Bream Thinface

Your itinerary will be tailor made to best suit your needs and interests.

The houseboat is moored at a different location each night. Two tender boats accompany the KubuQueen and these are used to explore the channels and lagoons in the area.

One of the world's finest freshwater fighting fish inhabits these waters and guests have the opportunity to go out on the tender boats to try their hand at hooking into the mighty Tiger Fish.

Nature Walks can also be conducted on some of the larger islands found along the river.

Guests:
Maximum 6 Guests accomodation on board. Up to 12 guests incorporating accomodation in bedded tents on islands (safari style).

Accomodation:
2 Cabins with double beds
Upper deck - Open Air bedroom with 2 single beds (mosquito nets provided)
Seperate toilet and basin
Comfortable lounge area and bar as well as dining area
Fully equipped kitchen and bar
2 swampcruiser aluminium fishing tender boats in tow

Crew:
Greg Thompson
Kate Thompson
1 deckhand

Length:
12 metres.

Engines:
Powered by 2 60hp, 4 stroke Mariner Outboard Engines.

Speed:
7 knots.

Power:
12/220 volt systems.

Mooring:
Shakawe Village, The Panhandle, Northern Botswana.

GAME FISHING SAFARI:
Opt for either half or full day professionally guided fishing safaris by motorized boat on the Komati River. The main species targeted is the mighty tiger fish, which is known for its supreme fighting spirit and is pound for pound regarded as the premier fighting game fish in the world.
• Conventional tackle
• Fly fishing for tiger fish

ANGLING:
Island View Lodge is ideally situated to offer anglers the opportunity to fish 140 Km's of spectacular unspoilt Zambezi River from the Mombovo rapids at the tip of the Caprivi to Katima Mulilo in the north.The legendary Tigerfish regarded by many as the finest freshwater game fish in Africa is the main species targeted by the majority of anglers visiting Island View Lodge.

Renowned for its aggressive strike, savage ferocity and spectacular aerial displays when hooked, this worthy adversary with its sleek silver blue body, bone plated mouth and razor sharp teeth certainly lives up to its scientific name "Hydrocynus vittatus" which aptly translates to "striped river dog". Although the Tigerfish might be considered "King of the river" we must not forget the lesser royalty such as the Thinface, Brownspot and Humpback Largemouth Bream; Nembwe; Green and Pink Bream; Redbreast, Greenhead, and Threespot Tilapia; Sharptooth Catfish and African Pike which inhabit these waters and are worthy adversaries in their own right providing anglers with excellent sport fishing

Island View Lodge has available all the necessary facilities such as a fleet of well maintained boats, experienced fishing guides, a well stocked tackle shop, rod and reel hire, earthworms and fresh bait, lunch packs, liquid refreshments and most importantly we possess the knowledge and expertise to ensure that you fish the most productive locations on the river in search of that trophy specimen.A visit to Island View Lodge is a unique never to be forgotten experience with memories of leaping Tigerfish, spectacular sunsets, golden sandbanks, basking crocodiles and crisp star lit nights forever etched in your memory. Experience It!!

BOATING:
Our well maintained fleet of boats can be hired on a hourly half-daily or daily basis. All boats are hired with an experienced guide.

RIVER GUIDES:
Our experienced river guides will assist and advise on the best angling methods, bait selection and locations to fish.
Experience the thrill of angling at renowned spots such as False Mwandi, Mwandi, Tiger Alley, Grey Banks, Golden Pond and Jo Jo's.