Join us and discover a magical island where you get to fish the mighty Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Sekoma Island belongs to a chain of islands in the Mambova Rapids, below which lies the Caprivi Strip where Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia meet.
The waters surrounding Sekoma Island are can only be explored by a mokoro (dugout boat), with the exception of the northern point which accommodates guests and has a harbour, guaranteeing complete privacy.
Sekoma Island is home to but a lucky few: Lodge staff, guests and a herd of bachelor elephant. The Island offers elephant refuge in the Sekoma forest, which teems with indigenous birds, fauna and flora.
Ilombe Island Lodge sister lodge to Sekoma Island Lodge
You can combine your holiday Sekoma island lodge Tiger fishing adventure with Ilombe island lodge and enjoy the once life time experiance. Get spoiled with the two lodges
Ilombe island lodge Accommodation
Ilombe Island Lodge has 5 luxury, twin bedded tents with en-suite bathrooms.
Each tent is raised on wooden decks, each with their own breathtaking view of the Zambezi River.
Each room can be easily converted in to one queen-size double or two singles. Each bed is set up with two comfortable pillows, a duvet, a warm blanket for winter and a throw-over sheet for the heat of summer. Each bathroom is supplied with soap, shampoo and towels and there is a free laundry service, just to help you cut down the over packing of clothes. Insect repellent and mosquito coils are also provided in each tent.
Ilombe Island Lodge amenities
Ilombe has a spacious communal / dining area, lounge and wooden deck with built in fire place that extends out to Zambezi River. In the communal area we have a fully stocked bar, wicker sofas to relax on.
A deck pool will be the new edition to the lodge for the 2011 season.
The communal fire place is built in the centre of the deck so guest can sit beneath the stars and absorb
Ilombe Island Lodge overview
LOCATION: Ilombe Island Lodge is located 95km West of Livingstone, Zambia and 4km North of Kasane, Botswana at the far eastern point of the Caprivi Strip. The island lies on the Zambezi River border with Namibia. GRID CO-ORDINATES: 17â° 44’ 34” S : 25â° 10’ 28” E
ACCOMMODATION: 5 X Twin bed chalet-tents. All units are en-suite with shower and toilet.
TRAVEL: BA & SAA have daily flights to and from Livingstone and OR Tambo. Air Botswana and SA Airlink operates into Kasane either direct OR Tambo or via Gaborone.
VISA REQUIREMENTS: No visa requirements for SADC countries. Visa applicable to British, USA, European Union, Australian and other passport holders. Single Entry visa @ USD50. Double or multi entry visa USD80
FACILITIES:
24hr 220v Power. Plug adapter in rooms for chargers, laptops, cameras etc.
Insect Repellent and Aerosol in tents. Mosquito nets on request.
Swimming Pool
Fishing Equipment: Conventional Rods & Reels for Hire. Basic tackle requirements for sale. Moderate supply of Flies available.
Guided Bird Walks, Guided Fishing Walks.
Cell Phone Coverage.
WiFi available.
External activities, tours can be arranged. Visa conditions may apply for activities/tours in Botswana, Zimbabwe or Namibia and non-SADC passport holders should opt for a multi-entry visa when first arriving in Zambia.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Ilombe Island is located in a Malaria area. You are advised to either take prophylactics or bring along some insect repellent of your choice. We do supply repellent free of charge.
A high factor sun block is recommended as well as suitable head gear and sun glasses.
Some evenings/early morning can be quite cold – suitable cover is recommended.
NO PETS ALLOWED
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Location
Sekoma Island Lodge is located 95km West of Livingstone, Zambia and 4km North of Kasane, Botswana at the far eastern point of the Caprivi Strip. The island lies on the Zambezi River border with Namibia.
GRID CO-ORDINATES: 17â° 44’ 54” S 25â° 10’ 32” E
Accommodation
The communal guest area houses the bar, undercover dining area and lounge. The deck in front is a great place to relax with a sundowner in hand after a hard day’s fishing.
Many meals are enjoyed outdoors under the stars around the fire pit of the main boma. A second fireplace it situated close to the communal area so that guests can sit around the fire in winter, warming their hands, while waiting to start the day’s fishing.
Accommodation comprises of ten Meru style tents on raided wooden decks, which overlook the Mambova rapids. It’s possible to throw a line in from just outside the front door of a tent. (Great fun; we’ve done it!)
There are 8 twin bedded tents and two-family tents which sleep four people in each. Each tent has a private en suite bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet.
Tents
Staying at Sekoma Island Lodge
The accommodation at Sekoma Lodge offers both comfort and breathtaking views of the Mambova rapids. Set on wooden decks, Sekoma Lodge’s spacious safari tents sleep either 2 or 4 guests. Each safari tent boasts a full bathroom suite and sleeps two in either single or queen size beds. Our 4 sleepers are ideal for families or groups, which can be arranged as 4 singles or 2 doubles.
Sekoma Island Lodge supplies all bedding, linen and towels. Fresh drinking water is readily available.
Inclusions
Return transfers from Livingstone Airport
4 Nights accommodation
All meals
20 litres of fuel per boat per day
Bottled Water
Laundry Service
Exclusions
Flights
Bar
Visas
Gratuities
Extra fuel
Fishing tackle/equipment (hire available at R150 per outfit per day)
Any Covid-19 related tests/overnight accommodation/transfers/quarantine
Travel Insurance
Highlights
Fishing at Sekoma Island Lodge
Sekoma Island Lodge is an excellent destination for the adventurous angler with the hard fighting tiger being the prize but guests also have the chance to catch large tilapia, various bream species, catfish and African pike.
Sekoma has a fleet of eight boats which are powered by 55hp motors. Boats take a maximum of two fly fishermen or four lure anglers at one time.
Fly fishing and lures fishing are the most popular fishing methods. The largemouth bream and tilapia species, namely the Nembwe (Olive bream), Thinface largemouth, Humpback largemouth as well as Threespot- and Redbreast tilapia take artificials readily. Tiger fish are caught mainly by fly fishing and artificial lure fishing, but in April, when the river is high and often dirty, the lodge allows for some bait fishing with circle hooks.
Getting there
Travel
BA & SAA have daily flights to and from Livingstone and OR Tambo. Air Botswana and SA Airlink operates into Kasane either direct OR Tambo or via Gaborone.
Visa Requirements
No visa requirements for SADC countries. Visa applicable to British, USA, European Union, Australian and other passport holders. Single Entry visa @ USD50. Double or multi entry visa USD80
Facilities
24hr 220v Power. Plug adapter in rooms for chargers, laptops, cameras etc.
Insect Repellent and Aerosol in tents. Mosquito nets on request.
Fishing Equipment: Conventional Rods & Reels for Hire. Basic tackle requirements for sale. Moderate supply of Flies available.
Guided Bird Walks, Guided Fishing Walks.
Swimming Pool
Cell Phone Coverage.
WiFi available
General Information
Health & Safety
Sekoma Island is located in a Malaria area. You are advised to either take prophylactics or bring along some insect repellent of your choice. We do supply repellent free of charge.
A high factor sun block is recommended as well as suitable head gear and sun glasses.
Some evenings/early morning can be quite cold – suitable cover is recommended.
No Pets allowed
Specials
Fishing at Sekoma Island Lodge
Sekoma Island Lodge is an excellent destination for the adventurous angler with the hard fighting tiger being the prize but guests also have the chance to catch large tilapia, various bream species, catfish and African pike.
Sekoma has a fleet of eight boats which are powered by 55hp motors. Boats take a maximum of two fly fishermen or four lure anglers at one time.
Fly fishing and lures fishing are the most popular fishing methods. The largemouth bream and tilapia species, namely the Nembwe (Olive bream), Thinface largemouth, Humpback largemouth as well as Threespot- and Redbreast tilapia take artificials readily. Tiger fish are caught mainly by fly fishing and artificial lure fishing, but in April, when the river is high and often dirty, the lodge allows for some bait fishing with circle hooks.
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