Kasai River 7-Day Tiger Fishing Adventure

Beginning in central Angola and flowing to the east until it reaches the Democratic Republic of Congo Territory, Kasai River at 2,153 km is the longest river in the southern Congo River basin system. It is the chief southern tributary of the Congo River where the ferocious Tiger fish or Mbenga, massive species of catfish, and other elusive, some still unnamed, freshwater monsters reside.

The most upstream navigable point of the might Kasai River is the humble town of Ilebo. Formerly known as Port-Francqui, this town is an important transport and communications hub in the DRC, linked to Kinshasa by boat and to Lubumbashi by rail. 

On this tour, we will discover the authentic, raw side of the DRC on this week-long adventure: wild rivers, deep lush vegetation, and red sandy roads crossing the country. Not your ordinary fishing adventure with your pals where you're comfortably accommodated in luxury lodges next to lagoons, this week-long trip will make you feel like a local as you do how they do it on the daily, some times with hardships and annoyances, but nonetheless rewarding at the end of the day. 

Day 1: Arrival in Kinshasa

Meet the team at the airport and drive to your hotel. You'll then be briefed by your guide and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Day 2: Kinshasa - Ilebo

Hop on a plane from Kinshasa and arrive in Ilebo. Head to your Ilebo campsite, where you may start setting up and pitching in your tent accommodation for the next couple of nights. You'll have a guide, cook, and onsite assistance to make sure you will be safe and have everything you need. 

Day 3 to 6: Kansai River Fishing

On days 3 to 6, you'll have the best 4 days of tiger fishing fun with a private boat and a captain who knows all the nooks and crannies of the river and is knowledgeable of the excellent spots to reel in the meanest fish on the planet. 

Day 7: Ilebo - Kinshasa

Return by plane to Kinshasa. Upon arrival, you'll be assisted and transferred by our team to your hotel.

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Includes

• Accommodation in Kinshasa 
• Airport transfer in Kinshasa 
• Assistance in Ilebo campsite
• All meals during camping 
• Private boat with captain 
• Private English speaking guide 

Excludes

• Domestic flights
• PCR test
• Tent and camping gear in Ilebo
• Fishing equipment
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel and medical insurance
• Visa and visa application fees

Please Note

• As international and domestic flights from Kinshasa may be delayed at times, please allow enough buffer days before departing the city (up to one week if possible). CTT offers excellent trips from Kinshasa to keep yourself busy during those days.