Discover Egypt's secrets.
Want to experience the real "Jewels of the Nile?" Well this tour is for you, a perfect combination of Egyptian culture and a real Egyptian experience, catching the mighty predators, Nile Perch. First you will have seven days fishing on Lake Nasser with your own boat and guide, for the perfect private fishing safari. You will then get to experience the other fantastic sights and sounds of the Egyptian way of life, past and present, with a luxury 5 star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Lake Nasser has turned into a magical wilderness of stunning desert scenery with over 100 species of birds, monitor lizards, golden jackals and desert fox. This 360 mile long lake is the greatest venue in the world for wild Nile Perch; when fishing you never know if the next fish is going to be 50lb or over 200lbs. Like many sport fish Nile Perch are great jumpers, launching themselves clear out of the water, gills flared open, shaking their big head and enormous mouth, all in a desperate attempt to shake those hooks.
Each tour starts and ends in Cairo, where you will be staying in a 5 star Hotel. After a tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx and the main Museum you catch an internal flight to Aswan, from here you will start your 7 day Lake Nasser fishing safari. This is a safari in the true meaning of the term; you will be living it by camping on your boat, literally miles away from any civilization. The stars become your ceiling and a step behind the rocks, your bathroom. On returning to Aswan you then board your 5 star luxury Nile Cruise boat, a fantastic way to see the sights of Egypt, as you gently cruise down the mighty Nile, stopping to take in all the famous sights.
FISHING METHODS
Trolling, Shore Fishing and Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Nile Perch
Season: All Year
Weight: 4lb to 238lb
Average Weight: 550lb |
Tiger Fish
Season: All year
Weight: 1lb to 16lb
Average Weight: 3lb |
Vundu
Season: September to Jan
Weight: 6lb to 100lb
Average Weight: 20lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (E), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing, all meals while on safari and cruise, fishing licence (photocopy of passport must be send in with booking form), and private pyramids, sphinx and museum tour with guide including entrance fee, Excursions and tours indicated on itinerary while on Nile cruise.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items, drinks on boat, local tips (20-30 Egyptian pounds per day) and fishing tackle.
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways & Egypt Air.
VISA
Required from either the Egyptian Embassy in London or on arrival at Cairo.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Egypt, however this can change regularly.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Cairo (approx 6 hrs)
Cairo - Aswan (approx 1 - 2 hrs)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (EGYPT AIR)
(E) 1 checked in item 20kg (B) 1 checked in item 30kg (F) 1 checked in item 40kg. Please contact Egypt Air for weight limits & additional costs for checking in additional fishing equipment.
TRANSFER TIME
Cairo Airport - El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel (approx 40 mins)
NILE CRUISE
Regarded as one of the top experiences in Egypt. An opportunity to take a cruise down the Nile, taking in the wonders of Cairo.
LUXOR AND ASWAN
Explore the historical monuments and architectural highlights.
