{"id":12636,"date":"2026-11-05T09:44:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/?p=12636"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:44:47","slug":"tiger-fishing-packages-for-zambia-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/tiger-fishing-packages-for-zambia-in-africa.html","title":{"rendered":"Tigerfish on fly with Mark Yelland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tigerfish on fly with Mark Yelland<br><br>Ichingo Chobe River Lodge: June &amp; July 2027<\/strong><br><br>A celebrated name in Southern African fly fishing, Mark Yelland returns to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge in June and July 2027 for an exceptional tigerfish angling experience on the Chobe River.<br><br>Accompanied by Ichingo\u2019s knowledgeable fishing guides, guests can sharpen their fly-fishing skills, explore the river\u2019s productive waters and test their technique against the powerful tigerfish. Set against the backdrop of one of Africa\u2019s most captivating wilderness regions, these months combine outstanding fishing opportunities with rewarding wildlife encounters along the Chobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>An unforgettable journey for passionate anglers, where expert guidance, wild waters and extraordinary African scenery come together.<br><br><strong>4-NIGHT JUNE 2027 PACKAGE<br><br>From R29,980 per person sharing<\/strong><br><br><strong>Package inclusions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Four nights\u2019 accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local beer and wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided water-based fishing on a strictly catch-and-release basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road transfers between Kasane International Airport and the Kasane Immigration Office on the Botswana side of the Chobe River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat transfers between the Kasane Immigration Office in Botswana and the Namibia Immigration Office on the Namibian side of the Chobe River<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Package exclusions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fly-fishing equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flights and travel insurance (available on request)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visas, where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional transfers to or from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia or nearby Kasane lodges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium alcoholic beverages, including sparkling wine, spirits and dessert wines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curio shop purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gratuities, at guests\u2019 discretion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land-based 4&#215;4 game drives in Botswana\u2019s Chobe National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community development levy of R165 per person, per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-SADC resident surcharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/5-day-tiger-fishing-package-shackletons-lodge\">https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/5-day-tiger-fishing-package-shackletons-lodge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/tiger-fishing-baines-river-camp-zambia\">https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/tiger-fishing-baines-river-camp-zambia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Thank you for choosing us as your accommodation provider.\nSouth African Tourism Company\n\nDirect: +27 (0)41 368 1239\nTel:    +27 (0)21 794 9050\nMobile: +27 (0)827 823 142\nEmail:  res@south-african-hotels.com\nEmail:  res@south-african-lodges.com\n\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-hotels.com\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthAfricanHotels<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/tiger-fishing-packages-for-zambia-in-africa.html\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing-zambezi.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tiger Fishing Packages for Zambia in Africa\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing-zambezi.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Tiger-Fishing-zambezi-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/a><p>Tigerfish on fly with Mark Yelland Ichingo Chobe River Lodge: June &amp; July 2027 A celebrated name in Southern African fly fishing, Mark Yelland returns to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge in June and July 2027 for an exceptional tigerfish angling experience on the Chobe River. 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