge is a jetty, which takes you out into the clear waters
where you can cast or simply sit lazily waiting for that bite.
All activities and
fishing trips from the island are included. The camp managers
will be happy to assist and advise you on the best places and
times to fish. Enjoy your two days here! Overnight and full
board at the Camp.
Day 9 Catch your private
charter back to the Masai Mara, where you will catch the 11:00
flight to Nairobi and then later fly to Malindi and transfer to
Hemingway’s Resort in Watamu.
Hemingways is world
famous for its luxurious accommodation, delicious cuisine and
fantastic fishing. Just walking into the bar offers you a
fishing lesson with its original photographs and fish trophies
decorating every wall!
There are two sizes of
fishing boats at Hemingways: 23 feet for up to two anglers and
33 feet and bigger for up to four anglers. All the boats are
fully equipped with lifesaving and fire fighting equipment,
radio links between boats and shore, revolving fighting chairs
with footrests and all necessary fishing paraphenalia. The crew
are well versed both with beginning and experienced anglers.
You’ll be in good hands all the way!
The East African coast
offers you some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world,
including the opportunity to catch the Fantasy Slam. Striped,
black and blue Marlin are frequently caught near Watamu, as well
as Sailfish, Dorado, yellow fin tuna, Giant Trenally, Wahoo,
sharks and Kingfish. Overnight drift or troll fishing for
Broadbill is a Hemingway’s specialty; their boats hold all the
world records for Broadbill Swordfish on fly! Overnight and half
board at Hemingway’s.
Day 10 Today you can do
as little or as much as you please. Hemingway’s offers very
exciting activities but also has an air of peace and relaxation.
With two delightful swimming pools, kilometers of white beach
and luxurious rooms with terraces overlooking the sea, you’ll
find just the spot to put your feet up and relax! Overnight and
half board at Hemingway’s.
Day 11 Today you have a
full (10 hour) day out on one of Hemingway’s deep sea fishing
boats with one of their top skippers. Enjoy your day on the
Indian Ocean and hopefully come back with a Marlin, Sailfish or
even a shark! Hemingway’s practice Billfish “Tag and Release” so
don’t be disappointed if you come back with merely a flag to
show for your efforts! Overnight and half board at Hemingway’s.
Day 12 Another early
start this morning as you enjoy another trip out into the deep.
This time it’s only a half-day out at sea, returning in time for
a well-deserved lunch and a relaxing afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight and half board at Hemingway’s.
Day 13 Today you embark
on your final trip of your fishing safari. It’s your last change
to catch that giant! A full 10-hour day of fishing. Tight lines!
Overnight and half board at Hemingway’s.
Day 14 Spend the morning
at your leisure. Later today, you will catch the flight to
Nairobi where you will be met and transferred to the
international airport for your return flight home.
Includes: All transfers,
all accommodation and meals (full board at Rutundu Cabins,
Little Governors and Mfangano, bed & breakfast at Macushla
House, half board in a superior room at Hemingway’s), activities
as listed above including all fishing trips, equipment,
skippers/guides, National Park entrance fees, local taxes and
all internal flights.
Excludes: All drinks,
lunch and dinner at Macushla House, lunch at Hemingway’s,
telephone calls, personal purchases, tips, visas and
international flights.
NOTE: Due to the
weather, this trip is available only from October to April.
October to March is the best time to experience this trip.
Animals and people both
need land. Ecotourism provides an alternative income for the
people, leaving space for the migratory animals. Eco-resorts
actively supports the villages and projects that are protecting
East Africa's environment and culture.
We develop self-help
eco-projects, which promote wildlife conservation. We also
educate both our consumers and our partner camps with two free
ezines. We use renewable energy products, reduce paper and
plastic consumption in our office and have left the natural
vegetation unscathed, resulting in duiker and monitor lizards
visiting the office!
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