The Desert Lake Experience, Nile Perch Fishing Adventure

A fishing safari on Lake Nasser is as close to the real meaning of the word "safari" as you are likely to find – a style of mobile camping that combines comfort with the incredible experience of being out in real wilderness.

Most anglers visiting this unique desert lake for the first time catch the largest freshwater fish of their lives. Almost everyone achieves this goal and enjoys an angling adventure that they will never forget.

As well as terrific angling, Lake Nasser is a fantastic place to visit, where stunning desert scenery borders clean waters that in turn are dotted with countless rocky outcrops and islands. There is an atmosphere of tranquility, vastness and adventure – as befits a wilderness where anglers have hundreds of square kilometers to themselves.

People with a sense of adventure and a love of nature and the outdoors will find our boat safaris fit the bill in every possible way.

Boat Safaris

A boat safari is similar to the old style African safari where cross country vehicles are used for game viewing and traveling and are supported by a large truck carrying the camping equipment and safari staff. Fundamentally, the African Angler is the same except we use boats instead of 4 x 4 vehicles. Our fishing boats replace the cross country vehicles and our mother ships the large truck. The boat safari style of camping is comfortable but still maintains the adventurous atmosphere of being out in the wilds.

Fishing Boats

An experienced English speaking fishing guide captains each fishing boats.

The fishing boats are built by The African Angler in Aswan and are designed for tough work in remote areas.  Each of our eleven fishing boats are fitted with long-range fuel tanks, a 12v lighting system, a fish-finder, scales up to 220lb. and plenty of storage area for your equipment.

The bow deck and stern decks provide ideal casting platforms and there is an all round deck in case a quick maneuver is needed when a big fish takes a dive under the boat.

Each boat has on board sleeping facilities with two bunks that have full-sized single mattress. At night the cabin can be enclosed by canvas, providing a cozy sheltered sleeping area. Many anglers enjoy the unique and peaceful experience of sleeping under the desert stars on the upper deck, which has a ladder access.

Mother Ship

Mother ships are an essential component of a well organized safari unit and enable comfortable camps to be set up close to the best fishing areas.

The African Angler has four of these units and each one is well appointed. There is plenty of space to relax and have sit down meals. All are fitted with a toilet & shower, a built-in kitchen, and large iceboxes to keep drinks cool. The mother ships carry all the provisions, fuel, cook, service staff, helpers etc. Leaving the fishing boats free to get on with the job they are designed for … to catch fish.

Most people are pleasantly surprised at the standard of food on safari. The style of cooking is a blend of western tastes merged with Nubian cuisine, which is superb, so if you are planning on losing weight then think again! With approximately one member of staff per angler, there is little to do except relax and fish to your heart’s content. 

Safari Staff

African Angler safari staff and fishing guides are all Nubians who are the people that inhabited the Nile Valley before it was flooded by Lake Nasser. The Nubian people have a proud and rich heritage that dates back to long before the pharaohs were in control of ancient Egypt. To this day they still maintain distinct traditions, architecture, and their own language, even though they had to migrate into Egypt or south to the Sudan after Lake Nasser swamped much of their traditional homeland.

One of the most important requirements for a successful safari is a good guide. We take this seriously and devote time and effort in selecting and training our guides. To become an African Angler guide requires a minimum of 18 months training as an assistant guide before we consider giving them command of a fishing boat. When we select our guides we look for what we call a ‘hunting instinct’ and a genuine feel for fishing. There is an excellent ‘esprit de corps’ amongst our Nubian staff, they are proud of the work they do and you can’t beat them for their spontaneous and genuine friendship.

Lake Nasser Safari, Guide prices, please contact us to confirm.

2006 & 2007	3 persons per boat		2 Persons per  boat
	6 Days	13 Days	6 Days	13 Days
Jun 12 to Oct 09	£590	£1,070	£690	£1,185
Oct 16 to Dec 31	£750	£1,345	£845	£1,495
Jan 01 to Jan 22	£695	£1,245	£790	£1,390
Jan 29 to Mar 12	£595	£1,080	£700	£1,195
Mar 19 to May 07	£760	£1,355	£860	£1,500
May 14 to Jun 04	£695	£1,245	£790	£1,390
Jun 11 to Sep 24	£595	£1,080	£700	£1,195
Oct 01 to Oct 22	£695	£1,245	£790	£1,390
Oct 29 to Dec 31	£760	£1,355	£860	£1,500
Single Room Supplement   £60

 

The Lake Nasser Safari is designed for anglers who would like to come on their own or with a friend and then join in the atmosphere of a sociable camp with other anglers. 

Anglers who book a single place on a safari are welcome. We will guarantee your place and then try to find a suitable partner for you to fish with and if not we will team you up with a trainee guide to fish a second rod for you.

The safari unit is made of two or three fishing boats, supported by a mother ship that acts as a mobile camp and rest area.

The safari price is per person and includes the ‘Arrival & Departure Package’ which takes care of your travel arrangements from your arrival at either Cairo Luxor or Aswan airport until you board your home bound flight. Pease see page 4 below for details.

The Lake Nasser Safari starts every Tuesday and ends on a Sunday while the ‘Arrival & Departure package’ is for a Monday arrival into Egypt and the following Monday is the home bound flight. If required you can come for two or more weeks.

If you would like to make your own arrangements to arrive in Aswan then deduct £120 from the safari cost.  (£110.00 for 2006)

 

Nubian Safari (Private Safari) Guide prices, please contact us to confirm

2006 & 2007	3 in a boat		2 in a boat
	2 to 4 Days	5 days up	2 to 4 Days	5 days up
Jun 12 to Oct 16	₤90	₤80	₤110	₤100
Oct 17 to Dec 31	₤125	₤115	₤145	₤133
Jan 1 to Jan 22	₤100	₤90	₤125	₤115
Jan 23 to Mar 12	₤90	₤80	₤115	₤100
Mar 13 to May 07	₤115	₤100	₤145	₤135
May 8 to Jun 04	₤100	₤90	₤125	₤115
Jun 05 to Sep 24	₤90	₤80	₤115	₤100
Sep 25 to Oct 15	₤100	₤90	₤125	₤115
Oct 16 to Dec 31	₤115	₤100	₤145	₤135

 

A Nubian safari can start and end on any day of the year and can last for as long as is required which is ideal for anglers who would like to have the flexibility of deciding how long they want to stay on a fishing safari.

This safari offers a degree of independence which many anglers prefer and is ideal for two anglers or a small group of friends who would like to set out and explore the lake, at their own pace, on a fishing adventure that has few equals anywhere.

A supply boat carries the requirements for a comfortable camp and the safari staff will cook great meals and keep drinks cold.

When 6 anglers book a safari together then the 6^th angler (the organizer) is entitled to a 40% discount from their safari cost. Please ask us for details.

The cost of this safari does not include the Arrival and Departure Package (see page 4).  If you would like to include this package the cost is an additional £120 and £60 for a single room supplement.  (£110.00 for 2006)

The price table is based on the cost per person for each day or part of a day spent on the lake.

Abu Simbel Safari

2006 & 2007	3 persons in a boat		2 persons in a boat
	1 Week	2 Weeks	1 Week	2 Weeks
Oct 23 to Oct 30	₤690	£1,235	₤780	₤1,380
Oct 30 to Nov 06	₤775	£1,365	₤865	₤1,495
Apr 09 to Apr 16	₤775	£1,365	₤865	₤1,495
Apr 16 to Apr 23	₤775	£1,365	₤865	₤1,495
May 07 to May 14	₤690	£1,235	₤780	₤1,380
May 14 to May 21	₤690	£1,235	₤780	₤1,380
Oct 22 to Oct 29	₤775	£1,365	₤865	₤1,495
Oct 29 to Nov 05	₤775	£1,365	₤865	₤1,495
Single Room Supplement   £60

It is difficult to comprehend the sheer size of Lake Nasser, with an area of 2,000 square miles and a shore line of some 4,500 miles; this lake is the size of an English county! Because of the long distances involved we have been content to fish the top two thirds of the lake while the bottom third still remains relatively unexplored.

We have now allocated a safari unit to operate safaris between Garf Hussein and Abu Simbel on selected dates.

This itinerary involves exploring areas which are not as heavily fished as the North of the lake. The current IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) all tackle world record, a Nile perch of 230lb, was caught by one of our American anglers in this area south of Amada.

An added bonus, on this safari, is a visit to the temples of Abu Simbel which are among the most magnificent monuments in the world.

Prices include the Arrival & Departure Package (see page 4).

 

Day Fishing

You can come on a Day Fishing trip on any day of the year. We will collect you from your hotel or cruise ship at 08.00am and then transfer you to your fishing boat for full day’s fishing. We return to Aswan approximately 4.30pm where we will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise ship.

An experienced fishing guide will captain the fishing boat.  We provide each boat with up to three sets of rods, reels and a box of lures; you only have to pay extra if you loose any lures. A quality picnic lunch is included in the price and there is an ice box full of soft drinks and beer, which is paid for at the end of the day. On a day trip a fishing boats will comfortably carry up to four people, with up to three fishing at a time.

 

Cost per Person per Day:  1 Person £125 -           2 People £90 - 3 People £70 - 4 People £60

 

                                                                                   

Stealth Boats

Stealth Boats provide anglers with an alternative fishing platform to fish areas more quietly and efficiently. The main fishing boats have to be big enough to live in, and whilst they are also excellent fishing platforms a stealth boat has an advantage; it can be quietly drifted or rowed over underwater promontories or past rocky drop-offs, allowing anglers to cast lures, or wobble dead bait without the commotion caused by a bigger boat.  

The Stealth Boats we use are light aluminum skiffs known as “Sea Ark's” which are powered with 10HP or 15HP engines. The Sea Ark is also light enough to be easily towed by the larger boats between fishing grounds.

A Stealth Boat holds only two people; if you want to use one on your own, it is important you have the experience to handle small boats.  

You can book a Stealth Boat for the same number of days as the safari you have booked. Cost £25 per day

Catch & Release Policy

The African Angler practices a strict catch and release policy however, we do kill the occasional Nile perch for the kitchen.