Shackletons
Tiger Fishing Lodge
Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge is Zambia’s premier venue for trophy tigerfish, bream and catfish.
Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge is situated on the upper Zambezi River in south-western Zambia near the village of Mwandi (meaning place of ‘plenty fish’). The lodge is approximately 140km west of Livingstone (Zambia), 90 km west of Kazungula Ferry (Zambia / Botswana border), 5km west of Mwandi and 55km east of Sesheke (Zambia / Namibia border). This places Shackletons in the heart of ‘Tiger Country’ – home to the fearless tigerfish. (We cater for fly fishing, spin and lure anglers of all levels and ages.)
We can accommodate 12 people in thatched, en-suite chalets with private teak decks overlooking the magnificent Zambezi River. The Van Togo bar, sundowner deck, lounge, library, open dining area, swimming pool and fire pit provide guests with unparalleled vistas of the Zambezi floodplain.
Besides being a premier tiger fishing destination, the upper Zambezi River is home to over 300 bird species that can be spotted at the Lodge or by boat along the Zambezi River banks and in the tranquil river channels.
At Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge, you can also experience Zambian culture, great home-grown food, peace and tranquillity, and the unsurpassed friendly hospitality of the Shackletons’ people.
Airlink offers three flights per week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) from O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa to Livingstone International Airport (Livingstone, Zambia) AND five flights per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from Livingstone International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Approximate flying time is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The nearest landing strip to Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge is Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA), previously called Mpacha Airport, in Namibia. This airport is 90 km from Shackletons.
Shackletons Tiger Fishing lodge provides road transfer from/to the following places:
Livingstone International Airport (Livingstone, Zambia): Distance -140 km. Travelling time – approx 4 hours.
Hotels in Livingstone (Zambia): Distance -140 km. Travelling time – approx 4 hrs.
Kazungula Bridge (Zambian side): Distance – 80 km. Travelling time – approx 3 hours.
Katima Mulilo Airport (Namibia): Distance – 90 km. Travelling time – approx 3 hours (dependent how long it takes to get through the Namibian/Zambian border posts of Katima Mulilo and Sesheke).
Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge does NOT provide road transfers from/to the following places:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe): You will need to arrange with your tour operator to transfer you from Victoria Falls to either the Victoria Falls Avani Resort in Livingstone (Zambia) or Livingstone International Airport (Zambia), from where we will provide the road transfer.
Kasane (Botswana): You will need to arrange with your tour operator to transfer you from Kasane (Botswana) to the Zambian side of Kazungula Bridge (Zambia/Botswana border post), from where we will provide the road transfer to Shackletons.
Lusaka (Zambia): Lusaka is 625 km from Shackletons. You will need to fly from Lusaka to Livingstone, from where we will provide the road transfer to Shackletons. Proflight fly daily between Lusaka (Zambia) and Livingstone (Zambia). Be sure to get a flight that lands in Livingstone before 13h00 – this is when our vehicle transfer leaves the airport for the lodge.
You can easily reach Shackletons Tiger Fishing Lodge by road in a sedan vehicle:
Shackletons is easily accessible on the Livingstone/Sesheke Road (M10), a tarred road (watch the potholes) that connects Livingstone and Sesheke. The turn-off to Shackletons is 140 km from Livingstone, 6km after the Mwandi Village turnoff or 55 km before Sesheke. There is a 3 ½ km Kalahari sand road that leads down to Shackletons on the upper Zambezi River. This road is suitable for sedan vehicles all year round.
Recommended ports of entry into Zambia: From South Africa – Kazungula Bridge (Botswana); From Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe); From Namibia – Katima Mulilo (Namibia).
Accommodation Rates (International):
Adult: USD 300 per person per night sharing.
Children: < 12 years – 50% of adult rate.
Single supplement – 50%.
The accommodation rate includes chalet accommodation, meals, teas/coffees, unlimited fishing, boat (two guests per boat), river guide, 20l fuel per boat per day, fishing tackle (excluding fly fishing), Wi-Fi, community development levy and tourism levy.
The accommodation rate excludes transfers, drinks, bait, lost/broken fishing tackle, extra fuel, gratuities,v insurance and visas.
Road Transfer Rates:
From Livingstone/Victoria Falls Bridge/Kazungula Bridge to Shackletons: USD 55 per person.
From Shackletons to Livingstone/Victoria Falls Bridge/Kazungula Bridge: USD 55 per person.
Rates are based on shared vehicles (and a minimum of two guests).
Payment Terms:
50% deposit – payable within 7 days of booking confirmation.
50% balance – payable 30 days before arrival date.
Cancellation Fees:
29+ days before arrival date – 0% cancellation fee.
28 – 14 days before arrival date – 50% cancellation fee.
13 – 0 days before arrival date – 100% cancellation fee.
Accommodation Rates (SADC rates for South African Citizens):
Adult: R4 600 per person per night sharing.
Children: < 12 years – 50% of adult rate.
Single supplement: 50%
The accommodation rate includes chalet accommodation, meals, teas/coffees, unlimited fishing, boat (two guests per boat), river guide, 20l fuel per boat per day, fishing tackle (excluding fly fishing), Wi-Fi, community development levy and tourism levy.
The accommodation rate excludes transfers, drinks, bait, lost/broken fishing tackle, extra fuel, gratuities insurance and visas.
Road Transfer Rates From Livingstone/Victoria Falls Bridge/Kazungula Bridge to Shackletons:
R850.per person.
From Shackletons to Livingstone/Victoria Falls Bridge/Kazungula Bridge:
R850 per person. Rates are based on shared vehicles (and a minimum of two guests).
Payment Terms:
50% deposit – payable within 7 days of booking confirmation.
50% balance – payable 30 days before arrival date.
Cancellation Fees:
29+ days before arrival date – 0% cancellation fee.
28 – 14 days before arrival date – 50% cancellation fee.
13 – 0 days before arrival date – 100% cancellation fee.
