Flexibility to choose how long you stay on the lake

These short fishing safaris are designed for fly fishermen who are limited for time and would like to include a short fishing safari into their holiday itinerary for Egypt and the flexibility to choose how long you stay on the Lake.

The minimum charter is two nights & three days.
3 days & 2 nights: Start every week on a Saturday
4 days & 3 nights: Start every week on a Tuesday
5 days & 4 nights: Start every week on a Sunday

First Day:     We will collect you from any location in Aswan, cruise ship, hotel or airport and then transfer you to the safari start point where you will be welcomed by your guide. Lunch & dinner served on safari

On Safari:     The numbers of days you have booked for your safari are spent exploring Lake Nasser. Each day there is a different night stop usually in a quite bay with a sandy beach and spectacular Desert Lake vistas. All meals and hot beverages included on the safari.

Safari End:     The safari ends at approximately 4pm when we will transfer you back to your hotel, cruise ship or the Aswan airport to connect with your onward travel arrangements. Breakfast and lunch are served on the safari.

Live Aboard Fishing Boats

There are two options for the fishing boat unit you can charter for your safari; live aboard boats are for your own private use. In each case you share a mother ship for night stops, your meals and resting up with a cold beer. For more detailed information refer to Safari Boats & Guides.

Fishing Boats:      Most anglers choose the option of chartering fishing boats which can comfortably accommodate up to three anglers; the ideal fishing combination is two anglers sharing one fishing boat.

Fishing Boat & Stealth Boat Como:     Stealth Boats are an alternative fishing platform which can fish hot spots more quietly and efficiently than larger fishing boats, they can be quietly drifted or rowed over underwater promontories or past rocky drop-offs, allowing anglers to cast without the commotion caused by a bigger boat. Stealth boats carry two anglers and are skippered by an experienced fishing guide and can easily be towed by your fishing boat or house boat between fishing grounds.

House Boat & Stealth Boat Combo:      Provides you with comfortable facilities to relax in after a hard day ‘fly flinging.’ House boats sleep four comfortably in two twin cabins, there is also on board toilet and shower and a small galley for making coffee or tea. Ideal for a small group of fishing friends and also popular with those who want their family to join in the adventure; while the family explores the lake in a comfortable house boat, you can go fishing in a stealth boat with your fishing guide.

Solo Anglers are welcome:     Pay for one place from the price band for 2 sharing a fishing boat plus the single anglers supplement. You then have the option of using the fishing boat for your own personal use, or we can advertise to find a suitable partner for you to fish with; if we find someone then neither of you will pay for the fishing boat single supplement.
Family Discount:     The best way for families to come on a fishing safari is to charter the House Boat & Fishing Boat Combo for your own private use. While some of you go fishing the rest of the family can explore the lake in comfortable house boat. Adults pay the full amount under the price band of the number of family members travelling together and each child who is 20 years old or younger will get a 20% discount off the same price band.
Organizer: If you have a group of six or more adults coming on the same safari the ‘organizer’ who is the 6th person gets a 20% discount off the cost of their safari.

"What happened next will stay with me to the end of my life. One second the lure was wobbling quietly towards me, perhaps 25 yards away. The next it was hit with unbelievable power...." Dr Barrie Rickards Ph.D., D.Sc. (Cambridge) "Kings of the Nile” Coarse Fishing

Our most popular fishing safari is the Lake Nasser Fishing Safari, an old favourite 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 fishermen; if you are traveling alone you will be welcome on this safari. If you are limited for time you can include a short fishing safari into your holiday itinerary for Egypt.

Alternatively, you can charter one or more live aboard fishing boats supported by a Mother Ship for your own private use and come on a Private Fishing Safari which can start or end on any day of the year and last for as long as is required. This safari offers a degree of independence which many anglers prefer and is perfect for a small group of friends or a family who would like to set out and explore the lake, at their own pace, on a fishing adventure which has few equals anywhere .

Get a detailed PDF brochure with itinerary and cost send an email to tim@african-angler.net tell me your preference Lure angling or fly fishing.

What Can I Expect To Catch?    We are often asked this question, fishing being fishing, who knows for sure? Most anglers can expect to capture at least one Nile perch of 50lb. beyond that, anything’s possible – perhaps even another world record? We do not like to promise Nile perch of 100 pounds plus - they are there and they are often caught - we have broken the last 3 (IGFA approved) Nile perch all tackle world records with fish of over 200 pounds.
It is almost impossible to answer the question “how many fish can I expect to catch in a day” or "how big will they be". Some days you might catch nothing at all and the next day might produce 8 /10 fish up to 100lbs or even more. Also, a lot will depend on the size of the fish that you are targeting – the bigger the fish you target the less you will catch.
We operate three styles of fishing safari, each with slightly different options. Or, if you are just passing through Aswan and don’t have enough time you can come for one day fishing.

Single Travellers are welcome:

On two of our safaris the Abu Simbel Safari and the Lake Nasser Safari, pay for one place from the price of 2 sharing a live aboard fishing boat plus the single boat supplement. You then have the option of using the fishing boat and guide for your own personal use, or we can try to find a suitable partner; if we find someone then neither of you will pay the single boat supplement.

Discounts:
Family: Adults pay the full amount under the price band of the number of family members travelling together and each child who is 20 years old or younger will get a 20% discount off the same price band.
Father and Son or Daughter:     This has been popular with Dad’s who would like to take their son (or daughter) on a fishing adventure. To qualify for a discount the child’s age must be under 21 years of age. The child or children sharing a boat with Dad each gets a 20% discount from the selected safari price. The Father pays the full amount under the price band for 2 anglers sharing a fishing boat.
Organizer:     If you have a group of six or more adults coming on the same safari the ‘organizer’ who is the 6th person gets a 20% discount off the cost of their safari.

"Egypt was the trip of a lifetime - you most certainly know how and where to push the boundaries of sport; dare I say it unrivalled in my experience. Genuinely an incredible week epic in all and every way; I cannot begin to imagine what goes on behind the scene to pull a trip like that off but it was impressive. An execution of seamless effort and on behalf of all of us on the trip I congratulate you. Thanks for what has so far been the trip of a lifetime....that is, of course, until next time!" Stamford Galsworthy – Sipsmith Gin & Vodka – UK

Flexibility to choose how long you stay on the lake

Short fishing safaris are for fishermen who have limited time and would like to include a short fishing safari into their holiday itinerary for Egypt with flexibility to choose how long they stay on the Lake.

The minimum charter is two nights & three days.
3 days & 2 nights: Start every week on a Saturday
4 days & 3 nights: Start every week on a Tuesday
5 days & 4 nights: Start every week on a Sunday

First Day:       We will collect you from any location in Aswan, cruise ship, hotel or airport and then transfer you to the safari start point where you will be welcomed by your guide. Lunch & dinner served on safari

On Safari:       The numbers of days you have booked for your safari are spent exploring Lake Nasser. Each day there is a different night stop usually in a quite bay with a sandy beach and spectacular Desert Lake vistas. All meals and hot beverages included on the safari.

Safari End:       The safari ends at approximately 4pm when we will transfer you back to your hotel, cruise ship or the Aswan airport to connect with your onward travel arrangements. Breakfast and lunch are served on the safari.

Live Aboard Fishing Boats

There are two options for the fishing boat unit you can charter for your safari; live aboard boats are for your own private use. In each case you share a mother ship for night stops, your meals and resting up with a cold beer. For more detailed information refer to Safari Boats & Guides.

Fishing Boats:      Most anglers choose the option of chartering fishing boats which can comfortably accommodate up to three anglers; the ideal fishing combination is two anglers sharing one fishing boat.

House Boat & Fishing Boat Combo:       Having 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 who share a house boat the less expensive the safari becomes for each person. 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 unique experience of sleeping under the desert stars. The house boat has a small galley and there are also on board toilet and shower facilities. House Boats are not designed for trolling but are often used to stop-over on an island to go shore fishing.

Solo Anglers are welcome:       Pay for one place from the price band for 2 sharing a fishing boat plus the single anglers supplement. You then have the option of using the fishing boat for your own personal use, or we can advertise to find a suitable partner for you to fish with; if we find someone then neither of you will pay for the fishing boat single supplement.
Family Discount:       The best way for families to come on a fishing safari is to charter the House Boat & Fishing Boat Combo for your own private use. While some of you go fishing the rest of the family can explore the lake in comfortable house boat. Adults pay the full amount under the price band of the number of family members travelling together and each child who is 20 years old or younger will get a 20% discount off the same price band.
Organizer:       If you have a group of six or more adults coming on the same safari the ‘organizer’ who is the 6th person gets a 20% discount off the cost of their safari.

Desert Lake Private Charter

Offering a degree of independence which many people prefer

Charter your own small boat safari unit a mother ship, house boats and or safari boats with a safari crew who will take good care of you. You will have the exclusive use of this unit and can make your own decisions about when to move camp and set the pace for your safari on an out-door adventure which has few equals.

Focus on what you are really interested in, from bird watching to exploring the desert environment or visiting the ancient monuments. Several archaeological sites were moved block by block by UNESCO to higher ground when the lake inundated the Nile Valley where they were originally located.

You can start on any day of the year and come for as long as required - minimum charter 2 nights & 3 days.

First Day: An African Angler tour coordinator will meet you from any location in Aswan and transfer you to the safari start point on the lake.

On Safari: The number of days you have booked are spent exploring Lake Nasser. All meals and hot beverages are included.

Safari Ends:  The safari ends at 4 pm when we will transfer you from the lake to any location in Aswan for your onward travel arrangements.

How a Desert Lake Private Charter Works

Explore the lake in your own private live aboard boat then at lunch time and in the evening meet up with a well-appointed mother ship for meals and drinks in comfortable social surroundings.

Mother Ships. Our concept of having an independent unit taking care of catering and recreation is unique on Lake Nasser. With cruise ships everything is cramped together in one unit with little privacy. Cruise ships, big or small, are too cumbersome to get close to wild life and manoeuvre in shallower water where all the action is. Our live aboard boats are perfect for getting a close-up experience of this magnificent desert lake.

Camps are located on sandy beaches where it is safe to swim in the lakes clean fresh water. There are plenty of opportunities to walk along the desert shore; in some places the water has washed away the top soil to reveal plant and animal fossils of bygone eras. Also, stone age rock drawings and more "modern" Hieroglyphics carved by ancient Egyptians during their trading expeditions can be found.

During the two annual bird migrations between Africa and the northern hemisphere you will be amazed by the millions of birds passing through this desert lake.

The weather is always sunny; most areas have not seen any rain for five or more years. Spectacular sunsets are followed by a dazzling night sky full of brilliantly bright stars; no light pollution from cities a phenomenon few people have experienced.

“The kind of hospitality shown by Tim and his guides is seldom seen these days and the atmosphere was incredibly friendly". Steve Pitts.