FISHING UPDATE :
 
 

CHARLES NORMAN MEMORIAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT

We have decided to run a Charles Norman Memorial tournament in Kenya this year. This tournament is in memory of Charles and his passion for fishing the Kenyan waters. The tournament will be run from the fourth to the eleventh of December. This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers and sons to fish together as it falls within school holidays. We have negotiated amazing rates and this package is unbelievably good value. Accommodation is at the luxurious Hemingways resort in Watamu. There is place for 36 anglers, so contact Kerry-ann soon to ensure your position!

 

Total package cost pp sharing = R12,460.00 (based on 4 x anglers to a boat)

Single room supplement = R1,750.00 (must still share boats - based on 4 x anglers to a boat)

 

Package cost above to include:

  • Return flights with KQ ex Jnb/Mba
  • Return road transfers from Mombasa airport to Hemingways
  • Welcome cocktail on arrival
  • Accommodation for 7 x nights in Standard rooms
  • Dinner, breakfast and afternoon teas daily
  • Boating/ fishing for 4 x full days (including fuel; tackle and bait)
  • Snorkeling trips to Marine Park and trips to the Malindi and Gee Ruins (entry fees payable) - standard complimentary activities provided for by Hemingways
  • Government and tourism taxes

 

Package excludes:

  • South African & Kenyan Departure taxes (R550.00 pp)
  • Travel Insurance (R178.00 pp)
  • Meals not listed
  • Beverages
  • Additional boating
  • Gratuities
  • DHL Courier fees should this be required (within Gauteng R178.00 or R360.00 Natal, CPT, Nelspruit etc)
  • Visas - not required on South African passports
  • International passports require visas and this may be obtained on arrival at a cost of US$50.00 pp
  • Yellow Fever certificate is compulsory for entry into Kenya - this may be obtained from Travel Clinic at a cost of R390.00

 

The Sport Fish Africa team went filming and fishing at Hemingways in Kenya in January. We managed to get two broadbill swordfish on film as well as striped marlin and a number of sailfish. It was an amazing trip, with non stop action, look out for that episode sometime in April.

 

We have just returned from an epic 17 day safari through Namibia and Southern Angola. We had bad luck with the fishing in Namibia as the weather turned foul on us, but had some good garrick and shad fishing in southern Angola. We managed to get 18 punctures on the trip, so now we really appreciate fly in tours!

 

We will be visiting the new Cuanza river camp in Angola next week. We are hoping to catch some of those big tarpon on camera. Angola has been getting a lot of rain over the last few weeks, so we hold thumbs that it hasn’t ruined the fishing. News from the camp is that the tarpon have been visible, but they are struggling to get them to eat anything. Hopefully we can change that….

 

Until next time, keep fishing and catch us on the box.

 

 

        The Sport Fish Africa Team.

 

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