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.