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Shackletons upper Zambezi lodge

Is situated in south-western Zambia on the Upper Zambezi River near Mwandi, meaning "place of plenty fish"

Experience great fishing - great birding - great photography - great getaway.

Gods Highway

Enjoy access to 130 kms on the Upper Zambezi (called "Gods Highway") by David Lingstone.

The area is a premier venue for spin, lure and fly anglers of all levels to fish for trophy Tigerfish, Bream, Tilapia and Catfish.

300 species of birds can be sighted including the African Skimmer, colonies of Carmine Bee-Eaters, White fronted Bee Eater, Olive Bee-Eater

Get away from it all and find beauty, peace and tranquility surrounded by warm Zambian hospitality. Shackletons is open all year round.

Location

Lounge approximately 140km west of Livingstone (Zambia) and 55km east of Sesheke (Zambia)

Map of The Zambezi Floodplain

Fish Species

Tigerfish.
Nembwe (Olyfkurper).
Redbreast Tilapia (Rooiborskurper).
Threespot Tilapia (Driekolkurper).
Greenhead Tilapia (Groenkop-kurper).
Pink Bream (Ligroos-kurper) – ‘Pink Happy’.
Green Bream (Groen-kurper) – ‘Green Happy’. Zambezi fish species 1 | 2
Thinface Largemouth (Smalkop-kurper).
Humpback Largemouth (Kromkop-kurper).
Sharp Tooth Catfish.

Fishing Methods

Dependant on guests’ requirements, fishing conditions, and the time of the year

Fly fishing for Tigerfish.
Fly-fishing for Bream.
Spinning for Tigerfish.
Spinning for Bream.
Trolling for Tigerfish.
Drift baiting for Tigerfish.

Catch-and-Release Policy

A catch-and-release policy to preserve the precious fish resources of the pristine Upper Zambezi River, however fish are allowed to to be removed from the water only to be weighed and photographed provided the fish are handled carefully.

Fishing Tackle

Shackletons provides guests with fishing tackle suitable for spinning, trolling and drift baiting.

Guests are welcome to bring their own fishing tackle.

Fly fishing anglers are required to bring their own fishing tackle

Accommodation

accommodates 12 guests in 6 en suite chalets (stone/thatch)
each chalet has a private deck overlooking the river
chalets comprise a bedroom with two three-quarter size beds
the en suite bathroom has a shower, hand basin and toilet
there are walk in mosquito nets and ceiling fans
safety deposit box in each chalet
electricity and plug points in each chalet

The swimming pool, sun downer deck, lounge, open dining area, and fire pit provide guests with unparalleled vistas of the Upper Zambezi River.

Meals can be taken on the sundowner deck or in the large lounge/bar/dining room area.
Sample excellent and varied cuisine with all dietary requirements catered for.

Meal times (flexible)
Breakfast 07h15 - 07h45
Lunch 13h00 - 13h30
Dinner 20h00

Early morning tea/coffee is available from 06h00 - set up is in the main lounge/dining/bar area

Welcoming drinks on arrival. Tents upper Zambezi