| Zamibia |
 From the North Western tip of Zambia emerges, one of the great rivers of Africa. From 1500m above sea level it descends, traversing six countries, before it’s epic 2574km journey ends. It is the largest river to discharge into the Indian Ocean though a delta spanning hundreds of kilometers. The Mighty Zambezi has a basin of more than 1 570 000 square kilometers and it is the lifeblood of the people and vast populations of animals that reside on the river. There are several hundred species of fish throughout the Zambezi system and it’s tributaries, some endemic, most indigenous, and they all pay homage to the Striped water dog. There is not a more fierce looking fresh water fish than the tiger. It’s common name is obvious from the lateral stripes along the body and it’s direct Latin translation provides our pseudonym, the striped water dog. It’s related to the piranha and it’s large sharp protruding teeth advertise it’s intentions. Only the Nile crocodile or flat dog ranks higher in the underwater food chain. To take this beast on fly is every fisherman’s dream, but when you consider the dynamics of the river, from flood plains to the countries it dissects, you need to select your area and time of year very carefully. From the Upper Zambezi that connects to the Chobe river system through the Kasai channel above the majestic Victoria Falls to the game rich banks of lower Zambezi above Cahorra Bassa, you can target trophy tigers and aggressive Nemwe from the comfort of a house boat or luxurious bush lodge, it’s Africa as you’ve imagined it. |
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