A three-night ‘Fishing with Purpose’ fly-fishing experience, guided by Gareth Corbett, will be hosted at Tintswalo Lapalala in the Limpopo Waterberg from March 31 to April 3.
Corbett, who describes himself as a ‘traditional’ angler, will take a small group of adventurers to discover the pools and rapids of the Palala and Kgogong rivers, which flow through 60km of the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve.
The fly-fishing package itinerary will include fishing and twice-daily guided game drives, as well as all meals and house drinks. Tintswalo’s eco-friendly lodge is operated off the grid and the luxury tented suites all come with their own private decks with plunge pools.
Spreading across 48 000ha, the malaria-free fishing expedition will be on a ‘catch, release and research’ basis.
With riverside locations that are easily accessible on foot, rocky rapids as well as deep, calm pools of clear and unpolluted water, the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve presents fishing opportunities suitable for all competency levels.
Its rivers are known for vast numbers of yellowfish that swim free, as well as six different Barb species. Other species that have been identified in the reserve include Canary largemouth, Limpopo rock catlet, Sharptooth catfish, Labeo, Bquog, Silver robber, Tilapia, Churchill and Southern mouthbrooder.
The fishing excursions will be scientifically monitored and participants will assist with data collection as part of ongoing research projects.
