Introduction
There is a reason the tiger fish has a reputation. The moment it takes the bait, experienced anglers who have caught fish on four continents will tell you the same thing: this is different. The speed of the run. The violence of the strike. The raw, unpredictable power of a fish that has evolved over millions of years to be exactly this good at fighting back.
The Lower Zambezi is one of the finest tiger fish fisheries in Africa — and Chirundu, where the river forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, sits at the heart of it.
What Makes the Lower Zambezi Special
The Zambezi below Kariba Dam is wide, powerful and full of life. The varied structure — deep channels, rocky outcrops, sandy shallows, reed beds — creates the kind of complex habitat that produces big fish and lots of them.
Best Time to Fish
Peak season runs July through October. Water levels drop, concentrating fish and improving visibility.
Where to Stay
Breezes River Lodge sits directly on the Zambezi bank, 7.8 km from the Chirundu border post. Our boats go out from here — so your day begins and ends at the water’s edge.