Land Based Shark Fishing in South Africa (14 days)
Mazeppa Bay/Sodwana
Bay – Land Based Shark Fishing – 14 days (All sharks caught are tagged for research and released.)
5 to 6 Anglers $250.00 per Day
3 to 4 Anglers $280.00 per Day
1 TO 2 Anglers $300.00 per Day.
Non – Anglers $200.00 per day
Mazeppa Bay
Situated on the rugged Transkei Coast of South Africa, Mazeppa Bay is one of the most productive areas for Land Based Shark Fishing. The land falls away sharply into the sea resulting in deep water close inshore allowing land based fishermen to target large sharks and rays.
Mazeppa Bay has 3 deep water fishing points namely Shark Point, the Island and the Boiling Pot.
The main feature is the island, a dominant headland separated from the beach by a channel of shallow water. One is able to wade to the island at low tide but at high tide the suspension bridge is used.
The Boiling Pot on the southern headland is aptly named and is probably one of the easiest deepwater fishing spots, although difficult to land a fish. To the north Shark Point has over the years produced many large sharks of over 100kg.
Sodwana Bay
The Sodwana Bay area is renowned for its scuba diving and deep sea fishing, but is also a great spot for land based shark fishing and the guides from Maverick Adventure Fishing
have landed a number of sharks and rays in the 100 to 120kg category while fishing off the long sandy beaches.
These sub-tropical waters alson give the angler a chance to try for game fish with the Giant
Kingfish or Jack (Caranx Ignobilis), often being landed.
A short trip further north is Kosi Bay which is one of the few places in the world where one can snorkel over a coral reef situated in the lagoon
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, site seeing, shopping and rest, visit Deep and Dale Estate for traditional South African barbecue.
Day 2
Travel to Mazeppa Bay, en route visit traditional Xhosa story teller for brunch, fish late afternoon to straighten arms and give leg muscles a light workout.
Enjoy traditional South African meal.
Day 3, 4, 5, 6
Early morning wakeup call around 05h00 with coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Move to fishing spot, brunch will be at 10h30 or 11h00 depending on the fishing.
After brunch a siesta until 14h00 then return to the fishing area and fish until dark.
Enjoy a traditional braai and relax with a few fishing stories.
Day 7
Early morning wakeup call around 05h00 with coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Depart Mazeppa Bay for Durban, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa.
Brunch on road en route to Durban
We will enjoy dinner at one of the local spots in Durban.
Day8
Late wake up, enjoy breakfast then a shopping trip with visits to Ushaka Sea World and Natal Sharks Board.
Enjoy Supper at Wilsons Wharf overlooking Durban harbor.
Day 9
Early morning wake up 04h00 with Coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Depart for Sordwana Bay 05h30.
En route visit Dumazulu Traditional Village and lunch at Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Arrive Sordwana Bay, Relax and have supper.
Day 10, 11, 12
Early morning wakeup call around 05h00 with coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Move to fishing spot, brunch will be at 10h30 or 11h00 depending on the fishing.
After brunch a siesta until 14h00 then return to the fishing area and fish late night.
Supper and relax/night fishing for Sharks.
Day 13
Early morning wakeup call around 05h00 with coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Move to fishing spot, brunch will be at 10h30 or 11h00 depending on the fishing.
After brunch a siesta until 14h00 then return to the fishing area and fish until late.
Enjoy a traditional South African braai, relax with a few cold one’s and swop fishing stories.
Day 14
Early morning wakeup call with coffee/tea, rusks and cereal.
Brunch on the road. Visit St Lucia Crocodile Farm.
Travel to Durban and depart for home.
Accommodation
Depending on the package selected guests are accommodated in a Fisherman’s Cottage, Hotel or Fishing Lodge. All have hot and cold ablutions with electricity.
The accommodation at Mazeppa Bay is situated above the high water mark and but a short stroll to the water side.
At Sodwana the accommodation is at Sodwana Bay Lodge, which is situated a short vehicle trip to the sea due to the natural habitat of the area.
En route accommodation is conveniently situated for entertainment and shopping.
Package Includes
- 13 nights/14 days
Accommodation. - Early morning coffee and
rusks, brunch/lunch and supper. - 2 Soft Drinks and 2 Spring
Water per day. - All Meals Breakfast/brunch/lunch and supper.
- Guiding.
- All Fishing Tackle and Bait.
- Transport from East
London/Durban Airports to fishing destinations and return to airports. - Cultural Village
Experience. - Fun Filled Days and Nights.
- Visit to Ushaka Sea World
Excludes
- Trip Insurance
- Flights to and from East
London/Durban - Alcoholic beverage and
additional soft drinks will be available to purchase. - Curios etc.
What to Bring
- Passport
- Camera
- Hat/cap
- Fishing Shirts and Pants (time
will be allocated to shop in East London) - T-shirts and Shorts
- Warm top and thin raincoat.
- Sun Block
- Polaroids
- Slops or sandals
- Sweets, smokes, medication or
any other personal necessities. - Spending money
