Sundowner Zambezi Lodge

Plot 8 Deka, Zambezi River, Hwange, Zimbabwe–

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Sundowner Zambezi Lodge

Hwange, Zimbabwe

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14 ft

It's time to have the adventure you've only ever dreamed of before. Join Sundowner Zambezi Lodge for an incredible fishing trip you won't forget in a hurry.

For those that are just passing through, book the day trip and see what these bountiful waters have to offer. This area is known for reeling in some record-breaking fish, so you know you'll be in for an exciting ride.

Step on board a 14' Dory-Turbo Glass skiff with 2 of your fishing friends. With a 30 HP Mariner engine, you'll be at the fishing grounds before you know it. The best area to fish is within 100m of the lodge.

You'll target ferocious Tigerfish and other freshwater game fish, such as Bream, Vundu, Yellowfish, Chessa, and Nkupe. The rapids and pools that make up their habitat results in extremely strong fish that offer you explosive and dogged fights.

Please note, this beautiful area falls under the Zambezi-kavango Transfrontier Park, which supports protection of the natural environment. All fishing is strictly on a catch and release basis.

This trip will provide you with the fly fishing equipment you need. You are welcome to bring along your own equipment too. Snacks are provided on both drinks too. Pick up can be arranged from the airport, please contact the captain for details and cost.

Book now for a trip you'll be talking about for years to come!

It's time to have the adventure you've only ever dreamed of before. Join Sundowner Zambezi Lodge for an incredible fishing trip you won't forget in a hurry.

Please note, this beautiful area falls under the Zambezi-kavango Transfrontier Park, which supports protection of the natural environment. All fishing is strictly on a catch and release basis.

Book now for a trip you'll be talking about for years to come!

Charter Operator

Sundowner Adventures

responds within an hour

Popular features

Live bait

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Food (Snacks)

Popular features

Live bait

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Food (Snacks)

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Trip date:

Group Size:

November 2026

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Group Size

2 adults • 0 children

Change

Overnight Fishing

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

2 Day Trip starts at 12:00 PM

Overnight stay, lodging

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Nov 30

US $790

Shared tour: 2 people

US $790

Shared tour: 2 people

Overnight Fishing (copy)

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

3 Day Trip starts at 12:00 PM

Overnight stay, lodging

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Nov 30

US $1,130

Shared tour: 2 people

US $1,130

Shared tour: 2 people

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FAQs about Sundowner Zambezi Lodge

What are the trip rates for Sundowner Zambezi Lodge?

Sundowner Zambezi Lodge offers the following trips to customers:

US $395 per day per person - Overnight Fishing (2 days)
US $565 per day per person - Overnight Fishing (copy) (3 days)

Which amenities are available onboard with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge?

When you book a trip with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge, you can expect the following amenity onboard:

Ice box

What's included in the trip price with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge?

Trips booked with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge include:

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Snacks

What types of fishing does Sundowner Zambezi Lodge offer?

Sundowner Zambezi Lodge offers the following type of fishing:

River fishing

What fishing techniques does Sundowner Zambezi Lodge offer?

Sundowner Zambezi Lodge offers the following fishing techniques:

Light tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly fishing
Drift fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge?

Top targeted fish species with Sundowner Zambezi Lodge include:

Carp
Catfish
Tigerfish
Yellowfish

Your operator

Sundowner Adventures

Hwange, Zimbabwe

1 Fishing Report

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Member since August 2015

Your guide, Wayne Sinclair, knows these waters like the back of his hand and will get you to the most productive spots on any given day. He and his team will work hard to accommodate all your angling need and provide you with lifetime memories.

Sundowner Adventures

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2015

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The fish you can target

Carp

Catfish

Tigerfish

Yellowfish

Carp

Catfish

Tigerfish

Yellowfish

Real catches by this captain

5 years agoWe experienced some of the highest rainfall locally and in the catchment (Angolan heights) which resulted in one of the highest levels experienced in over 40 years on the Zambezi river. The middle Zambezi is generally gorges or narrow rocky flood plain and does not have the wide sandy flood plains like the upper Zambezi but the high water levels provides ample habitat for the fish to breed and juveniles to find protection in the grass, reeds and rock pools in the flooded river banks. The water levels have now dropped with the rainy season over and majority of the excess water flushed from the barotse flood plains. The winter water temperatures are low but warmer than previous years which has resulted in the Tiger fish feeding more aggressively. By targeting the rapids just above deeper pools with sinking lines and heavy clouser & crazy charlie flies, we have been able to catch some decent size specimens. We mainly use 7-9 weight fly rods with fast sinking intermediate to fast sinking lines (DI-5 to DI-7) and large arbor reels with cork drags. The leaders are not tapered, 7-9 foot and 20-30 pound mono with 20 pound steel piano wire trace. These winter fish have got a lot of energy and hooking up into a 3-5kg Tiger fish results in some burning fingers and screaming reels. The majority of the fishing is done from the 14 ft Dory boats which are specially adapted for skimming through river sections which are shallow or have rapids. They are shallow draft and have short shaft motors.

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Capacity

3 persons

Boat length

14 ft

Year built

2005

Boat manufacturer

Dory - Turbo Glass

Boat type

Skiff

Engine model

Mariner

1 x 30HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live bait

Lures

Snacks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

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