The indescribable surge of power and raw aggression that is the
strike of Africa’s foremost freshwater predator – the
tiger fish – is an experience that no serious angler should
miss. When hooked, a tigerfish will spend more time in the air than
the water; pound for pound the fight will beat any other freshwater
species out of the water.
Impalila Island lodge is alongside the Mambora Rapids, near the
confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, and fascinatingly on
the borders of four countries – Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and
and Botswana. Without doubt this is one of the very best locations
for tigerfish.
Impalila Island home to exceptional birdlife. A five-day stay at
the lodge should yield up to 300 species in summer and 200 species
in winter. Being in the very heart of Africa, there’s lots
of big game. Elephants come down to the river every day, and hippo,
buffalo and antelope are common.
The most rewarding game watching experience
is an evening boat expedition on the Chobe River.
