Fishing safari
If you’re angling for an adventure, a fishing safari will have you hooked
Fishing safaris
Cast a line and reel in the wonders of wild rivers and wending waterways
The African coastline boasts some of the world’s best deep-sea fishing, and angling on lakes and rivers in the wilderness can be a beautifully immersive way to interact with the environment.
A fishing safari is a magical mixture of meditative calm, and wild exhilaration.
There’s nothing quite like catching your own dinner and mastering a new skill as a family is immensely rewarding – especially as it can ignite a passion that lasts a lifetime and travels the world.
Fishing safaris
Cast a line and reel in the wonders of wild rivers and wending waterways
Best locations for a fishing safari
Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands are fabulous for barracuda, dorado, tuna, sailfish and marlin, promising hours of adventure for deep-sea game fishing enthusiasts.
For the fly-fishermen and women seeking a family safari holiday spot, the elusive bonefish can be caught on the salt flats of Mauritius and Seychelles, while the trout fishing in Kenya’s Aberdare mountains is as scenic as it is fruitful.
For those who like a fight, tiger fishing in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana will deliver a high-adrenaline adventure.
If you simply fancy casting a line or two in the afternoon sun, the waterways of Nyerere National Park and Okavango Delta are beautiful for just that.
Best months for a fishing safari
For deep-sea fishing, the East African ocean is calmest between October and December, and in March.
A fly-fishing family safari holiday will be best when the water is warm and fish are at their most active; in Southern Africa this occurs in September and October, and April and May.
A great addition to a family safari holiday
Whether you make angling your safari centrepiece or merely include a cast or two in one of your afternoons, we think fishing is a fabulous element to add to your family safari holiday, and we’d love to help you build it into your trip.
Suggested itineraries
Our favourite itineraries for a fishing safari holiday
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Tanzania safari and beach holiday
Our Tanzania safari and beach holiday offers the wonderful combination of incredible wildlife viewing and azure waters for which Tanzania is famous.
More InfoGuide Price From £3,095 | $4,210 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12) Duration 9 Nights Best Months July - October Region Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar Islands, ![hippo-nyerere.jpg?w=1024&h=683&scale]()
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Southern Tanzania safari holiday
Experience a unique and memorable family safari adventure in Tanzania’s southern parks.
More InfoGuide Price From £4,255 | $5,785 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12) Duration 7 Nights Best Months July - October Region Ruaha National Park, Nyerere National Park, ![boating_safari_roho1-scaled.jpg?w=1024&h=683&scale]()
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Why travel with Coral Tree?
We are the specialists in luxury Africa family safari holidays
We are Africa experts and also parents. We understand what makes a memorable family adventure.
Our knowledge and connections are unsurpassed
We have been living and working in African tourism for over two decades.
Every journey is tailored with your specific wishes in mind
No off-the-shelf packages or cookie-cutter itineraries. Unique family safaris.
Each trip funds grassroots conservation and girls education projects
You pay no more for the privilege, we support causes close to our hearts.
Meet our founders
We believe in expert advice and exceptional service
No half measures allowed.
Over the last twenty years, we have lived and worked in the luxury African tourism sector developing partnerships across the continent.
We know what makes a memorable family experience, and as parents, we understand what’s important to you.
