Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge is situated in Zambia on the mighty upper Zambezi River near the village of Mwandi (meaning a place of ‘plenty fish’).

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

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

Shackletons Lodge also offers a wide variety of trophy-sized Bream and Tilapia 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 Tiger Fishing Lodge runs fishing boats ranging in size from 12’ to 26’. Highly experienced river guides accompany you on your daily outings to hunt voracious Tiger Fish on the magnificent Zambezi River.

Shackletons Lodge offers different kinds of 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 catching fearless Tiger Fish on the mighty Zambezi River. Guests are welcome to bring their own fishing tackle.

Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge 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.