Largemouth Yellowfish – Orange River

Fly fish largemouth yellowfish

Fly fish largemouth yellowfish….. We are now offering the choice between two sections of Orange River. Each section is unique, and both offer excellent fly fishing potential, great scenery, and a memorable experience. Both options start and finish at Red Rock River Camp, Onseepkans.

Both trips wil accommodate four anglers per trip. The two professional fly fishing guides who will rotate among guests each day. So 2 anglers per guide per driftboat. Two professional white water guides will ensure safe navigation and will also take care of all the groups catering needs.
These trips are self-sufficient mobile wilderness camps. Ark inflatable drift boats/rafts & canoes are to move from campsite to campsite, they carry all equipment required on route down the river. This trip is for the adventurous angler, with an appetite for a wilderness experience and therefore an average-to-good level of fitness is necessary

The pristine wilderness camping, adrenaline charged white water sections, and stark beauty of the Kalahari Desert is a massive highlight of these trips, not to mention the wonderful fly fishing.

Fly fish largemouth yellowfish

Here is a quick description of the two options

Upper Drift

This is a beautifully scenic section of river, with more ‘largie specific’ water. The section is shorter in distance (30km), however it holds more flat water. Guests are transported up river, then fish on the drift back down to camp, which is 5 days long. It is for anglers who are keen to maximise their time fly fishing. There are two class 3 rapids which are navigated under supervision of our professional white water guides and focuses on largemouth yellowfish. Anglers will fish hard throughout the day focussing on specific pools, this is becasue it enables guides and guests to work together for shots at trophy largies.

Onseepkans Gorge

This section is nothing short of magical. Guests will have the opportunity to not only see the breath-taking Onseepkans Gorge, but paddle and fish it! This drift is 40km long. It includes class three rapids, flat water paddles and some sections that require a portage (Richie Falls), which is more physically demanding than the upper sections. This drift is for the adventurous angler. An all-round Orange River experience, adventure of the Onseepkans Gorge fishing and its traverse. fly fish largemouth yellowfish and smallmouth yellowfish, as well as
species not commonly targeted on fly (catfish, bream, and carp).

Getting There

RED ROCK RIVER CAMP

Situated on the banks of the Orange in the tiny village of Onseepkans, 50 kms north of Pofadder, Red Rock River Camp is the base camp, where your multi night wilderness drift will begin.

Red Rock camping consists of grassed areas with trees and bomas providing shade, shelter and wash up facilities. There are also two ablution blocks with flush loos and showers.

• 220km from Upington
• 999km from JHB
• 1412km from Durban
• 786km from Bloem
• 700km from Cape Town
• 1135km East London
• 1106km from PE
• 957km from Kynsna

IMPORTANT TRIP INFO

Communication

There is cell reception at Red Rock River Camp, however there is limited cell communication when on the 4 night drift.

Currency

ZAR. Please enusure you bring enough cash, this is to settle tackle, drinks bills and tips.

Flights

Flights to-and-from Upington and Johannesburg daily.

Tackle

Guests are sent tackle requierments list. This will include all flies, flyline, technical gear requierments.

BACK COUNTRY WILDERNESS CAMPING

WHITE WATER RAFTING

There are flat water paddling sections, and guests must be aware of this.
Due to Kalahari Deserts volitile weather, guests must have appropriate clothing and cold weather gear. We will provide all the specialist camping equipment. Clients must bring their own sleeping bag.

Sleeping Arrangements

Red Rock River Camp

Nights 1 and 6 – Canvas Tents with stretchers, mattresses, sheets and pillows – 1 tent per guest.

Wildernes Drift

Nights 2, 3, 4 and 5 – Bedouin stretch tent under the stars which we set up with stretches and mattresses, which is a remarkable experience and highly recommended. For guests who would prefer to sleep more privately, we will set up individual tents on request.

Trip Itinerary

SUMMERY

• 6 nights in total
• 2 nights at base camp
• 4 nights wilderness camping
• 5 fishing days

Day

1

• Arrival at Red Rock River Camp
• Check in from 14h00
• Evening dinner and detailed trip briefing by head guides
• Afternoon fishing around camp unguided should guests wish
• Dinner is provided

2 – Wilderness Drift Camping

• Early breakfast followed by packing and road transport to put in point (roughly a
  45 – 60min drive from Camp)
• Safety briefing by head river guides
• Start drift and fly fishing
• Lunch and Dinner provided
• Camp wild

3 – 6

• (Wilderness Drift nights 2, 3 and 4 and finish last night at Red Rock River Camp):
• Morning tea and coffee and light breakfast of rusks, muesli, fruit and yoghurt
• Pack personal belongings and begin fly fishing drift
• River guides pack rest of the camp and then leadfrog anglers to set up for brunch/lunch on the river
• A hearty cooked Brunch or Lunch on the river around midday
• River guides generally move ahead after brunch/lunch to begin setting up the g nights camp and preparing another delicious meal
• Fishing guests and guides aim arrive in camp in time for sundowners and snacks
• Continue fishing/drifting to the following nights camp ending at Red Rock River.
• Camp for your last night of tour
  

7

• Breakfast (planned according to your preferred departure time) and departure. Check out must be before 10am

PRICE INCLUDES

• Transport to base Camp – Red Rock River Camp.
• Tackle.
• Drinks – Soft and alcoholic.
• Guides Gratuities.
• Sleeping bags – please bring your own.
• 2 x Professional River Guides.
• 2 x Professional Fly Fishing Guides.
• Ark Inflatable Drift Boat/raft – 2 guest per guide per driftboat.
• All camping equipment and accommodation for 6 nights.
• All meals starting dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure.
• Water, tea and coffee.
• Safety Gear.

Price Excludes

• Transport to base Camp – Red Rock River Camp.
• Tackle.
• Drinks – Soft and alcoholic.
• Guides Gratuities.
• Sleeping bags are not included therefore please bring your own.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Insurance

Comprehensive travel, medical, baggage, money and cancellation insurance are compulsory on all African Waters tours. This is the clients’ own responsibility.

Medical Evacuation

It is imperative that all clients have adequate travel and medical insurance that includes medical evacuacution from point of injury. We recommend Global Rescue – https://ss.globalrescue.com/ because they are strongly linked with the fishing travel industry.

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