Join us and discover a magical island where you get to fish the mighty Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Sekoma Island belongs to a chain of islands in the Mambova Rapids, below which lies the Caprivi Strip where Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia meet.
The waters surrounding Sekoma Island are can only be explored by a mokoro (dugout boat), with the exception of the northern point which accommodates guests and has a harbour, guaranteeing complete privacy.
Sekoma Island is home to but a lucky few: Lodge staff, guests and a herd of bachelor elephant. The Island offers elephant refuge in the Sekoma forest, which teems with indigenous birds, fauna and flora.
Ilombe Island Lodge sister lodge to Sekoma Island Lodge
You can combine your holiday Sekoma island lodge Tiger fishing adventure with Ilombe island lodge and enjoy the once life time experiance. Get spoiled with the two lodges
Ilombe island lodge Accommodation
Ilombe Island Lodge has 5 luxury, twin bedded tents with en-suite bathrooms.
Each tent is raised on wooden decks, each with their own breathtaking view of the Zambezi River.
Each room can be easily converted in to one queen-size double or two singles. Each bed is set up with two comfortable pillows, a duvet, a warm blanket for winter and a throw-over sheet for the heat of summer. Each bathroom is supplied with soap, shampoo and towels and there is a free laundry service, just to help you cut down the over packing of clothes. Insect repellent and mosquito coils are also provided in each tent.
Ilombe Island Lodge amenities
Ilombe has a spacious communal / dining area, lounge and wooden deck with built in fire place that extends out to Zambezi River. In the communal area we have a fully stocked bar, wicker sofas to relax on.
A deck pool will be the new edition to the lodge for the 2011 season.
The communal fire place is built in the centre of the deck so guest can sit beneath the stars and absorb
Ilombe Island Lodge overview
LOCATION: Ilombe Island Lodge is located 95km West of Livingstone, Zambia and 4km North of Kasane, Botswana at the far eastern point of the Caprivi Strip. The island lies on the Zambezi River border with Namibia. GRID CO-ORDINATES: 17â° 44’ 34” S : 25â° 10’ 28” E
ACCOMMODATION: 5 X Twin bed chalet-tents. All units are en-suite with shower and toilet.
TRAVEL: BA & SAA have daily flights to and from Livingstone and OR Tambo. Air Botswana and SA Airlink operates into Kasane either direct OR Tambo or via Gaborone.
VISA REQUIREMENTS: No visa requirements for SADC countries. Visa applicable to British, USA, European Union, Australian and other passport holders. Single Entry visa @ USD50. Double or multi entry visa USD80
FACILITIES:
24hr 220v Power. Plug adapter in rooms for chargers, laptops, cameras etc.
Insect Repellent and Aerosol in tents. Mosquito nets on request.
Swimming Pool
Fishing Equipment: Conventional Rods & Reels for Hire. Basic tackle requirements for sale. Moderate supply of Flies available.
Guided Bird Walks, Guided Fishing Walks.
Cell Phone Coverage.
WiFi available.
External activities, tours can be arranged. Visa conditions may apply for activities/tours in Botswana, Zimbabwe or Namibia and non-SADC passport holders should opt for a multi-entry visa when first arriving in Zambia.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Ilombe Island is located in a Malaria area. You are advised to either take prophylactics or bring along some insect repellent of your choice. We do supply repellent free of charge.
A high factor sun block is recommended as well as suitable head gear and sun glasses.
Some evenings/early morning can be quite cold – suitable cover is recommended.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Sekoma Island Lodge is located 95km West of Livingstone, Zambia and 4km North of Kasane, Botswana at the far eastern point of the Caprivi Strip. The island lies on the Zambezi River border with Namibia. GRID CO-ORDINATES: 17â° 44’ 54” S 25â° 10’ 32” E
The accommodation at Sekoma Lodge offers both comfort and breathtaking views of the Mambova rapids. Set on wooden decks, Sekoma Lodge’s spacious safari tents sleep either 2 or 4 guests. Each safari tent boasts a full bathroom suite and sleeps two in either single or queen size beds. Our 4 sleepers are ideal for families or groups, which can be arranged as 4 singles or 2 doubles.
Sekoma Island Lodge supplies all bedding, linen and towels. Fresh drinking water is readily available
The Place of Fire.
Sekoma lodge has a main boma, where you can experience the beauty of an African evening: Dining under a starlit sky, where hooting owls and snorting hippo accompany the sounds of a crackling campfire.
The boma boasts a fully stocked bar and a dining area where guests can enjoy a bushveld dinner under the stars. In winter, you can warm yourself while waiting for your day’s fishing to commence.
guests dine under the stars alongside the river
The Communal Area
Admire the tranquility of the Zambezi River
Relax in our communal area and drink in the beauty and tranquility of the Zambezi River. It is a bird watchers paradise with the sound of birdsong in surrounding tree canopy adding to the relaxed atmosphere. The main bar is situated in the communal area which extends out overlooking the mighty Zambezi, where you can relax and order refreshments from our friendly Sekoma staff
Fishing ( Main activity), came and experiance the Tiger fishing adventure
Whatever kind of fisherman you are, we have the bait to get you to Sekoma.
The Zambezi and Chobe offers every fisherman wonderful opportunities. Sekoma Island Lodge is situated on the Zambian side of the Mambova Rapids on a stretch of river that experiences annual flooding. This phenomenon acts as a stocking system where the area becomes home to a large variety of insects, crustaceans, flora and of course, fish.
The waters surrounding Sekoma are a paradise for the adventurous angler, whether a conventional, lure or fly fisher, you are up against Tiger Fish, large Tilapia, colourful Bream species, and African Pike. The formidable Tiger Fish is world-renowned for being a fierce, hard-fighting fish that has a reputation of being the toughest freshwater fish to pursue.
A variety of fishing methods can be used, with fly-fishing and lure fishing being predominant.
Fish that regularly take artificial:
Bird-watching
With over 400 species of bird, Sekoma Island Lodge is a bird watchers paradise. Waterfowl, raptors, hornbills, heron, flycatchers, bee-eaters, Turacos and the shy African Finfoot can be seen.
After the first rains birds descend on the island, large flocks of Green Pigeon and Trumpeter Hornbills swoop the canopies, feasting on figs. The Trumpeter Hornbill can be heard for miles with its baby-like cry. During the low-water season Rock Pratincoles can be spotted raising their families on the large rocks at the centre of the rapids. Migratory birds can be seen during the summer months when birds from all over the world flock to the region to breed.
Raptors are well represented on the island, with the African Fish Eagle the most prolific bird of prey. The Pel’s Fishing Owl has also found a safe haven in the forest on Sekoma Island. Our guides at Sekoma Island Lodge have an outstanding knowledge of the fauna and flora, they will be more than happy to take you for a tour of the island or on a river cruise.
Game Viewing
Half and full day Game Viewing excursions can be arranged on the Chobe River but it is an extra activity.
Game viewing does not get better than this: Close-up encounters with wildlife on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. In the dryer months, from September to November, the area teems with herds of elephants crossing the Chobe River. There is plentiful variety of game grazing on the open floodplains:
Bush Buck
Puku
Kudu
Hippo
Lion
Impala
Waterbuck
Sable antelope
Roan Antelope
Red Lechwe
Buffalo
Herds of 300+ buffalo are not uncommon in these parts. Leopard have also been spotted taking a drink on the banks of the river.
The Zambezi and Chobe Rivers are home to some of the largest crocodiles in Southern Africa and in cooler months you can see these impressive reptiles basking themselves on the riverbanks.
Hippo is also a common sight and you can even wake up to a Hippo grazing on your doorstep early in the morning.
Full and Half Day Trips into the Chobe National Park is an extra activity and can be arranged at the lodge.
Sekoma Island is an hour-and-a-half drive from Livingtone and is part of a chain of islands and channels in the centre of the Mambova rapids above Kazangula and opposite Kasane. This is adjacent to the eastern point of the Caprivi Strip and where four countries meet (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia)
Getting there:
Sekoma Fishing uses Nationwide to fly guests from Johannesburg to Livingstone.
Nationwide has two flight daily. First flight leaves at 11h20 and arrives in Livingstone at 12h55 and the second flight leaves at 12h15 and arrives at 13h55.
There is road transfer from Livingstone to the village of Mambova which takes approximately 1hr 20 mins from the airport to the Mambova jetty.
At the harbour, a boat will await your arrival and take you on leisurely 15 minute cruise to the lodge.
Alternatively: Self drivers can park their vehicles at our offices for safe keeping at Kasane and transfer across to the island
Catch An Experience of a Lifetime!
The annual flood every year, brings growth and rejuvenation to the system
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Fishing at Sekoma Island is an unforgettable experience. For any level of fisher there is an amazing variety of spots on the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers as well as an opportunity to fish the Kasai Channel.
Yearly the waters surrounding Sekoma floods, this flooding rejuvenates the floodplains and brings a wealth of fauna and flora to the region. The annual flooding also acts as a natural restocking system and replenishes precious fishing grounds.
Contact Smiles today to begin a trip of a lifetime. We will organise your trip from beginning to end. Groups from 2-24 people can easily be
PAY 3 STAY 4 NIGHTS FROM
R11,450 PPS
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