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This 8 day angling safari on the coast of Namibia allows you to fish along the Skeleton Coast for Cob, West Coast Steenbras, Blacktail, Galjoen and sharks. These species can be caught throughout the year. Stay over in Swakopmund and the very luxurious Cape Cross Lodge. Although you will mostly do surf angling, you do spent a day on a ski-boat. View the lichen fields near Wlotzkasbaken. Namibia has over 100 species of lichen, several of which are endemic.
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After arriving at Walvis Bay or Swakopmund airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Swakopmund. After settling into your accommodation, you will have time for a short tour of Swakopmund. There are many good restaurants in Swakopmund where you can dine on your own account. Accommodation: Sea Breeze Guest House in Swakopmund or similar (meals excluded) |
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Start your angling holiday with ski-boat angling between Swakopmund and Mile 14. The boat will be launched either from Swakopmund Mole or Mile 17. Expected catches are Cob, Black tail, West Coast Steenbras, Catfish and various species of shark (cow sharks and bronze whalers being the most common). Accommodation: Guest House or Pension (B) |
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You will depart from Swakopmund at about 7h30. Enjoy angling along the coast as far north as Mile 108 (aptly named as it is 108 miles from Swakopmund). Some emphasis will be on shark angling. Often bronze whalers (also called copper sharks) and cowsharks are targeted. Both these species can reach lengths of 3 meters while copper sharks can weigh as much as 180kg. These species are commonly caught from the beach. Accommodation: Cape Cross Lodge (B, L, D) |
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Today you drive back to Swakopmund, stopping at the coastal town of Henties Bay for lunch. At Wlotzkasbaken you will stop to view the lichen fields. The Namib Desert boasts with over 100 species of lichen, of which several are endemic. Accommodation: Guest House or Pension (B, L) |
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After breakfast you start your last day surf angling along the beach between Swakopmund and Mile 32. Some emphasis will be on shark angling; this is your last chance to catch that bronze whaler. Accommodation: Guest House or Pension (B, L) |
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You may have some time for shopping or exploring the town before you are transferred to the airport. |
Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator
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| Duration | 8 Days |
| Cost | Rate on request |
| Mode of Transport | 4x4, boat |
| Conditions | Included: All transfers, park entry fees, fishing equipment, bait, fish barbeque, meals as specified Excluded: all beverages in restaurants/hotels |
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