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Zimbabwe Travel Guides | Fish Species Lake Kariba

Spurwing Island - Activities - on offer three times daily

* Game viewing options incorporating both the water (by boat) and land (by foot and by vehicle) - guests have access to some of the finest game and bird viewing in the country.

Game Drives

• conducted in safari Land Rovers

Game Cruises

¤ this is game viewing along the shoreline by speed boat or covered pontoon

¤ game viewing from the water adds a whole new experience to the guest's safari

Fishing Trips

* Fishing trips are offered on a half day basis - departing early morning arriving back in time for lunch, or alternatively departing after lunch arriving back just after sunset

Sanyati Gorge Scenic Safari

# This is a scenic trip up the Sanyati River Gorge directly opposite Spurwing Island by speed boat

¤ unique to Kariba is its forest of 'dead' trees which is home to a wide variety of nesting and roosting birds

¤ mid-morning cruises allow the guests to encounter elephants bathing at the waters edge, watch game coming down for a drink, and see crocodiles basking in the sun

¤ afternoon cruises will meet game coming down to the shoreline for a refreshing drink after the mid-day heat

Fishing Trips

* Fishing trips are offered on a half day basis - departing early morning arriving back in time for lunch, or alternatively departing after lunch arriving back just after sunset

* Spurwing Island offers tackle and an experienced coxswain

* Not included is the cost of fuel used and the drinks.

* The Tiger Fish, a fierce fighting fresh-water game fish, offers a thrill to those who manage to land them.

* The Kariba Bream, which is an excellent eating fish, is a challenge to the keen fisherman.

* The Spurwing Chefs are renowned for thier preparation of your catch if requested.

* Spurwing also offer a facility for the fish to be frozen to take home

Catering

All meals are served in the centrally located dining area. The dining room is open sided under thatch. We can cater for any specific dietary requirements on request e.g. vegetarian, etc

Breakfast : A full English breakfast with fresh fruit, cereals and juices.

Lunch: Cold buffet,

Dinner : Table d'hôte, Bar :

A full bar is available near to the dining room with a spectacular view over the lake and the Matusadona mountains