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Pound for Pound the most Prized Sport Fish in the World
The “African Tigerfish” is powerful, and well armed, thus making it one of the worlds most sought after game fish. It lives in the lakes, open rivers and streams of Tropical Africa. The impression one gets from seeing these fish, is one of awe, terror, and mystery, not unlike the feeling of watching a Great White Shark.
The scales are large and the mouth and teeth are extremely well developed. The teeth look like daggers. The teeth are interlocking, allowing the teeth to mesh like cutting sheers. All teeth are exposed even when the mouth is completely shut. The entire body is sleek and designed for speed.
Horizontal unbroken black bands run along the entire body, hence the name “Tigerfish”. The rest of the body is a silver-white-grey, however there is usually a metallic orange or yellow sheen. Many specimens have various blue to green pigmented scales.
One of the most fearsome predators freshwater has ever known, the tigerfish has a vicious reputation. These fish hunt in large packs, just as their South American counterparts, the piranhas do. Prey consists primarily of other fish, but just about anything alive can fall prey to the tigerfish. Because they have razor sharp knife-like teeth, and extremely strong jaw muscles, they are among the few fish that can prey on other species the same size or larger than themselves. Once caught the Tigerfish is an extremely hard fighting fish with enough power to pull you down into the snags or give a magnificent aerial display literally walking across the water with violent head shakes to spit the hook.
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YOUR AFRICAN ITINERARY
Join us In Pursuit of the Mighty African Tigerfish !!!
Tour starts in Johannesburg on Sunday 4th March 2007
SOUTH AFRICA
Day 1: Meet & greet at airport, transfer to Garden Court hotel at Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa (now re-named O R Tambo Airport) - 3 star Accommodation in a standard room on bed & breakfast basis, pub & restaurant in the hotel.
Days 2, 3, 4 & 5 : Trip to Kruger National Park. Accommodation at various camps within the park on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. (Different camp each night)
Day 6: Return to Johannesburg. Accommodation at Garden Court hotel at Johannesburg airport (as above-Day 1).
Day 7: Transfer to airport. Check in for flight to Zimbabwe.
NB : SOUTH AFRICAN PORTION OF TOUR INCLUDES :
* Porterage (airport & hotel)-based on 1 reasonably sized piece of baggage per person per point.
*Park entry fees Transfers & accommodation as per above itinerary
*Transport in a luxury air conditioned bus with English speaking guide
TOUR EXCLUDES :
* All drinks, beverages, wines, spirits
* Lunches, dinners in Johannesburg
* Gratuities for meals (whole trip), gratuities for guide & bus driver
* Airfares to South Africa & back to Australia
* Airport departure taxes ZIMBABWE
ZIMBABWE
Day 7: Meet & greet at Victoria Falls airport. Transfer to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge on a bed & breakfast basis. Sightseeing & activities can include : Elephant rides, walk with Lions, gorge swing, bungi jumps, flights over the falls, visit to the rain forest. Take 2 activities, get a sunset cruise free.
Day/s 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12: Transfer to Binga in a bus with drinks (incl. beers, spirits, minerals) & snacks. Passengers board houseboats-all offering air conditioned accommodation. Breakfast, lunch & 3 course dinner as well as all local drinks (inc.beers, spirits, minerals) are provided. Should the clients wish, they can bring their own imported wines & spirits. Ice for the duration of the trip + all fishing bait (worms, massess, kapenta) are also provided.
Day 13: Transfer back to Victoria Falls & check in at Vic Falls Safari Lodge** (as above-day 7) + sightseeing & activities as per day 7.
Day 14: Transfer to airport. Check in for flight to Johannesburg ----- arrive Johannesburg. Transfer & check in to Garden Court Hotel.
Day 15: Transfer to airport. Check in for flight to Australia.
** A dinner for the group at the Boma restaurant at the Vic Falls safari lodge can be arranged - please respond to this advice asap so that a quote can be obtained.
NB : ZIMBABWE PORTION OF TOUR INCLUDES:
* All transfers to & from airport/ hotel/ Binga + drinks with Binga legs
* Activities at Victoria Falls
* Fuel estimate for houseboat charter
* Airfares from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
* Airport departure tax in Victoria Falls
TOUR EXCLUDES :
* Parks fees (a) entry into Rain Forest in village (as below) entry onto Kariba + daily fishing fee US$10.00 entry and US$ 10.00 daily fishing fee
* Lunches & dinners in Victoria Falls + all beverages, beers, spirits & wines
* All fishing tackle
* All gratuities
N.B. ** ALL PASSENGERS IN THE GROUP MUST GET THE FULL IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS e.g. visa/s, vaccinations, currency allowances etc. FROM THEIR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENTS. ZIMBABWE VISAS MAY BE PURCHASED ON ENTRY FOR APPROX US$ 45.00.
MALARIA PREVENTION
It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that they take all possible measures to avoid falling victim to Malaria and other Tropical Diseases. Please visit your local Doctor or Travel Clinic and ensure that all necessary vaccinations etc are up to date. ALL MALARIAL PROPHYLACTICS, PERSONAL MEDICINES ETC. MUST BE ACQUIRED BY THE PASSENGERS FROM THEIR OWN MEDICAL PRACTIONERS.
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TRIP COST AUD $ 7650-00 EXCLUDING AIRFARES TO AND FROM JOHANNESBURG FOR THE TRIP STARTING IN JOHANNESBURG AND OPERATING FROM SUNDAYTHE 4TH MARCH 2007 TO SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2007
To Avoid Disappointment Please Book Early as Seats are Limited
PLEASE NOTE : Optional tours / transfers are not provided
Medical & travel insurance is not provided
Personal extras e.g. curios, gifts etc are for passengers own account
The tour operator reserves the right to change the tour program (should it be necessary) due to circumstances beyond their control e.g. flight changes / delays, closing times at sightseeing points altered, road blocks, detours & any act of God .
We wish you a happy and memorable holiday experience.
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For further details please contact:
Don and Sue Friend
Phone: 04165 354 994
email: donfriend@bigpond.com
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