Too big to catch on a fly rod - or is it??This safari is for fishermen who would like to charter a safari unit for their own personal use which offers a degree of independence many anglers prefer. The safari is perfect for two anglers or a group of friends who would like to set out and explore the lake on a private fishing adventure which has few equals anywhere.
This safari can start or end on any day of the year and last for as long as is required (minimum charter 2 nights and 3 days). You will have the exclusive use of a Mother Ship and its safari crew in attendance and you can make your own decisions about when to move camp and the pace you would like to set for your safari. This safari offers a great opportunity for reasonably good anglers to do their own thing; your fishing guide will show you the best fishing areas and then between you decide on strategy and how long you want to spend in each area.
Pre or Post Tours
If you would like to combine this fishing holiday with visiting some of ancient Egypt’s incredible monuments then please let us know; with 17 years experience of Egypt we are in a good position to help you arrange an itinerary.
Arrivals and Departure Package
We do not include the cost of an arrival and departure package in the price of a Private Fly Fishing Safari because many anglers like to include this safari as part of a holiday itinerary to Egypt and do not need the arrival arrangements. We will collect you from Aswan airport, your hotel, or cruise ship and transfer you direct to the Lake to start your safari. At the end of the safari we will return you to Aswan.
Basking 50 to 60 pound Nile perch
If you would like to come on this Private Safari as your main holiday we can organize the following arrival and departure travel arrangements for you. The sample itinerary below shows how the arrival and departure package works. You will find the cost of this package in the price panels below.
Start Day: Any day of the year
Duration: As long as is required the minimum charter is 3 days and 2 nights
Starts & Ends: Cairo or Luxor
Day 1 - Welcome to Egypt
Depending on the international flight you book to Egypt, you can plan to arrive at either Cairo or Luxor International airport, where a representative from American Express (Egypt) will meet you on arrival. You will then be transferred to a first class hotel for your first nights’ accommodation.
Day 2 - Start Safari
We will transfer you from your hotel to either Cairo or Luxor airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan an African Angler representative will meet you and transfer you directly to the safari start point.
When booking your flight ticket into Aswan from Cairo or Luxor, to ensure you get maximum fishing time, try to arrange for your arrival time in Aswan to be no later than 8.30 and 9.30am.
On Safari
The number of days you have booked for your private safari will be spent fishing on Lake Nasser.
All meals and hot beverages 
Coming into camp for a lunch breakare included whilst on Safari.
Departure - Safari Ends
The safari ends in the late afternoon when we will transfer you from the lake to Aswan for your onward travel arrangements. Depending on your international flight arrangements you will spend a night in a first class hotel in Aswan, Luxor or Cairo.
Farewell to Egypt
Transfer to airport to connect with your international flight from Luxor or Cairo airport home.
Flights to Egypt
Flights to Egypt and the internal flights within Egypt are not included in the price. Flights to Egypt are not expensive; prices vary so it’s worth doing some research. Refer to Make a Booking for recommended contacts to assist you with finding a suitable flight.
You have the option of starting this holiday by flying into either Cairo or Luxor.
Cairo: If you fly into Cairo then you might consider arriving a few days earlier to visit some of Egypt’s famous antiquities; let us know and we will be pleased to help you with your arrangements. There are regular daily connecting flights between Cairo and Aswan.
Luxor: Luxor is closer to Aswan, a convenient and cost effective start point for your holiday. Luxor’s international airport has frequent charter flights and Egypt Air scheduled flight connections with the UK and most European countries. The transfer to Aswan is either by road or air; we will assist with these arrangements.
INFORMATION
Our Nubian guides will take you to the fish
This safari can start and end on any day of the year; stay as long as is required, the minimum charter is 3 days and 2 nights.
Click a heading in the left navigation panel for more detailed information about…. Safari Crew, Safari Units or Life on Safari
Fishing Platform Options
There are three options for the style of fishing boat unit you can charter for your safari. In each case your fishing boat unit will have a supporting mother ship for night stops, your meals and resting up with a cold beer. See below the price panel on this page for more details about our fishing boats.
Fishing Boat on its own
Chartering one of our live aboard fishing boats on its own is a good option if you would like to combine fly fishing with conventional lure fishing. Our fishing boats are ideal for trolling but they are too big to be used for drift casting; the best method is to use them for conventional trolling while you are looking for a suitable shore area where you can get off and cast a fly from the bank.
Fishing Boat and Stealth Boat Combo
This combination of two boats allows you to use the fishing boat as your main form of transport and accommodation and the stealth boat as an additional casting platform. Use the Fishing Boat to reach productive fishing areas, towing the Stealth Boat, then use this smaller boat for carefully fishing each area without the disturbance of the bigger boat. Fishing boats are comfortable trolling platforms when you want to take a break from fly fishing.
Stealth Boats can be quietly drifted or rowed over underwater promontories or past rocky drop-offs, allowing anglers to cast or troll flies without the commotion caused by bigger boats. They accommodate two anglers, are skippered by an experienced fishing guide and can easily be towed while travelling. They are very fast and can quickly reach fishing areas.
House Boat and Stealth Boat Combo:
Live comfortably aboard a house boat and use a stealth boat for fishing. A house boat sleeps four comfortably in two cabins but can also accommodate up to six persons if two sleep on the sun deck and enjoy the uniq
Working with a stealth boatue experience of sleeping under the desert stars. The house boat has a small galley and there are also on board toilet and shower facilities.
Chartering these two boats is the ideal way to include your family on a fishing holiday, while they explore the lake in a comfortable house boat, you can go fishing. This combo also works well for small groups of friends; the more of you sharing a house boat the less expensive the safari becomes for each individual.
The cost of a House & Stealth Boat Combo includes the use of one stealth boat which will accommodate two fishermen and an experienced fishing guide.
Safari Prices
Prices in the panels below are per person per day or for part of a day.
We have a range of discounts aimed at helping group organizers and families take advantage of this unique style of holiday, refer to the web page heading Make a Booking.
Please select your preferred currency from the tabs below.
Prices are subject to change if there are any major currency fluctuations.
There will be no surcharge if you have already booked and paid a deposit for your holiday.
British Pounds
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Start on any day of the year; stay as long as is required, the minimum charter is 3 days and 2 nights
Cost per person per day or part of a day.
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Number of people sharing a live aboard fishing boat
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2 share
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3 share
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4 share
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Fishing Boat
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£187
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£142
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n/a
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Fishing Boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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£228
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£165
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£133
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House boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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£237
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£168
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£139
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Optional Arrival and Departure Package
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£195
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Hotel single supplement Arrival and Departure Package
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£50
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Start on any day of the year; stay as long as is required, the minimum charter is 3 days and 2 nights
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Number of people sharing a live aboard fishing boat
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2 share
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3 share
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4 share
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Fishing Boat
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€222
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€170
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n/a
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Fishing Boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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€271
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€195
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€158
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House boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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€282
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€200
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€165
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Optional Arrival and Departure Package
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€225
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Hotel single supplement Arrival and Departure Package
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€55
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Start on any day of the year; stay as long as is required, the minimum charter is 3 days and 2 nights
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Number of people sharing a live aboard fishing boat
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2 share
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3 share
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4 share
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Fishing Boat
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$295
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$225
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n/a
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Fishing Boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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$360
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$260
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$210
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House boat combined with 1 stealth boat
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$375
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$265
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$220
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Optional Arrival and Departure Package
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$340
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Hotel single supplement Arrival and Departure Package
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$90
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Price Includes:
Transfers in Aswan from the airport, hotels or cruise ships to and from the safari start point
Fishing or House Boat plus Stealth Boat co
Lake Nasser is a beautiful desert lakembo with an experienced English speaking fishing guide.
Mother Ship with cook and safari crew
All meals and hot beverages are provided on a safari
Government taxes and fishing permits
Included with the Arrival & Departure Package:
Everything listed above plus....
Two nights in a first class hotel with a buffet breakfast
All airport transfers in Egypt
Not Included:
All flights
Hotel surcharge over the Christmas & Easter holidays
Fly fishing equipment
Dinner & war stories on the mother shipLaundry, drinks, tipping and items of a personal nature
Mother Ships
Mother Ships are an essential component of a well organized safari unit. They carry the safari equipment, provisions, fuel, cook helpers etc; leaving the fishing boats free to spend a maximum amount of time fishing and exploring the lake.
There is plenty of deck 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.
Most people are pleasantly surprised at the standard of food on safari. The style of cooking is a blend of western taste 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 person, there is little to do except relax and enjoy your holiday. Each of our Mother Ships is equipped with a satellite telephone which you can use if required.
Fishing Boats
The fishing boats are built by the African Angler in Aswan and are designed for tough work in remote areas.
Standard live aboard fishing boat
Fishing boats are divided into two sections, cabin and living area and then the fishing decks. The bow deck and stern decks provide ideal casting or trolling platforms and there is also an all round deck in case a quick manoeuvre is needed when that big fish takes a dive under the boat.
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 space for your equipment. The fishing boats have on board sleeping facilities with two bunks which have full-sized single mattress. At night the cabin can be enclosed by canvas, providing a cosy sheltered sleeping area. Unlike the house boats the fishing boats do not have an on board toilet and shower, these facilities are provided for on the Mother Ship.
House Boats
House boats are ideal for families or a group of friends booking a safari together. House boats are bigger than the fishing boats with two spacious cabins that sleep four people comfortably. They are fitted with a toilet & hot shower, a small galley that contains an ice box with cold drinks also amenities for making tea or coffee. The sun deck has a comfortable shaded area which is ideal for relaxing and watching the lake go by or just lazing around sun bathing. They are twelve meters long, powered by two 85hp outboard engines with long-range fuel tanks. The electricity supply comes from an on board generator and both 12 & 240 volt electric systems are installed.
The ideal fishing combination is to team up a House boat with a Stealth boat.
House boat towing a stealth boat
Stealth Boats
Stealth boat is the name we have given to our alternative fishing platforms which can fish areas more quietly and efficiently than is possible from our larger fishing boats. Whilst our bigger boats are also excellent fishing platform a stealth boat has the advantage of being smaller and less obtrusive. They 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. They are also fast and can reach new fishing areas much quicker than the bigger fishing boats.
Stealth boats are constructed of fiberglass, powered by a 30HP engine and are designed for fishing. They are skippered by an experienced fishing guide, can accommodate two anglers and can easily be towed behind your fishing boat.
