Tafika Safari Lodge Mana Pools
Tafika lies in the unspoilt wilderness of the Chewore safari area. The area is renowned for its tiger fishing safaris with over 40 kms of river frontage. Tafika is a fully catered camp with professional river guides.
Overview
■ fish all year round
■ fly rod – bait or lure – whatever your method of choice
■ as well as tiger and bream, fish for yellow labeo, squeakers, barbel, vundu, chessa
Accommodation
■ 7 x luxury brick under thatch chalets.
■ Each chalet has twin beds – overhead fans – stylish en suite bathroom with shower and breath taking views of the Zambezi river and Zambian escarpment.
■ Check In: 09h30 (breakfast is not included on day of arrival
Check Out: 09h00
Facilities & Activities
■ Main lodge incorporating dining room, bar and lounge area
■ Large patio with open fire pit – perfect for sundowners
■ Small plunge pool
■ Professional river guides
Rates on request
Boats – Skimmers (pontoon style) boats are equipped with 85hp motors and are ideal for the shallow waters and submerged sandbanks often encountered on this section of the Lower Zambezi.
Apart from the all-important cooler boxes with all their refreshments and packed lunches, life jackets, paddles, UHF radios and basic first aid kits are all standard equipment on the boats.
Each boat is driven by a fully licensed boat captain whose knowledge of the Zambezi River and its’ flora and fauna will lead you to the best fishing spots and game viewing areas.
Tackle – the lodge provides quality fishing equipment on the boats; including Shimano rods, reels and tackle
Catch and Release – the lodges encourages catch & release. They can organize worthwhile trophy fish mounted, however prefer to have glass fibre duplicate trophies made for clients
Note: the camp is closed from mid November – reopens beginning of April