You won't be strapped for places to visit in Africa when it comes to fishing, as the continent holds some of the best game, fly fishing and deep sea fishing opportunities in the world
Africa holds incredible opportunities for fisherman. From deep sea sports fishing, looking for marlin, tuna and sailfish to exceptional fresh water and ocean fly fishing. Goliath tiger and large nile perch, two very sought after species, also live in the African waters.
From Abidjan on the Ivory coast to Hemingways on the Kenyan coast, fisherman lodges are dotted along Africa's coastline. Mozambique, Angola, Namibia and South Africa also have great fishing orientated accommodation for fishing and angling both in salt and fresh water.
Experience Fishing on these popular safaris
Itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Tropical African Island Holiday (11 days)
This island getaway to Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar is ideal for honeymoon couples or anyone looking for white beaches and lots of diving, snorkeling and other ocean activities
Price on Request
per person
11 days
Botswana Green Season Safari (7 days)
Experience three of Botswana's highlights – the Central Kalahari, Okavango Delta and Kwando Linyanti – wilderness areas that take you from arid desert to lush wetlands
$ 4,165
£ 3,164
R 60,985
€ 3,751
per person
7 days
Wildebeest Migration, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Journey (12 days)
This blockbuster Tanzania safari will show you the best of the country's outstanding wildlife and the beach paradise of Zanzibar
$ 8,550
£ 6,496
R 125,191
€ 7,700
per person
12 days
More on Fishing
In Kenya, the Pemba Channel just off the south coast is the best place for salt water sports fishing and game fishing. Marlin, sailfish, tuna and giant trevally are all found here.
In South Africa, the south coast is a particularly good place for elf, dageraad, kobs, blue rays and sharks like giant raggies, bronzies and dusky flathead. The boat rides also give travellers the chance to see dolphins, whales and abundant birdlife.
Mozambique has a wide variety of fish, including queen fish, barracuda, mackerel and yellowfin tuna. The big attraction, however, is the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of five islands and protected national park. Here, travellers can catch giant black marlin, wahoo or sailfish.
The best place to visit for big game fishing is the South Coast of Angola. The entire stretch of coastline is great for fishing, with bream, rock cod, barbel, African yellow fish, tarpon, blue marlin, sailfish, jack trevally, cuberra snappers, threadfin, large sand sharks and an array of predator sharks.
Henties Bay is known as the fishing mecca of the Namibian coast. The fish are attracted to the area because it's rich in plankton. Some of the species include kabeljou, West Coast steenbrass, and kolstert.
The Zambezi River is Africa's best freshwater fishing destination. It has its origins in the low-lying floodplains where Zambia, Congo (Brazzaville) and Angola meet. Water flows from these mountenous areas to the northwest into the Congo system and then drains into the Atlantic, but it also runs southwest into the Zambezi system that flows to the Indian Ocean.
