The Okavango Delta is known for it's incredible fishing opportunities
The areal view of the Okavango's islands and channels is breathtaking
Experience the delta up close, with this traditional mode of transport
The Okavango is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species
Explore the waterways by spotlight, searching for animals under the African night sky
Please note all prices exclude meals and beverages. SO be sure to take extra water and food if needed.
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, reeds and the large Guma Lagoon itself.
Fish species that can be caught at Guma Lagoon Camp are Tigerfish, Threespot Tilapia, Brown Spot Tilapia, Thinface Large Mouth Tilapia, Purple Face Large Mouth Milapia, 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).
Our experienced guides are all local, they have fished these waters their entire live, and pride themselves on setting you up on a good catch!
All guests will be accompanied with a guide on the boats. 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.
Kindly note that fishing is closed during January and February each year in the Okavango Delta.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account. For fishing we have rods for hire at the office. Lost or broken tackle will be charged for. Lures are available for sale.
P 19.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
No children under the age of 12 Years old allowed on Mokoro excursions!
Mokoro trips are booked through the Jakotsha Community Trust, and we book for you.
Experience the heart of the Okavango in a mokoro, gliding through crystal clear water, inundated with birds and water lilies. Whether you are doing a day trip or camping out on one of the many uninhabited islands found in the flood plains, this is an experience not to be missed. 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.
Guests must be sure to have enough water, sunscreen and hats before embarking on the motorboat that takes them to the mokoro station.
From camp it will be a 20-minute boat ride through a narrow meandering channel to our mokoro station. From here you will get onto a fiber-glass mokoro which can seat 2 people. The Head Poler will then give the group a detailed speech on safety and what to expect on the trip. If you are taking camera’s you must be sure to keep them in a plastic bag.
Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 until 15h00 (subject to change)
You will be poled through the tranquil channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river for about 3-4 hours, followed by a guided walk on an island. You can either take your own lunch or take pre-ordered lunch packs from us and enjoy a peaceful lunch break. You are likely to see lots of birdlife, hopefully some antelopes and if very lucky, some Elephants. You will then make your way back to camp to enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon.
2 Day Mokoro Package
Self-catering only. No Meals will be served on the Island.
(1st night camping at Guma campsite and 2nd night camping on the Mokoro Island.)
Similar to the tranquil mokoro day trip; You will be poled through the channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river. The polers will take you through the floodplains for +-2 hours and stop on one of the islands for you to set up camp. In the afternoon the polers will take you by mokoro to a larger island where you can do a guided bush walk by the Head Poler.
You can ask the Head Poler for firewood if you wish to have a fire at night. You can also ask the polers to fetch water for washing up after dinner and in the morning after breakfast. The Head Poler will bury the ash from the fire the following day before you leave the island. Guma is not in a Game Area but there is a chance of seeing large herds of red letchwe, sitatunga, warthogs, elephants and many water birds.
After camping on the Mokoro Island the group will pack up camp and head slowly back to the Mokoro station where our motorboats will be waiting to take you back to camp.
Extra: Extra mokoro’s will be booked to transport you luggage and will be charged at the daily rate.
i.e. if doing a 3 day mokoro package the luggage mokoro will be charged by 3 days. There is nothing out on the mokoro island which you would be camping on, so you would need to take along all your camping equipment i.e. tents, mattresses, s/bags, pillows, table, chairs, braai grid, basin, lamps, shovel, cutlery, crockery, food, drinks, portable shower (if you have one) etc. A small gas cooker would also be handy if you have one.
1. Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 till 15h00 (subject to change)
2. Two Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 1 night camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
PLEASE NOTE: Mokoro trip excursions are done by Jakotsha Community trust and unfortunately Guma Camp is not responsible or liable for Mokoro Activities, we can only book and pay on your behalf.
N.B.! Prices exclude camping equipment however this is available for hire in camp. Equipment hire needs to be pre-booked.
3. Three Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 2 nights camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
Helicopter flights are done through Helicopter Horizons. We will book for you but please let us know in advance. The flight will be in a Robinson 44 which is able to take 3 passengers at a time. The pilot will usually have the doors off but this is weather dependant. The flight will take-off from camp and head into the vast expanse of the Okavango Delta. Here you have a chance to see all the wildlife and scenery that the Delta has to offer!
Should you pay by credit card – we will use the exchange rate of the day plus 3,5% admin fee.
Max weight per seat 130 Kilograms.
The Okavango Delta is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species for seasoned twitchers and casual birders alike. Birdlife includes the iconic; such as the Fish Eagle and Malachite King Fisher, as well as the rare; like the ever-elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl. Birding is possible from anywhere in the camp as well as out on the water if one hires a boat or does a mokoro trip. The Camp also has a trail through the surrounding forest and woodland which can be explored for one’s birding pleasure. It is also possible to do a guided walk along this trail. Please enquire at reception.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account.
P 19.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
Explore the areas waterways at night, under the never-ending expanse of the African night sky. One of our experienced guides will take you out by boat after sunset. Search for crocodiles, hippos, snakes and birds using nothing but the stars, moon and a spotlight to guide you.
Night drives
Night drives is a 1-hour cruise with the boat in the evening where you see if you can find any animal and nocturnal birds. Need to be pre-booked.
The Okavango Delta is known for it's incredible fishing opportunities
The areal view of the Okavango's islands and channels is breathtaking
Experience the delta up close, with this traditional mode of transport
The Okavango is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species
Explore the waterways by spotlight, searching for animals under the African night sky
Please note all prices exclude meals and beverages. SO be sure to take extra water and food if needed.
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, reeds and the large Guma Lagoon itself.
Fish species that can be caught at Guma Lagoon Camp are Tigerfish, Threespot Tilapia, Brown Spot Tilapia, Thinface Large Mouth Tilapia, Purple Face Large Mouth Milapia, 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).
Our experienced guides are all local, they have fished these waters their entire live, and pride themselves on setting you up on a good catch!
All guests will be accompanied with a guide on the boats. 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.
Kindly note that fishing is closed during January and February each year in the Okavango Delta.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account. For fishing we have rods for hire at the office. Lost or broken tackle will be charged for. Lures are available for sale.
P 19.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
No children under the age of 12 Years old allowed on Mokoro excursions!
Mokoro trips are booked through the Jakotsha Community Trust, and we book for you.
Experience the heart of the Okavango in a mokoro, gliding through crystal clear water, inundated with birds and water lilies. Whether you are doing a day trip or camping out on one of the many uninhabited islands found in the flood plains, this is an experience not to be missed. 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.
Guests must be sure to have enough water, sunscreen and hats before embarking on the motorboat that takes them to the mokoro station.
From camp it will be a 20-minute boat ride through a narrow meandering channel to our mokoro station. From here you will get onto a fiber-glass mokoro which can seat 2 people. The Head Poler will then give the group a detailed speech on safety and what to expect on the trip. If you are taking camera’s you must be sure to keep them in a plastic bag.
Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 until 15h00 (subject to change)
You will be poled through the tranquil channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river for about 3-4 hours, followed by a guided walk on an island. You can either take your own lunch or take pre-ordered lunch packs from us and enjoy a peaceful lunch break. You are likely to see lots of birdlife, hopefully some antelopes and if very lucky, some Elephants. You will then make your way back to camp to enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon.
2 Day Mokoro Package
Similar to the tranquil mokoro day trip; You will be poled through the channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river. The polers will take you through the floodplains for +-2 hours and stop on one of the islands for you to set up camp. In the afternoon the polers will take you by mokoro to a larger island where you can do a guided bush walk by the Head Poler.
You can ask the Head Poler for firewood if you wish to have a fire at night. You can also ask the polers to fetch water for washing up after dinner and in the morning after breakfast. The Head Poler will bury the ash from the fire the following day before you leave the island. Guma is not in a Game Area but there is a chance of seeing large herds of red letchwe, sitatunga, warthogs, elephants and many water birds.
After camping on the Mokoro Island the group will pack up camp and head slowly back to the Mokoro station where our motorboats will be waiting to take you back to camp.
Extra: Extra mokoro’s will be booked to transport you luggage and will be charged at the daily rate.
i.e. if doing a 3 day mokoro package the luggage mokoro will be charged by 3 days. There is nothing out on the mokoro island which you would be camping on, so you would need to take along all your camping equipment i.e. tents, mattresses, s/bags, pillows, table, chairs, braai grid, basin, lamps, shovel, cutlery, crockery, food, drinks, portable shower (if you have one) etc. A small gas cooker would also be handy if you have one.
Self-catering only. No Meals will be served on the Island.
(1st night camping at Guma campsite and 2nd night camping on the Mokoro Island.)
1. Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 till 15h00 (subject to change)
2. Two Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 1 night camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
PLEASE NOTE: Mokoro trip excursions are done by Jakotsha Community trust and unfortunately Guma Camp is not responsible or liable for Mokoro Activities, we can only book and pay on your behalf.
N.B.! Prices exclude camping equipment however this is available for hire in camp. Equipment hire needs to be pre-booked.
3. Three Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 2 nights camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
Helicopter flights are done through Helicopter Horizons. We will book for you but please let us know in advance. The flight will be in a Robinson 44 which is able to take 3 passengers at a time. The pilot will usually have the doors off but this is weather dependant. The flight will take-off from camp and head into the vast expanse of the Okavango Delta. Here you have a chance to see all the wildlife and scenery that the Delta has to offer!
Should you pay by credit card – we will use the exchange rate of the day plus 3,5% admin fee.
Max weight per seat 130 Kilograms.
The Okavango Delta is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species for seasoned twitchers and casual birders alike. Birdlife includes the iconic; such as the Fish Eagle and Malachite King Fisher, as well as the rare; like the ever-elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl. Birding is possible from anywhere in the camp as well as out on the water if one hires a boat or does a mokoro trip. The Camp also has a trail through the surrounding forest and woodland which can be explored for one’s birding pleasure. It is also possible to do a guided walk along this trail. Please enquire at reception.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account.
P 20.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
Explore the areas waterways at night, under the never-ending expanse of the African night sky. One of our experienced guides will take you out by boat after sunset. Search for crocodiles, hippos, snakes and birds using nothing but the stars, moon and a spotlight to guide you.
Night drives
Night drives is a 1-hour cruise with the boat in the evening where you see if you can find any animal and nocturnal birds. Need to be pre-booked.
The Okavango Delta is known for it’s incredible fishing opportunities
The areal view of the Okavango’s islands and channels is breathtaking
Experience the delta up close, with this traditional mode of transport
The Okavango is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species
Explore the waterways by spotlight, searching for animals under the African night sky
Please note all prices exclude meals and beverages. SO be sure to take extra water and food if needed.
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, reeds and the large Guma Lagoon itself.
Fish species that can be caught at Guma Lagoon Camp are Tigerfish, Threespot Tilapia, Brown Spot Tilapia, Thinface Large Mouth Tilapia, Purple Face Large Mouth Milapia, 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).
Our experienced guides are all local, they have fished these waters their entire live, and pride themselves on setting you up on a good catch!
All guests will be accompanied with a guide on the boats. 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.
Kindly note that fishing is closed during January and February each year in the Okavango Delta.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account. For fishing we have rods for hire at the office. Lost or broken tackle will be charged for. Lures are available for sale.
P 19.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
No children under the age of 12 Years old allowed on Mokoro excursions!
Mokoro trips are booked through the Jakotsha Community Trust, and we book for you.
Experience the heart of the Okavango in a mokoro, gliding through crystal clear water, inundated with birds and water lilies. Whether you are doing a day trip or camping out on one of the many uninhabited islands found in the flood plains, this is an experience not to be missed. 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.
Guests must be sure to have enough water, sunscreen and hats before embarking on the motorboat that takes them to the mokoro station.
From camp it will be a 20-minute boat ride through a narrow meandering channel to our mokoro station. From here you will get onto a fiber-glass mokoro which can seat 2 people. The Head Poler will then give the group a detailed speech on safety and what to expect on the trip. If you are taking camera’s you must be sure to keep them in a plastic bag.
Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 until 15h00 (subject to change)
You will be poled through the tranquil channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river for about 3-4 hours, followed by a guided walk on an island. You can either take your own lunch or take pre-ordered lunch packs from us and enjoy a peaceful lunch break. You are likely to see lots of birdlife, hopefully some antelopes and if very lucky, some Elephants. You will then make your way back to camp to enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon.
2 Day Mokoro Package
Self-catering only. No Meals will be served on the Island.
(1st night camping at Guma campsite and 2nd night camping on the Mokoro Island.)
Similar to the tranquil mokoro day trip; You will be poled through the channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river. The polers will take you through the floodplains for +-2 hours and stop on one of the islands for you to set up camp. In the afternoon the polers will take you by mokoro to a larger island where you can do a guided bush walk by the Head Poler.
You can ask the Head Poler for firewood if you wish to have a fire at night. You can also ask the polers to fetch water for washing up after dinner and in the morning after breakfast. The Head Poler will bury the ash from the fire the following day before you leave the island. Guma is not in a Game Area but there is a chance of seeing large herds of red letchwe, sitatunga, warthogs, elephants and many water birds.
After camping on the Mokoro Island the group will pack up camp and head slowly back to the Mokoro station where our motorboats will be waiting to take you back to camp.
Extra: Extra mokoro’s will be booked to transport you luggage and will be charged at the daily rate.
i.e. if doing a 3 day mokoro package the luggage mokoro will be charged by 3 days. There is nothing out on the mokoro island which you would be camping on, so you would need to take along all your camping equipment i.e. tents, mattresses, s/bags, pillows, table, chairs, braai grid, basin, lamps, shovel, cutlery, crockery, food, drinks, portable shower (if you have one) etc. A small gas cooker would also be handy if you have one.
1. Mokoro Day Trip
07h30 till 15h00 (subject to change)
2. Two Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 1 night camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
PLEASE NOTE: Mokoro trip excursions are done by Jakotsha Community trust and unfortunately Guma Camp is not responsible or liable for Mokoro Activities, we can only book and pay on your behalf.
N.B.! Prices exclude camping equipment however this is available for hire in camp. Equipment hire needs to be pre-booked.
3. Three Day Mokoro Package
1 night camping at Guma campsite & 2 nights camping on an island.
Please note self- catering only.
Helicopter flights are done through Helicopter Horizons. We will book for you but please let us know in advance. The flight will be in a Robinson 44 which is able to take 3 passengers at a time. The pilot will usually have the doors off but this is weather dependant. The flight will take-off from camp and head into the vast expanse of the Okavango Delta. Here you have a chance to see all the wildlife and scenery that the Delta has to offer!
Should you pay by credit card – we will use the exchange rate of the day plus 3,5% admin fee.
Max weight per seat 130 Kilograms.
The Okavango Delta is a treasure trove of unique and varied bird species for seasoned twitchers and casual birders alike. Birdlife includes the iconic; such as the Fish Eagle and Malachite King Fisher, as well as the rare; like the ever-elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl. Birding is possible from anywhere in the camp as well as out on the water if one hires a boat or does a mokoro trip. The Camp also has a trail through the surrounding forest and woodland which can be explored for one’s birding pleasure. It is also possible to do a guided walk along this trail. Please enquire at reception.
Boat Hire
Boats can be hired for Fishing Trips, Sunset Cruises or Birding Trips.
Fuel will be calculated after your excursion and charged to your account.
P 20.00 per litre fuel used (Subject to change)
Small boat (16ft)
Medium boat (18ft)
Large boat (21ft)
Explore the areas waterways at night, under the never-ending expanse of the African night sky. One of our experienced guides will take you out by boat after sunset. Search for crocodiles, hippos, snakes and birds using nothing but the stars, moon and a spotlight to guide you.
Night drives
Night drives is a 1-hour cruise with the boat in the evening where you see if you can find any animal and nocturnal birds. Need to be pre-booked.
Guma Lagoon Camp is only accessible with 4×4 vehicles. There is a THICK SAND ROAD – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED . Certain times of the year the sand is very thick, so deflate tyres and drive in low range. Guests that do not have 4×4 vehicles need to arrange transfers beforehand from Etsha 13 village to Camp. FOLLOW THE SIGNS, NOT YOUR GPS AS THAT ROAD IS SOMETIMES FLOODED.
© 2017 – 2024 All Rights Reserved
Guma Lagoon Camp is only accessible with 4×4 vehicles. There is a THICK SAND ROAD – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED . Certain times of the year the sand is very thick, so deflate tyres and drive in low range. Guests that do not have 4×4 vehicles need to arrange transfers beforehand from Etsha 13 village to Camp. FOLLOW THE SIGNS, NOT YOUR GPS AS THAT ROAD IS SOMETIMES FLOODED.
© 2017 – 2024 All Rights Reserved
Guma Lagoon Camp is only accessible with 4×4 vehicles. There is a THICK SAND ROAD – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED . Certain times of the year the sand is very thick, so deflate tyres and drive in low range. Guests that do not have 4×4 vehicles need to arrange transfers beforehand from Etsha 13 village to Camp. FOLLOW THE SIGNS, NOT YOUR GPS AS THAT ROAD IS SOMETIMES FLOODED.
© 2017 – 2024 All Rights Reserved