Nile Perch & The Red Sea Egypt

Fish, dive and swim in the wonders of Egypt.

The perfect combination, one week fishing for the mighty predatory Nile Perch before moving on to take in one of the natural wonders of this world, the Red Sea. 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 some of the historic sights Egypt has to offer. You will see the Pyramids, Sphinx, Museums, Temples of Luxor, Karnak and the mighty Valley of the Kings and Queens, all before moving to enjoy the beautiful Red Sea with its clean perfect beaches and unbelievable coral reefs, full of fish, just waiting to be explored with either snorkeling or diving equipment. You will even have the chance to learn to dive.

Your tour will start from Aswan dam; from here you will make your way up the lake with all the fuel, food and water you require for the full length of your tour. This tour is a safari in the true meaning of the term. You live it by camping and fishing on your boat, literally miles away from any civilization.

The Red Sea's narrow, elongated shape with perfect white sandy beaches, extremely crystal clear warm waters and miles of spectacular coral reefs, internal lagoons and navigable channels provide incredibly diverse habitats for over 1000 species of fish, almost 20% of which are totally unique. Spectacular coral reefs, sheer drop-offs, underwater caverns and overhangs provide an endless supply of attractions for those who love to snorkel or dive. Spend your time here as you wish, either just relax and take in the perfect climate with a dip in the pool, or for those with a little more adventure why not learn to dive.

What our customers have to say: "We really enjoyed this as a 2 centre holiday, it was good for us both. Paul had a great time catching those Nile Perch ( I could not believe how big there were) while i just relaxed on the boat. Then we both learned to dive in the second week, best holiday we have ever had together and for that a big Thank you to you and all your staff.."Amanda Gorman "Just the ticket relaxing after the first week top trip thank you."Michael Coxton . "2 great contrasts, 1st there's the difference from the pandemonium of the first week catching those Nile Perch to the relaxation of the second week swimming in the Red Sea. 2nd there's the contrast from a true wild safari while living on the fishing boats the first week to sheer luxury at our hotel the second week. When we got home it felt that we had been on lots of holidays in such a short time. Thank You so much it was the best holiday we have every had. "Cheryl and Martin Leonard

Cairo Hotels

B/B

While staying in Cairo your tour will start and finish in style. You will be staying in a 5 star hotel such as the El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel,Towers and Casino. This is a unique luxury resort in the heart of Cairo, located on the southern tip of El Gezirah - an island on the majestic Nile River - the hotel features a round tower design providing panoramic views of Cairo's landmarks from all 436 guest rooms and suites. The Sheraton is within walking distance of the Opera House, the renowned Egyptian Museum, government ministries, shopping and business centre's. Nearby Airport. Cairo International Airport - 17 Kilometres.

If the El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel is unavailable we have many more 5 Star hotels in Cairo to offer. The name of your hotel will be confirmed on booking.

Nasser Safari Boats

F/B

As mentioned your accommodation while on the lake will be your custom made 30ft boat. These boats are specially designed for fishing safaris on Lake Nasser. Built for tough work in remote areas (Solid Metal hulls), each boat is fitted with long-range fuel tanks and plenty of storage area for your equipment. Each boat can sleep up to three people but for the best comfort two is ideal. Inside the boat there is one room with on board sleeping facilities, two bunks, each with full-size single mattress. (this area also provides spacious daytime seating). You will also need to provide your own sleeping bags. Under your bed there is sufficient room for you to store spare items of tackle and clothes. At night the cabin can be enclosed by canvas, providing a cosy sheltered sleeping area. Each boat has a small kitchen area, where your onboard cook will prepare three cooked meals per day, plus unlimited supplies of tea or coffee. The back area of the boat is large and open, an Ideal area to fish from. Each boat also comes with one of our local professional guides who will escort you throughout your tour, while trolling or shore fishing. These guides have all been guiding for many years, their experience of the lake is second to none. They will always provide you with help and advice on what lures or flies to use, along with the best areas to fish while shore fishing. All boats are fitted with a fish-finder and weighing scales up to 220lb.

A typical day would involve getting up at first light or when ever you want to, for a couple of hours of shore fishing or trolling, you choose, returning to one of the many islands for breakfast. After breakfast set off in your boat for a day of combined trolling and shore fishing. You can try all sorts of areas, as we, unlike others, do not have a set itinerary or have to follow a supply boat. The best plan is to fish different areas until you locate a good head of fish. Once found, do not move from this area unless the captures die off. At night you can also put out dead or live baits to catch Vundu that might be checking out the marginal areas. In effect you could be fishing for 24 hours, if you have the energy! Most of the time, camps will be located on clean sandy beaches and wherever possible close to a shore fishing area. At night, while laying under those desert stars, the place really starts to come to life, you will hear all sorts of sounds as the monitor lizards, golden jackals and desert fox start their night shift. This combined with the fishing makes a boat safari a must for those who enjoy 'getting away from it all'. The areas you visit are extremely remote and you will be completely cut off from all civilization. For those who have a sense of adventure and appreciate an outdoor life, this safari will be a dream come true, ensuring that you have that "Holiday of a Lifetime".

Luxor Sheraton Resort

B/B

During your tour you will stay one night at a five star hotel. where you have time to relax and rejoin some of the modern day comforts. Such as the Luxor Sheraton Resort which lies on the east bank of the River Nile, built into 8 acres of gardens. Rooms are built with style and class containing the following: Connecting Rooms Available, Cribs Available, Desk, Full Kitchen, Garden View Rooms Available, Disabled Accessible Rooms Available, In-Room Mini Bar, In-Room Movies, In-Room Safe, International Direct Dialing, Kitchenette, Maid Service, Non-Smoking Rooms Available, Radio, Refrigerator, River View Rooms Available, Rollaway Beds Available, Suites Available, Telephone, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Cable Channels. It is an ideal base from which to explore the city of Luxor

If the Luxor Sheraton Resort is unavailable we have many more 5 Star hotels in Luxor to offer. The name of your hotel will be confirmed on booking.

Meliá Pharaoh Hotel & Resort

B/B

The Red Sea’s narrow, elongated shape with perfect white sandy beaches. Extremely crystal clear warm waters and miles of spectacular fringing coral reefs, internal lagoons and navigable channels provide incredibly diverse habitats for over 1000 species of fish, almost 20% of which are totally unique. Spectacular coral reefs, sheer drop-offs, underwater caverns and overhangs provide for those who love to snorkel or dive an endless supply of attractions. Spend your time here as you wish, either just relax and take in the perfect climate with a dip in the pool, or for those with a little more adventure why not learn to dive. For your stay at the Red sea you will stay in a 5 star hotel such as the Meliá Pharaoh Hotel & Resort, which is alongside Hurghada Beach on the Red Sea. It has 258 rooms, including 76 bungalow Junior Suites and 12 bungalow Suites, all with a fully equipped bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, radio, mini-bar and safe deposit box. 12-hours room service. Breakfast and dinner buffet. À la carte restaurant. Bar. Pool bar. Beach bar and for those still with some energy a discotheque. The hotel also boosts 2 swimming pools, children's pool. Indoor pool, extensive entertainment programme,. Gym, Sauna and steam bath, massage, 4 tennis courts, 2 paddle courts, 1 hockey pitch, 1 all-weather sports court, Scuba diving centre, Snorkelling - the hotel has a house reef, a shopping gallery, boutique, souvenir shop, mini- market.

Making this the Ideal place and location to enjoy yourself beside the beautiful Red Sea.

Suggested Itinerary

Remember the itineraries below are only suggested and can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally.

16 - Days / 7 - Days Guided Fishing

Day 1	Depart GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW) with EGYPT AIR AM Arrive CARIO (CAI) PM On arrival you will be met by a Angling Direct Holidays' representative and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight accommodation: El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel B/B
Day 2	Day tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum with your private guide. Time for exploring and shopping. Overnight accommodation: El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel B/B
Day 3	Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a private transfer to Cairo airport, where you will catch your internal flight to Aswan. On arrival at Aswan airport you will be greeted by a Angling Direct Holidays' representative for a short 10-minute transfer to the lake. Meet your boat, crew and guide. Depart Aswan to fishing areas. (Note this normally means about a four hour boat journey before you start fishing. giving you plenty of time to unpack and set up all your tackle). Sit back and relax, as you start to explore this remote wilderness. Overnight accommodation: 30ft Safari boat, Lake Nasser F/B
Day 4 to 8	Start as early or as late as you wish. Fish all day or take things at a slower pace, the choice is yours. Normally the day would be split into trolling and shore fishing. However if you wish to do more of one than the other our guides are only to pleased to help. Overnight accommodation: 30ft Safari boat, Lake Nasser F/B
Day 9	Fishing or relaxing, your choice. During the day you will be making / fishing your way back towards Aswan. Late afternoon you will arrive back at Aswan where again you will be met by our Angling Direct Holidays' representative for your private transfer back to Aswan airport. Fly Aswan to Luxor, where you will be met and transported to your 5-star hotel. Overnight accommodation: Luxor Sheraton Resort B/B
Day 10	In the morning you will be met by our private tour guide for the day. The days activities include, Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Queens, along with the temple of Hatchepsut. Evening you will have a private transfer by road to Hurghada on the Red Sea (Approx 4 hrs) Overnight accommodation: Meliá Pharaoh Hotel & Resort B/B
Day 11 to 14	Free Day. Our rep can help arrange any sightseeing, snorkelling, scuba-diving or any other activities you wish to do while enjoying your stay at the Red sea. Overnight accommodation: Meliá Pharaoh Hotel & Resort B/B
Day 15	Free Morning. Afternoon flight back to Cairo where you will be met by a Angling Direct Holidays' representative. Private transfer to the 5-star Hotel. Overnight accommodation: El Gezirah Sheraton Hotel B/B
Day 16	Private transfer back to Cairo international airport for your return flight home. Depart CARIO (CAI) with EGYPT AIR AM Arrive GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW) AM

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	16 - Days / 7 - Days Guided Fishing
All year	From £1,825 pp

Additional Pricing Info:

Note: The above prices are per person and are based on two people sharing accommodation, transfers and fishing. These prices are for guide purposes only. Prices will increase or decrease dependant on number of people sharing accommodation or the fishing.

Whats Included & Excluded

Options Deluxe Rooms Business Class Flight Upgrades Additional Days and excursions while in Egypt Diving courses for beginners or experienced divers.

What's Included International and internal return flights. All Airport transfers. Accommodation as indicated on itinerary. Full days fishing as indicated on itinerary. All meals while on safari, drinks extra. Private- Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum tour with guide including entrance Fees In Cairo Private tour of Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Valley of Kings and Queens and Temple of Hatchepsut. Fishing Licence (Note a photocopy of your passport page with all details and photo on is required four weeks before departure)

What's Excluded All drinks Holiday insurance Personal items Local Tips (Non Compulsory) As a guide approx £25 per angler per week.

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party

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Standard Equipment

A sleeping bag, light for summer and warm for wintertime.
- Very good protection against the sun: high protection lotion, sunglasses and hat.
- Canvas "shore fishing" shoes.
- Normal light shoes for the boat.
- Jersey and warm coat for winter months.
- Personal medication
- Insect repellent.
- Swimming costume.
- 1 towel
- Light fishing bag to put 1 bottle of water and small fishing equipment in during shore fishing.
- Binoculars.

Note: Our boats do not carry or sell alcohol, therefore if you wish to bring bottles of spirits or wine you can, but only to a limit of 3 litres per angler. Beer and wine can be prearranged if you require.

Tackle

There are various ways to fish for Nile Perch and each way demands different tackle. What ever tackle you take it needs to be in tip top condition as any weakness these fish are sure to find it.

For trolling from boats you can use either boat or up-tide rods of 20 - 30lb class and between 6' and 9'. These need to be coupled with with medium sized multipliers capable of holding 300 yards plus of 30lb line. We like to use the Penn Internationals 12lt as these will hold all the line and give you that added advantage of a lever drag system, but any multiplier that is capable of the line quality is ok.

To do shore fishing you will need heavy strong rods with extra length to allow you to keep those fish away from the rocks under your feet and also aid with casting lures out. We have used in the past stepped up carp rods in the 2 3/4 to 4lb test cure range. Reels should be big enough to hold at least 250 yards of 20-30lb monofilament or braid.

Do not underestimate the strength of Nile perch, and equally the terrain they inhabit. For both trolling and shore fishing we prefer braid as the advantages out way any disadvantages. Braid allows you to feel the lures working while trolling and to feel your lures bouncing the bottom. for trolling fire line is fantastic in the 50lb class this braid will give you enough abrasion resistance to cope with any fish. We have landed many fish over the 100lb mark up to 176LB and never been cut off. For shore fishing we use 5olb whiplash as this is a very low diameter braid which aids the casting, sinking and working of your lures, again we have never had a problem with this braid and have accounted for many 80LB plus fish.

For leaders take 100LB mono. you need a length of 8 feet to not only protect you from the rocks but also provide abrasion resistance against a 100LB fish, for as they twist , turn and jump their rough gill plates will cut you through. Join your leader and main line with a double main line leader secured with a Bimini twist or similar knot.

For hooks you need to replace all hooks and split rings that are supplied with all manufactures of lure, they are just not strong enough. Nile Perch are capable and will straighten hooks and split rings with an uncanny ease. Change to Mustard 5X or VMC. Swivels and snaps also need to be in the 150lb class but make sure you bring black ones as there is nothing more annoying than have a tiger fish go for your swivel, cut you off and lose you a lure and even worse a fish.

For lures, again Nile Perch take great pride in destroying expensive lures so you need to choose wisely. The type of lures you require also depends on the time of year you are fishing as in the winter months most time is spent predominately trolling and what shore fishing you do the Perch will be tight to the bottom. Please Contact Us and we will advise complete lure patterns for your trip dependant on the time of year.

Fly fishing is becoming more popular for Nile Perch and if you are a fly fisherman then these fish have to be for you. For tackle you will need: Rods - For Perch 9ft 10 to 12 weight for tigers 9ft 7 to 8 weight. Reels need to be able to hold a full spool of your chosen line weight and lots and lots of strong backing in the 20 to 30lb class. For line you will need fast and ultra fast weight forward line. For tigers bring a medium sinking line. Flies; any tarpon, sailfish and marlin flies will work well as long as they are tied to strong hooks. Remember these fish are renowned for straightening hooks. Best colours are reds, whites, silver and blue.

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