Northern Angola

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NIGHT

6 DAY

Boat Fishing

Max Group Size 5

Best Season Nov - Apr

Average Temperatures 25-30°C

Fitness Level EASY

Arrival Dr. António Agostinho Neto

Lodge

Team Transport

All Meals Fully Catered

English & Afrikaans

Departure Dr. António Agostinho Neto

ANGOLA TOUR DATES

Tour Dates Northern Angola

2027

17 Feb - 24 Feb
24 Feb - 03 Mar

Tour Dates Southern Angola

2027

25 May – 01 June

NEW (6 spots)
03-10 June

NEW (3 spots left)
12-19 June

(sold out)
21-28 June

(sold out)
30 June -7 July

(sold out)
9-16 July

(sold out)
19-26 July

(1 spot )
29 July – 05 Aug

NEW (1 spot left)
08 -15 Aug New

(sold out)

2028

03-10 June
12-19 June
21-28 June
30 June-7 July
9-16 July

Overview

Angola is situated on the west coast of South-central Africa. The country has a varied terrain encompassing tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia.

This is predominantly a boat fishing destination, and certainly, Angola is renowned for its fantastic fishing opportunities, and the Kwanza Lodge is one of the best places to experience it. The Kwanza River, which runs alongside the lodge, is one of the largest rivers in Angola, and it’s teeming with a variety of fish species. Anglers can expect to catch species such as the threadfin, big tarpon, sailfish and many others.

What makes fishing in northern Angola so special is the sheer abundance of fish, as well as the size of the catch. Anglers can embark on thrilling offshore expeditions to pursue big Tarpon and Sailfish. Known for their impressive speed and acrobatic displays, they are a sight to behold.

Kwanza Lodge in Angola experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Temperatures average around 25-30°C (77-86°F) throughout the year, with the dry season from May to September and the wet season from October to April. Overall, Kwanza Lodge’s location in Angola provides pleasant weather year-round, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, if you’re a keen angler, northern Angola is definitely worth a visit. With its beautiful scenery, abundant fish populations, and excellent fishing lodges like the Kwanza Lodge, it’s a great place to experience the thrill some exotic world-famous fish species.

Highlights

Huge variety of big strong species
Tarpons over 80kg!
Tropical Angola with some exotic unique species such as giant tarpon, threadfin, mirror fish, Jacks, Cubera and loads more
Skippers that take every trip personally
Guides who work tirelessly to achieve your goals
Comfortable stay in the middle of Africa

Terms & Conditions Apply

ZAR 49500

Per Person Sharing

T&Cs

Max 5 per trip (sharing)
7 nights of accommodation in a sharing cabin
5 days of boat fishing
One day of shore fishing
All high tackle and bait is supplied
Skipper and Go Fish guide
All meals (plenty and yummy food)
Airport transfers
Single Room Rates - R55 000 per person If you wish to book a private room, your rate will automatically be adjusted to the single room rate. Please be specific in your request when booking.

BOOKING ENQUIRIES

TOUR DATES 2027

The Setup

Where You Will Stay

You’ll stay in comfortable, cosy cabins, shared with fellow anglers — but don’t worry, every guest gets their own bed. A big part of the lodge has just been done up, giving it that warm, holiday fishing lodge feel. The staff are friendly and always ready to help make your stay a great one.

Private cabins can be arranged at a slight increase in price

Our Boats

We run three boats, almost every single day during the best tidal periods, so you get the most fishing time possible:

26ft Walkaround Butcat
27ft Nova Cat
30ft Butcat

Your Crew

Every trip runs with a skilled local skipper who knows the river like the back of his hand. He’s launched through these waters for years and knows exactly where the fish are hiding.

Alongside him is a qualified Go Fish skipper and host. He’s there as a backup skipper if needed, but his real job is keeping every trip up to the Go Fish Africa standard. He gives you expert advice before and during your trip, helps pair your lures, rods and reels, and makes sure your voice is heard — if you want to change up the strategy mid-trip, he’s your go-between with the lodge.

Fishing approach

For any angler chasing good sized fish and a holiday packed with action, this destination is a no brainer.

Our favourite thing about Angola North is the variety. It’s a rich, diverse fishery, so on any given day you’ve got multiple ways to catch fish. If the tarpon aren’t playing ball inshore, we simply head out to the deep-water reefs and target amberjack and other reef species — and out there you’ll often bump into dorado and sailfish too. That means it’s rare to come back empty handed after a day out here. That’s what makes this place so special.

We always start by asking what the group wants, then build the day’s strategy around it. Some anglers want to chase the giant tarpon this destination is famous for. Others just want to catch as many fish as possible. A strategy we love is splitting the day — spend part of it out at the deep water reefs getting everyone on a fish or two, then time the tide right and sit on the current line inshore targeting tarpon, jacks and Cuberas.

Tarpon are usually caught on dead or live bait, though we hook plenty on lure too. Landing a fish this size takes real work —

Northern Angola

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Day 1: Arrive at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ)

Arrive at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), there we will have a shuttle waiting for you. Its roughly a 3 hour drive to the lodge where you will get settled in, prepare any tackle and disucuss the team strategy for the first day
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Day 2: First Day Out

Head out with all the excitement in the world. Hopefully you’ll be in on the action right from the get-go, getting your first real taste of the fishery we have on offer here. Day one is usually a bit of an adjustment for most anglers — you’re getting used to new styles, new techniques and new species, and starting to figure out what works best for you.
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Day 3: Putting it to practice

Now more familiar with your surroundings and the fishing techniques, this is often the most exciting day of fishing for you as an angler. Eager to put yesterday’s lessons to use, you head out motivated and ready to catch some of what this beautiful ecosystem has to offer.
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Day 4: The learning continues & so does the fishing!

You continue to learn, and by now you’ve found your feet and hopefully you’re enjoying some good fish activity. By now you should have a realistic expectation of the trip, and you’ll have ticked a few fish off your bucket list. The next few days are about growing that list and catching more. It’s possible that by now you’re willing to make certain sacrifices to ensure you get your dream catch for the trip. For example: skip the a high activity session to target a trophy tarpon or vice versa.
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Day 5: Another full day on the water.

Another full day on the water. By now you know the drill, and it’s all about putting in the time to chase down more of what’s on your list. The fishing rhythm feels natural now, and every cast still holds the chance of something special. Enjoy the process – this is what you came for.
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Day 6: Maybe Maybe Not your last day?

Depending on your package, this could be your last day of fishing on the boat- and it’ll have flown by. You’ll probably already be wishing you’d added an extra day to the trip. We take this day as it comes. If there’s a fish you’ve had your heart set on and haven’t landed yet, this is the day we go all in on it.
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Day 7: A shore fishing day.

This day is set aside as a shore fishing day, and it’s what gives us flexibility as a group. It doesn’t have to fall on day 7 – it can be used on any day during your stay. If we need to skip a boat day or want to pick the best days based on the weather, this spare day makes it possible. That doesn’t mean it’s a day of doing nothing, though. We’ll head out for a shore fishing session, and as the tide starts to run out – or push back in – the river mouth comes alive with activity. On light spinning sticks, this can be plenty of fun.
Day 8: Farewells

Time to head home and reflect on an authentic African experience. Well done on doing what very few people would ever do. Transfer to Luanda Airport. We’ll see you off with the same energy we welcomed you with — and we’re already looking forward to having you again.