Hosted Trip, Mnyera & Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania

Overview

The Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers are situated in the wildlife rich southern part of Tanzania. These rivers flow in a south-westerly direction away from the Selous game reserve and form part of the Great Ruaha basin. The Tengo and Samaki Camps which are situated on the fore mentioned rivers offer adventurous fly fisherman access to 70km’s of truly large Tigerfish water. Guests are expected to fly into Dares Salaam the night before the scheduled charter flight into camp. The flight from Dares Salaam to the dirt strip at the Mnyera River takes an hour and thirty five minutes onboard a private chartered Cessna Caravan. Guests are then transferred 30 minutes via land cruiser to the camp. There are four guests per week and half their stay is spent at the Tengo Camp on the Mnyera River and the other half at the Samaki Camp on the Ruhudji River.

These comfortable tented camps under the African stars ensure that the safari experience is as much a part of this trip as the hunting trophy Tigerfish which thrive in this wild environment. Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Elephant are all common in the area, as well as a host of plains game species including Puku, Warthog, Hartebeest, Zebra, Eland, Waterbuck and Bushbuck. The bird life is exceptional with many rare and endemic species such as the Pels Fishing Owl, Palmnut Vulture, Narina Trogan, Broad Billed Roller, African Fin Foot and White Backed Night Heron.

All tents contain two large single beds, hot and cold running water, showers, flush toilets, hand basins and linen is provided daily. All furniture is fashioned from local timber and is tasteful and functional. Dinners are enjoyed under the stars in the outdoor boma or around the campfire. Whilst in camp you can enjoy a full bar service as well as meals created in true delicious African style.

The Fishing

The Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers together offer one of the last remaining frontiers of freshwater fishing – as of November 2008 less than 15 individuals have fished these amazing waters. Set deep in an untouched corner of the Tanzanian Wilderness, this area is famous for being home to monster 20lb+ tigers. The river banks are also home to big game and many rare and endemic bird species.

The discovery of this system in August 2008 has been widely acknowledged as one of the highlights in African Sport fishing over the past decade. To indicate the enormity of the discovery, in the past half century that fly fisherman have been targeting tigers on fly, a 20lb fish was not landed. This statistic was shattered in 2008 when 8 fish over the 20lb mark were landed in as many days at Mnyera!

Anglers wake up at first light and after a hearty breakfast head out on the river for the day. A packed lunch ensures that anglers take full advantage of their time on the river and after a full day of exploring, all boats meet at the moorage just before sunset. The majority of the fishing is done on the drift, tied up or on anchor from one of the 16ft aluminium boats with 25Hp outboards. The fishing works on a rotational basis with anglers experiencing multiple beats on both the different rivers. The river structure comprises of fallen trees, long sand banks, steep mud drop-off’s and rocky out crops. These rivers are extremely rich in bait fish and have received very little fishing pressure in the past. The combination of these factors has resulted in this population of Tigerfish obtaining gigantic proportions. The average size fish that one can expect to hook ranges between 8 and 12lbs. Trophy fish in this system are measured above the 20lbs mark

Details

Dates:
11-17 Oct 2011

Cost:
2011 Season: $6750 per person

Single Supplements:
Available on request

Max Pax: 5

(Plus 1 x FlyCastaway Host = Ryan Hammond)

Inclusions:
·         Meet and greet in Dares Salaam
·         All transfers to and from airport
·         Private charter flight to and from Camp in a Cessna Caravan.
·         Five full days and two half days fishing on the Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers.
·         All meals, accommodation, and drinks.
·         Boats and fuel (2 anglers per boat)
·         Fishing licenses and concession fees

Exclusions:
·         International Flights to Dares Salaam
·         Visa’s $50.00 per person (Obtainable on arrival)
·         Gratuities
·         Overnight accommodation in Dares Salaam – FlyCastaway will pre-arrange bookings.

Location:
The Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers are situated just out of the Selous game reserve in the southern part of Tanzania

Getting There:
There are daily flights into Dares Salaam and guests are expected to fly in at least the night before the scheduled charter flight into camp. The flight from Dares Salaam to the air strip at the Mnyera River takes an hour and thirty five minutes onboard a private chartered Cessna Caravan.

Target Species:
Tigerfish (Hydrocytus Vititus Tanzania)

Fishing Season:
August - October

Boats:
16ft aluminum boats with 25Hp outboards

Additional:
No luggage and tackle restrictions on the private charter flight.

Pre Trip

Time Difference:
GMT+3

Flight Times:
·         South Africa – Dar es Salaam - 3 hours 20 minutes
·         London - Dar es Salaam - 9 hours 40 minutes

Visa Requirements:
All visitors require a valid passport with at least 6 months validity. Visas are necessary for all visitors and these are obtainable on entry at a cost $50.00.

Medical & Health Requirements:
Mandatory emergency medical evacuation insurance. Valid yellow fever inoculations are required by most countries on your return from Tanzania. There is Malaria in the area so guests are expected to take anti Malaria medication as well as use Peaceful Sleep spray at all times. Long lightweight shirts and pants are suggested and work well in prevention of mosquito bites.

Currency:
The Tanzania Shilling is the official currency. US dollars and credit cards are accepted for most transactions. There are foreign exchange departments at the Airport and your hotel.

Language:
All staff members and guides are fluent in English, the local language is Swahili.

Satellite Phone:
The camps are equipped with a satellite phone which can be used to make phone calls. This will be charged to the guests at an additional cost.

Tackle and Gear:
Single-handed 9ft, 9wt or 10wt outfits with matching intermediate and sink tip lines. A comprehensive tackle and gear list along with an order form (should you wish to purchase your tackle through us) is issued after your booking has been confirmed. The guides in camp will also carry limited stock of suitable flies and other terminal tackle, should you run out. We offer a G-Loomis Crosscurrent Fly Rods and Shilton SL6 Reels rental service where anglers may rent these items on a trip basis.

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