Camp Lake Nyerere

Hidden within the wilderness of southern Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere National Park, Lake Nyerere (pronounced nuh-reh-ree) presents an exciting new frontier for freshwater fly fishing. Formed by the damming of the Rufiji River, the immense lake offers an expansive landscape of flooded timber, rocky shelves, channels, and wind-blown shorelines that support a thriving tigerfish population. Tigerfish are among Africa’s most exciting freshwater game fish. Fast, aggressive, and armed with formidable teeth, they deliver explosive takes, powerful runs, and spectacular aerial displays. Lake Nyerere also offers unusually compelling visual fishing opportunities, with water clarity that can allow anglers to spot actively feeding fish and watch the action unfold.

FlyCastaway brings its exploration-focused approach to this developing fishery, pairing a dedicated guiding program with custom flats skiffs and deluxe safari-camp accommodations. For anglers looking to pursue tigerfish in a remote African wilderness setting, Camp Lake Nyerere offers a distinctive combination of serious fishing and a comfortable, fully packaged travel experience.

Lake Nyerere offers a compelling new frontier for tigerfish on the fly. Formed by the damming of the Rufiji River, this vast fishery features flooded timber, rocky shorelines, channels, and expansive stretches of water that provide habitat for one of Africa's most exciting freshwater predators. Fishing is conducted from modern saltwater skiffs equipped with electric trolling motors. These boats provide a stable, efficient platform for covering water, quietly positioning along productive shorelines, and working structure where tigerfish hunt. The combination of capable boats and electric propulsion allows guides and anglers to explore the lake while minimizing unnecessary disturbance as they approach likely holding water.

Tigerfish fishing is active and engaging. Large streamers are a key part of the approach, with anglers casting around structure and searching for feeding fish. When conditions align, the lake can also provide exciting visual opportunities, including the chance to see tigerfish pursuing baitfish and striking aggressively. As an emerging fishery, Lake Nyerere offers both the challenge of pursuing a formidable predator and the excitement of learning a new destination. Each day brings the opportunity to explore different water, refine techniques, and discover more about this remarkable lake.

FlyCastaway's Lake Nyerere program features a luxury safari camp set in the wilderness of Tanzania's Nyerere National Park. With 10 luxury safari tents and single accommodation for every guest, the camp offers a private and comfortable retreat in one of Africa's most remote wilderness settings.

Thoughtfully appointed tents and welcoming camp facilities provide a place to relax after a day of fishing, enjoy excellent meals, and share stories from the day's adventures. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush, guests experience the character of a traditional safari camp while enjoying the comfort and privacy expected of a premium fishing destination.

The camp is an essential part of the experience, combining the adventure of Tanzania's wilderness with the comfort of a luxury safari retreat.

Anglers can trade fishing days for game drives at no additional cost. We also partner with Piper & Heath, a small, highly personalized safari team that shares our approach to travel. Like us, they believe the best trips are built around the individual, with thoughtful planning, personal service, and attention to what matters most to each guest.

To give you an idea of the possibilities, we've included two sample itineraries below. These are simply starting points, not set packages. The Piper & Heath team works with each guest to build a safari around their interests, travel style, schedule, and budget, whether that means wildlife, landscapes, cultural experiences, or a combination of all three.

Fly Water Kenya 2027
From $11,730 per person sharing

Fly Water Tanzania 2027
From $12,155 per person sharing

Contact Us for a look at these two exciting African itineraries.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Julius Nyerere International (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and overnight

Day 2: Charter flight to Camp.

Days 3-8: Six full days of guided tigerfish fishing on Lake Nyerere.

Day 9: Charter flight back to Dar es Salaam. Overnight or depart for home.

The standard package is 7 nights and 6 fishing days, with transfers included in/out of camp.

2027 Rate: 7 nights/6 days fishing 

• $10,000 - Private tent/shared boat 
• $15,000 – Private tent/boat 
• $16,000 - Presidential Unit/shared boat 
• $21,000 - Presidential Unit/private boat 

Note: There is only one Presidential Unit available on-site. 

Included: Single accommodation, return charter flights & road transfers into and out of camp, meals, soft drinks, and local beers at camp, guided fishing, Game drives when arranged in place of a fishing session, Global Rescue medevac insurance cover, and Tanzania National Parks fee. 

Not Included: International flights to/from Dar es Salaam, meals, ground transfers, and accommodations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania visa, staff and guide gratuities, tackle, flies, liquor, and wine. 

Capacity: 10 anglers