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Fishing
Whether fly-fishing or spin fishing, the Okavango
River is undoubtedly one of the best freshwater
sport fishing rivers found anywhere in Southern
Africa. Guma Lagoon is one of the most rewarding
locations.
All
types of fishing are offered at Guma Lagoon
Camp. Depending on the season, the prominent
species caught while fishing the lagoon are
catfish, African pike, red breasted tilapia,
three spot tilapia and purple face largemouth.
For
those who want to fish the mighty Okavango River,
a 40-minute boat ride from camp that passes
through a narrow meandering network of channels,
will get you there. Fishing takes place in the
channels and waterways around Guma Lagoon Camp.
The Guma area comprises of many small lagoons,
countless small palm fringed islands, narrow
winding waterways amongst dense papyrus and
reeds and the large Guma Lagoon itself.
Fish
species that can be caught at Guma Lagoon Camp
are tigerfish, nembwe (olive bream), threespot
tilapia, brown spot tilapia, thinface large
mouth tilapia, purple face large mouth tilapia,
African pike, redbreast tilapia, green-headed
tilapia, sharptooth catfish, blunt-tooth catfish
and butter barbel.
Guma
caters for both the conventional angler and
fly-fisherman. To-date the tigerfish record
at Guma Lagoon Camp is 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs), and
the tigerfish spin-fishing record is 6.8 kg
(14.96 lbs).
All
guests on the boats are accompanied by experienced
local guides. When fly-fishing only 2 guests
are permitted per boat. No private boats are
permitted at Guma. Guma
Lagoon Camp actively supports a catch-and-release
policy for of all fish species.
Mokoro
Trips
The
traditional dugout canoe, locally known as a
mokoro, was the mode of transport chosen by
the Okavango’s first inhabitants, the
Bayei and Banoka people.
Guma
Lagoon Camp offers a choice of day trips or
overnight camping mokoro trails that take you
into the heart of the Okavango.
This
is an adventurous safari experience not to be
missed.
From
Guma Lagoon Camp, a 40-minute boat ride that
passes through a narrow meandering channel will
get you to the start of your mokoro experience.
From
here you will get onto a fibre-glass or wooden
makoro which can seat two people. The Head Mokoro
Poler will then give the group a detailed speech
on safety and what to expect on your trip.
You
will be poled through the tranquil channels
that link the extensive flood plain system to
the main river. Water lily beds, palm islands
and papyrus stands abound making for the most
scenic of experiences. On one of the larger
islands you will have time to have your lunch
and a guided walk. There is always a chance
of seeing large herds of red lechwe bounding
through the water and passing elephants feeding
amongst the lush wetland vegetation.
After your hearty lunch and walk you will make
your way slowly back to the Mokoro station where
our motor boats will be waiting for you to take
you back to camp.
Food
and camping equipment is not supplied by Guma
Lagoon Camp. Be sure to have enough drinking
water, sunscreen and hats before embarking on
the motor boat that takes you to the mokoro
station. Cameras, binoculars and other valuables
should be protected in water tight plastic bags.
Horse
Riding
Follow in the footsteps of the hippo where he
grazed the night before, exploring the flood
plains that surround Guma Lagoon. In winter
be lucky to stumble across breeding herds of
elephant.
Rides are escorted by Kate Kendrick and her
team of experienced safari horses. Join either
a morning or afternoon outride. Rides are a
maximum of two hours in duration and all riders
must have basic riding skills.
For further information and to make a booking
please contact Kate on horses@guma-lagoon.com
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