Shackletons Upper Zambezi Lodge is the ideal venue for spin, lure and fly anglers of all levels to fish in a pristine habitat for Africa’s most spectacular and sought-after game fish. Shackletons is home to record and trophy Tigerfish, Tilapia, Bream, and Catfish.

Tigerfish, the so-called ‘striped water dog’, are one of strongest kilogram-for-kilogram fighters. They attack from the side at speeds of up to 50 kph, then turn their bait around and swallow it headfirst. Their ability to bite through a lure with their razor-sharp teeth makes them an extremely exciting fish to catch.

You can also enjoy the thrill of catching a 4kg Nembwe or a 3kg Pink Happy. Shackletons offers a wide variety of trophy-sized Tilapia and Bream species, including: Nembwe, Thinface and Humpback Largemouth Bream; Redbreast, Threespot and Greenhead Tilapia; and Pink and Green Bream.

If you enjoy a deep and strong fight, then you can target one of the Catfish species like the Sharptooth that weighs up to 20kg.

Shackletons runs fishing boats ranging in size from 12’ to 26’. Highly experienced river guides accompany you on your daily outings.

Shackletons offers different fishing methods (depending on guests’ requirements, fishing conditions, and the time of the year): fly fishing, spinning, trolling and drift baiting.

Shackletons provides rods and fishing tackle (except fly fishing tackle) suitable for fishing on the mighty upper Zambezi River. Guests are welcome to bring their own fishing tackle.

Shackletons promotes a catch-and-release policy to preserve the precious fish resources of the pristine upper Zambezi River. Shackletons does allow fish to be removed from the water to be weighed and photographed provided the fish are handled carefully.