Kilombero Valley fishing The boys are back in the valley! After a long off-season of watching rain fall and monitoring water levels, the stoke to return for Kilombero Valley fishing has been sky-high. With bags packed and energy levels full, Blaede, Riley, Ryan, and I (Kyle) made our way back into the valley. The biggest...
Sette Cama Fishing Gear When it comes to Sette Cama Fishing Gear, having the right setup is the difference between frustration and success. The surf, estuary, and lagoon each demand specific tackle, and over the years our guides have refined exactly what works best. This guide gives you an overview of the recommended spin, fly,...
Lagoon Fishing David Taylor, one of our long-standing guides who has worked across all the African Waters camps, is now into his first full season in Gabon after a short familiarisation stint last year. He shares a rare windless morning exploring the upper lagoon fishing, a part of the fishery that powerboats struggle to access....
Fly fishing for tigerfish in Tanzania Having over 17 years of personal experience fly fishing for tigerfish on the Mnyera and Ruhudji River in Tanzania, combined with our collective guides team experience, which adds decades more ‘on the water know how’, we are in a superb position to make sure our guests are fishing the...
Goliath Grouper With the Goliath Grouper making an appearance behind camp, the excitement for the Sette Cama fishing season could not be higher. Just 10 days out from opening, the guides are already in camp, sharpening systems, fine-tuning gear, and building team spirit. In the days leading up to this moment, they’ve been micro-jigging in...
African Tarpon Sette Cama has a way of producing moments that stick with you long after the tide has gone out, and this one was no exception. From explosive surf takes to tense beach landings, the fishing has been nothing short of electric—but one African Tarpon stood above the rest. The Tarpon That Almost Got...
Shore fishing for tarpon After a challenging week of shore fishing for tarpon, the crew went into the final session with quiet optimism. The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, the air heavy with anticipation. Dave’s cast landed perfectly in a promising pocket—and almost instantly, the water exploded. The Hook-Up and...
IF4 The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is not just a night at the movies—it’s the global celebration of fly fishing culture. Featuring award-winning films from some of the world’s most talented filmmakers, IF4 captures the soul of fly fishing through stunning visuals, raw adventure, and heartfelt storytelling. From remote mountain streams to exotic...
Community Work This year’s community work in the Lesotho Highlands has gone above and beyond expectations. Navigating shifting weather patterns and a rugged landscape, the Makhangoa team and local villagers have worked side by side to accomplish what often feels close to impossible. Building Bridges—Literally and Figuratively Our primary footbridge project—linking the villages across the...
Yellowfish Fishing in Lesotho Another unforgettable week of yellowfish fishing in Lesotho, where the smallmouth yellows were out and ready to play—and so were the crew from the Eastern Cape, who brought serious energy (and a few tuna-worthy hook sets) to the mountains. A Heavy-Handed Start Turns into Magic Things kicked off with the Duxbury...
