Egypt Fishing Holidays

HOOKED ON THE NILE:

Lake Nasser in southern Egypt is one of the largest man-made lakes in Africa. It can also be the location for a wonderful fishing vacation. Deluxe Travel, organises the most professional and most interesting fishing trips on the lake.
This could well be the experience of a lifetime, not only because of the professionalism of Deluxe Travel, but also because Lake Nasser has the best Nile perch fishing in the world, as well as great Tiger fish and big catfish.

Aside from the terrific angling, the lake is a lovely place to visit. It's a magical wilderness of stunning desert scenery, setting off the sheer surface of the lake, dotted with rocky islands.
There is also an impressive variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. More than 100 species of bird have been recorded, including wild ducks, Egyptian geese, pelicans, herons, egrets, and various species of hawks, kites, falcons and eagles.

In most parts of the lake, there are also crocodile and monitor lizards. Other types of wildlife you may come across include Dorcas gazelle, jackals, desert fox, and various smaller desert mammals.

A typical safari day involves getting up at first light for a couple of hours of shore fishing. Then, after breakfast, you set off in the boats for a day that mixes trolling with more shore fishing. The safari trip involves from one to four fishing boats, supported by a supply boat (mother ship) that acts as a mobile camp and rest area. The supply boats are well-equipped, with built-in kitchen, toilet and shower. There are also large iceboxes to keep the food and drinks cold. The fishing boats have been designed to provide an ideal fishing platform, and also double up as comfortable accommodation.

An experienced English-speaking fishing guide captains each boat.

The company provides several types of fishing safari: the Lake Nasser Safari, the Nubian Safari, and the Abu Simbel Safari, as well as one-day fishing trips. The Lake Nasser Safari starts every Tuesday and ends on a Sunday. It is designed for anglers travelling alone or with a friend, who would like to join in the atmosphere of a sociable camp with other anglers. The Nubian Safari, on the other hand, can start and end on any day of the year, and can last for as long as is required; the shortest available safari is two days and one night. This gives anglers the flexibility to decide exactly how long they want to be away. This safari is ideal for two or more anglers who like to fish together. It allows them to charter one or two fishing boats, and then set out to explore the lake at their own pace.

The Abu Simbel Safaris are a series of expeditions running between Garf Hussein and Abu Simbel. This itinerary involves approximately four days exploring areas which have seldom been fished before. You also get the opportunity to visit the temples of Abu Simbel, which are among the most magnificent monuments in the world.
However, for those whose time is tight or who want fishing to be just one part of their vacation, one-day fishing trips can be organised on any day of the year.
Deluxe Travel staff will collect you from your hotel or cruise boat at 8am and transfer you to your fishing boat for a full day's fishing. You will return to Aswan at 4.30pm.
For more information on fishing holidays, contact The Deluxe Travel on info@deluxetravelegypt.com .