Guides

Our local guides are the most experienced, and our boats and equipment the best available in the country. Our prices are based upon local Ugandan guides being used for the trips.  They are experienced and knowledgeable as well as being able to communicate well in English.  In addition, other experts are available for leading tours.  For example Paul Goldring who resides in Uganda and is well experienced with tour leading and also fishing is available at an additional daily cost.  It is recommended that these additional guides be utilised with any large groups and specialist fishing clients. 

Traditional Fishing Season

According to local tradition the fishing season is October to March but fish are caught all year around from our experience.

Fish Caught / Methods

Nile Perch.  From approximately 10-80kg in weight.  Trolling with lures is the main method of fishing used.  You can also catch tilapia using fly fishing techniques.  Tillapia are about 1-2kg in weight.

Boats Used

An 18 foot sea going ski boat with single foam filled hull, powered by a Yamaha 140HP outboard engine boat has a maximum seating capacity of 6 passengers plus skipper and a maximum of 4 people fishing at any one time (to avoid line tangling etc).  A fibre glass 24 foot long “canoe” powered by a Mariner 60HP outboard engine is also available for smaller groups of 2-3 fishermen.

Equipment & Facilities on board

Our boats are equipped with an overhead sun canopy, rain suits (there can be a certain amount of spray when the lake is rough), electronic fish finder, GPS, mobile phone, life jackets, flares, basic first aid box and fire extinguisher on board for your safety. We also have a cooler box on board for cold drink storage.  Our skippers are experienced local guides who have a good knowledge of the lake as well as fishing.

All equipment and lures for trolling for perch for up to 4 lines per boat are supplied, but anglers are free to bring their own, especially lighter equipment for tilapia.  Anything damaged or lost will need to be paid for before disembarkation.  Lures are between 20-25USD each if lost.

Meeting Point

For our day trips we meet in Entebbe outside UWEC (Zoo), Lugard Avenue, where safe parking is available and it is a short walk to the pier from where we depart/return.  Transport is arranged to and from the jetty from local Entebbe and Kampala hotels upon request.

Day Trips - timings

They normally depart around 9.00 am or 1.00pm and return around 12.30pm or 5.00pm with a full day being approximately 8 hours on the water and a half day around 4 hours.  Fishing is done around local islands about a 45 minute boat trip from Entebbe.  The areas fished will depend upon the weather and how the fish are biting.  At certain times of the year the lake can be very rough with large swells and so then we tend to utilise the sheltered bays for fishing.  Lunch will be sandwiches, hot dogs, salad or similar served on board the boat moored in a shady spot in an island bay.  Beers, mineral water and sodas are available on board as well as tea and coffee.  Anglers are free to bring along additional drinks required.

Overnight Trips

The overnight trips are generally accommodated in a small, exclusive tented camp on Ngamba Island in the Kome Group of islands, and include accommodation and all meals whilst on the island.  Each of the four twin tents has an en suite bathroom with eco friendly toilet and hot water “bush” shower.  A cash bar facility is available at the camp serving beers, sodas and some spirits and wine.  If clients have particular preferences please check with us beforehand regarding availability.  Bottled water is also available. Solar power and a back up generator ensures the camp is lit in the evenings but we recommend that each person brings his own torch too.

What to bring on board

We suggest you bring as much sun protection as possible - hats, sunglasses, creams as it can be quite hot out on the lake (average day time temperatures are in the mid to late 20 degrees C). Strops or sandals are a good idea as you may well get wet feet - especially getting on and off the boat!  Insect repellent is a good idea.  A camera if you’d like to capture “the big fish” on film and a pair of binoculars if you are keen on birdlife.  As power and recharging facilities are limited, we also suggest you bring some spare batteries for your camera when staying for a few days. Light daywear such as T shirts and shorts are normally fine but we recommend a rain jacket in case of increment weather and a sweater or light jacket for cooler weather and the evenings. If you are staying overnight you will need your personal belongings - clothes, medication, toiletries etc for the duration of the stay – and preferably packed in a small soft bag for easy packing on the boat (no hard large suit cases allowed).  If you are a smoker - take your stocks with you - shops are few and far between!

DAY TRIPS

Prices include: Use of fishing boat, fuel, lunch, reasonable quantity of hot and cold drinks, services of local fishing guide/gilly  and fishing equipment for trolling for up to 4 persons on board. 

 Accommodation in Entebbe - before/after the safari can be arranged as follows