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Rio
Longa Lodge is situated on an island near the mouth of the
Longa River on the West Coast of Angola. Only two and half-hours
by road, South of the capital city Luanda, the Rio Longa forms
the southern most border of the Kisama National Park. This
park achieved international recognition following a well-publicized
elephant relocation project during the year 2000. |
Surrounded
by the fresh waters of the Rio Longa, the island is literally
only meters away from the Atlantic Ocean. This mighty body
of water is kept at bay by a permanent sand split that forms
the barrier between the river and the sea. |
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Rio
Longa Lodge is situated on an island near the mouth of the
Longa River on the West Coast of Angola. Only two and half-hours
by road, South of the capital city Luanda, the Rio Longa forms
the southern most border of the Kisama National Park. This
park achieved international recognition following a well-publicized
elephant relocation project during the year 2000.
Surrounded
by the fresh waters of the Rio Longa, the island is literally
only meters away from the Atlantic Ocean. This mighty body
of water is kept at bay by a permanent sand split that forms
the barrier between the river and the sea. |
This unusual
marriage between fresh and salt water created a unique ecosystem
that abounds with a variety of natural life. Fish eagle and
osprey, boabab and mangrove, crocodile and shark all existing
in an unusual harmony, unique in its difference and variety. |
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Built
under a canopy of Makalani palms, the lodge consists of a
main entertainment area and four twin bedded luxury tents
with en-suite facilities. Build from natural materials and
raised above the high water mark, on wooden decks, all the
tents offer uninterrupted views across the beach onto the
Atlantic Ocean.
Each tastefully
decorated tent has a relaxing deck, twin beds with mosquito
nets and full bathroom facilities with hot and cold running
water. Wooden walkways, dimly lit by storm lanterns at dusk,
connect all the tents with the main building. |
This spacious
building houses a comfortable lounge, dining area and bar
where the days experiences can be related over a cold sundowner
drink while the kitchen prepares traditional Portuguese and
African delicacies or the fresh catch of the day. |
HOW TO GET THERE?
Rio Longa
Lodge can be reached by scheduled flights from Johannesburg
or Windhoek on South African Airways, TAAG or Air Namibia
into Luanda, where guests will be collected by the loge for
a road transfer to the docking site on the Rio Longa.
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Alternatively
a private charter can be arranged from Windhoek to Porto Amboim
followed by a short road transfer to the docking site on the
Rio Longa. As the lodge is situated on an Island a few kilometers
down stream, all guests need to be ferried by boat from the
docking site to the Lodge.
ACTIVITIES
Fishing.
Thirty years of human absence left the incredible marine resources
of rivers and coastline of Angola untouched, waiting to be
explored by the enthusiastic and adventurous sport fisherman.
Sport fishing activities from Rio Longa lodge caters for any
type of fishing. Rock and surf fishing off the beaches and
around the river mouths, with either bait or lures, concentrate
on species like tarpon, cob, cuberra snappers, jack trevally,
threadfin, large sand sharks and a variety of predator sharks.
Light tackle and fly-fishing off one of the semi-rigid inflatables
or the barge target species like tarpon, cob, and grunter,
several bream species and the ever-present catfish. Day excursions
to the Quanza river, world famous for record breaking tarpon,
threadfin and jack trevally, offers the sport fisherman the
opportunity to test his skills against these worthy adversaries.
Deep sea fishing off the 26-foot ski-craft targets those warriors
of the deep like dorado, sailfish and marlin.
Guided only by stories and
accounts of yesteryear, the sport fishing knowledge regarding
the area, tackle and species available is currently limited
to the efforts of a few adventurous fisherman and the challenge
to any visiting fisherman to add a another piece of the puzzle
remains. |
The
best period for fishing is regarded to stretch from October
through to April as the floodwaters arrive during April and
drastically effects the watercolour and temperature. Rio Longa
Lodge actively subscribes to a catch and release policy. |
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Birding
The side by side existence of a fresh and saltwater ecosystem,
densely vegetated river banks and floodplains, wide open savanna
grasslands and thick palm forests provide habitat for an incredible
variety of bird species. With no recorded or documented account
of all the species available in the area, resident or migratory,
this remains another exiting attraction for many adventurous
bird-watching enthusiasts.
African fish eagle, palmnut vulture, osprey, herons, turns,
gulls, pelicans, cormorants, teals, egrets, storks, African
jacana, plovers, guineafowl, francolins, variety of eagles
and hawks, barbets, louries, kingfishers, bee-eaters, larks,
thrushes, tits, weavers and canaries have all been sited in
the area.
Day
excursions.
Several day excursions are available from the lodge and include
activities such as; visits to some of the traditional fishing
villages, visits into the Kisama National Park, river cruises,
sundowner cruises, crocodile spotting, photography, guided
walking trails and sea turtle tracking.
For more
details or to check out price CONTACT: - anglingclassics@aol.com
Prices Include:
- Accommodations and all meals.
- Table wines, beer, soft
drinks and water.
- All activities and excursions
unless otherwise specified.
- All transfers and river
activities.
- Fishing tackle as supplied
by the lodge.
- Fuel for deep-sea fishing.
Prices Exclude:
- Flights to Luanda or Charter
flights to Porto Amboim.
- Visa costs.
- Special wines or spirits.
- Lost lures.
- Tips and items of a personal
nature.
- National Parks entrance
fees.
Terms and Conditions.
- Bookings will only be confirmed
upon receipt of a 25% deposit.
- Provisional bookings will
be held for a maximum period of 7 days.
- Cancellation fees will be
charged as follows:
- 30 to 21 Days before arrival:
25%
- 21 to 14 Days before arrival:
50%
- 14 to 7 Days before arrival:
75%
- Less than 7 Days before
arrival: 100%
For Prices & availability
contact Stevie
anglingclassics@aol.com
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