A 6 night tiger fishing safari experience

Experience the famous Barotse tigerfish on our section of the Upper Zambezi

2026 SOLD OUT - BOOK NOW FOR 2027

Experience the thrill of catching a tigerfish on one of the most exclusive and pristine stretches of the Upper Zambezi River.

Positioned strategically between the powerful Kaale Rapids and the Sioma (Ngonye) Falls, Lumbe Pools Camp offers virtually private access to over 40 kilometers of prime, unpressured fishing water. Whether you are targeting double-figure tigers on fly, lure, or live bait, our rotated beat system ensures you are always casting into rested, quiet pools, rocky pinnacles, and deep channel structures.

exclusive access

Lumbe Pools Camp is the only permanent operator on this remote stretch of the river. Enjoy an environment virtually free from boat traffic and engine noise.

diverse water types

From deep river pools and fast-flowing gorge water to shallow riffles, island channels, and rocky rapids.

Varied Angling Techniques:

Excellent water for fly fishing, spinning with spoons and lures, drifting, and live-baiting. Bonus multi-species opportunities also include trophy largemouth bream.

TRIP OVERVIEW

A glance into a 6-night stay on the Zambezi river

Each day will follow a similar routine, with aprroximately 3 hours spent on the river in the morning and again in the afternoon (with some surprise outings included along the away.)

  1. DAY 1: Arrival at the Airport

    Fly to Livingstone / Vic Falls or Kasane Airports where we will collect you and transfer you to the camp.

  2. DAY 1 – DAY 7

    Accommodation will be in one of our 5 open-air ensuite chalets overlooking the Zambezi River. Activities on offer include: fishing, swimming or snorkelling, pontoon lunches, beach brunches and visits to the famous Ngonye Falls.

  3. Day 7: Departure Day

    Road transfer back to to airport for your departure flight home.

What your 6 night stay on the Zambezi River will look like:

A 6-night stay at Lumbe Pools Camp balances world-class tiger fishing with the variety of the Upper Zambezi & Lumbe Rivers. Uniquely positioned at the confluence of the Zambezi and the Lumbe River, daily activities  beyond casting into deep holding pools and drifting along weed-lined fringes. Mornings might see you targeting tigerfish, followed by relaxed pontoon brunches drifting downriver, beach boules, or beach golf on the white sandbars. Excursions are also lead upstream to the churning waters and natural jacuzzi rock pools of Sioma (Ngonye) Falls – where you can fish off volcanic basalt, swim, and enjoy G&Ts overlooking Africa’s second-largest waterfall – or downstream to the Kaale rapids. During the middle of the day, you can cool off with a snorkel in the crystal-clear pools of the Lumbe River or kick back with a book up at the Rosewood Lookout. As the sun starts to set, you’ll wrap up the afternoon’s fishing and head back to camp to wind down around the boma fire pit, enjoy dinner under the stars, or even sleep out on the pontoon right on the water.

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The 4 anchor points to this trip which you need to be aware of are below:

BEST Suited to

July – November

DURATION*

6 nights (Can be extended)

THE LOCATION

Zambezi River

MAX group size

Max 10 people

Accommodation

5 Open-Air chalets overlooking the Zambezi

There are 5 open air chalets at Lumbe Pools Camp. Each chalet can acocmmodate 2 people in either double or twin beds. The lodge is solar powered so we are able to provide bedside lamps, charging points and donkey boilers to provide your chalets with hot water. There is wi-fi at the lodge, although it only covers the main area and fire-pit and doesnt extends to the chalets.

This 6-night fishing safari offers exclusive access to 40 km of Zambezi water with zero commercial camp competition.

 This region of the Zambezi River offers remote, private water with numerous islands, rapids and deep channels to fish. The attraction to our stretch of the Upper Zambezi river is the fact that we are almost the only commercial operator here – you are unlikely to see another boat on the river here. We also have an incredible variety of fishing water available – rapids, gorge water, slow and wide pieces etc. 

The Angling Experience at Lumbe Pools Camp

What to expect from a fishing point ofview

Exclusive, Low-Pressure Water

Because Lumbe Pools Camp is virtually the only commercial operator along this 40 km stretch of the Upper Zambezi between Kaale Rapids and Sioma Falls, you rarely see another boat on the water. The river here offers incredible structural diversity—from deep channels, wide glides, and weed-lined fringes to rocky basalt gorges, churning falls, and fast-flowing rapids.

Tackle & Technique Options

  • Lures & Spoons: Spinning and casting become highly effective from mid-May onward. Copper spoons excel in fast water and around rock structure. Large, bright, deep-running lures and distance casting using braided line yield the highest strike and hook-up rates in deep pools.

  • Fly Fishing: Highly effective throughout the year. Bright patterns pushed into structure work best in dirty water, while natural, sparse patterns cast with sinking lines into deeper channels, drop-offs, and rapids pay off as the water clears. (Upper Zambezi yellowfish can also be targeted with smallmouth yellowfish tactics).

  • Topwater Lures: Walker and slider-style surface lures produce explosive early morning and late evening action before direct sunlight hits the water.

  • Bait Fishing: Drift and live-bait setups come into play when water is high or discolored, or in deep, fast-flowing gorges like Sioma when casting bites slow down.

Last remaining space for 2026!

17 to 22 June: 5 rooms available (10 pax)
6 – 30 July: 5 rooms available (10 pax)
23 to 28 Aug: 5 rooms available (10 pax)
6 to 11 Nov: 3 rooms available (6 pax)
17 to 22 Nov: 4 rooms available (8 pax)
19 Dec to 3 Jan (10 pax)

Travel logistics

How to get to Lumbe?

Fly to Kasane, Livingstone or Vic Falls

  1. Arrival in Kasane

    Arrival at Kasane, LVI Airport or Vic Falls Airport

  2. Collection + Transfer

    Our preferred transfer company will meet you and drive you to the Lumbe Pools Parking bay (opposite Lumbe).

  3. Arrival at the camp

    our team will meet you at the parking bay and transfer you by boat across the river to Lumbe.

DATES & SEASONS

Lumbe Pools Camp is open from 1 March - 15 January

You can visit Lumbe Pools from March to mid-January but keep in mind that some of the activities will be better experienced at certain times of the year. Chat to us about what type of experience you're looking for and we can recommend when the best time to go would be.

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2026 Guest Reviews

What guests from the 2026 season have said so far:

7 april 2026

Top moment? The sleepout on the pontoon. It was amazing. Thank you for the attention to detail!

Eliza Van Vuuren

6 April 2026

A wonderful way to spend Easter! Delicious food, spectacular scenery. We could not have asked for more.

Rob & Jo Brown

12 april 2026

Magical, memorable trip of a lifetime! Service was exceptional. A bucket list trip and perfet place for families!

Mark & Taryn

Please note that camping is not permitted at Lumbe Pools. 

EVERWILD group

Lumbe is a part of the Everwild Grou. Find out who Everwild is and what other camps are members here.

location & logistics

Lumbe is located 30km from Sioma Falls and 300km from Livingstone.  

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