Northern Archiplegos - HIDE AWAY

NORTHERN ARCHIPELAGOS
HIDE AWAY LIVE ABOARD
TIMEFRAME – 3 to 8 days
SEASON - September to April
SPECIES –
Bluewater: All billfish, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mackerel species,
dorado, shark species, giant trevally, snapper & grouper species
Inshore: Bonefish, giant trevally, jack species, mangrove snapper,
grouper species
WATER BODIES – Indian Ocean (reefs, drop offs, underwater
canyons, coral atolls, lagoons, and mangrove forests).
PLACE – Kiwayu Island & The Lamu Archipelago
COUNTRY – Kenya
ACCOMMODATION – Luxury Yacht
FOOD – Mid range to luxury
FLIGHTS & TRANSPORT –
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Flights from Nairobi to Lamu
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Helicopters available from Nairobi
VISA - 50 USD upon arrival
WEATHER– Sunny, 30-35°c during the day and cooling off
in the evening to 20°c .
HIDE AWAY
4 4 F T C A TA M A R A N L I V E A B O A R D
RIDE AWAY
23 FT FISHING SKIFF
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Kenya’s Northern Archipelagos are the most beautiful
marine systems on the coastline. Still very wild,
remote, and mostly untouched, you can expect to see
marine and terrestrial life in its raw form. Scattered
with hundreds of bays, islands, reefs, and semiemergent atolls, the archipelago also boasts Kenya’s
largest expanse of mangrove forest. From the Tana
River Delta in the South to the Northern Islands of
Kiwayu, Simambaya, and Kui; game and wildlife still
roam free. There are several marine parks in the area
with pristine beaches and uninhabited islands.
The Swahili culture here is very strong. Islands like
Lamu and Pate are fascinating cultural experiences;
including the annual Lamu dhow race, the Lamu
cultural festival, and the traditional dhow building.
THE FISHING EXPERIENCE
Variety is the driver for any fisherman’s desire to explore
new territory. The Northern Archipelagos can never
disappoint; from fly fishing the flats and mangrove
forests, to jigging and popping for GT’s and amberjacks,
dredging for tuna and wahoo, to blue water fishing for
billfish on conventional or fly gear.
Tuna, dorado, mackerel, and jacks are usually kept for
dinner, while all seafood is plentiful here. wt 9ft rods are
more practical due to casting distances, fly size, and
windy conditions.
Days can be spent doing a combination of fishing
techniques, as most fishing hot spots are close together.
Deep water ledges are found a few miles offshore, while
the maize of inshore lagoons, coral atolls, and ledges are
endless and very vast.
T H E F I S H I N G / F A M I LY / K I T I N G / D I V I N G O P T I O N
Another fantastic way to enjoy this part of the world is with the family or a large group of friends.
There are options to combine fishing trips with kayaking, diving, kite surfing, sailing, dhow trips,
island hopping, snorkelling, and scenic flights.
ITINERARY
Spend your days cruising between the
islands of Lamu and Simambaya stopping
at sandbars, flats, coral reefs, ledges, and
drop offs. Use the yacht’s 23ft. skiff, dingy,
and kayaks to reach the often untouched
mangrove forests and coastal lagoons.
With plenty of pristine reefs and
untouched beaches, snorkelling and
walking are also great ways o enjoy the
afternoons and “no fishing” days.
THIS TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
•
Fishing Equipment
•
Visas
•
Local & International Flights
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Here is a handy list of what we would recommend you bring with you. We sell assorted fly packs with all the necessary flies you will
require. Just let us know along with your enquiry.
FISHING EQUIPMENT
FLY
- 7/8wt fly rod with floating line.
-Saltwater tippet (bonefish, permit etc)
-Saltwater flats/mangrove patterns: shrimp, crabs, crazy
charlies, baby minnows, small poppers, and dalberg’s
divers. clouser patterns
- 9 to14 wt fly rod with leviathan 70lb floating line
(heavy sinking for dredging)
- 100 to 200 lbs mono tippet
-Flies for pelagics: baitfish patterns, poppers, large brush
flies, large closer patterns
CONVENTIONAL
- Spinning gear with 20-80 lb braid
- Shimano stella reels (model: 800-18,000) recommended
- Poppers, jigs, circle hooks, plastics, lures, softbiats,
feather jigs and your favourite trolling gear
- Wire (20-250 lb)
- Split ring pliers
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Sunblock
- Hat(s)
- Buff(s)
- Fishing shirts
- Long trousers for evenings
- Sandals
- Reef booties or wading shoes
- Snorkelling equipment (optional)
- Sun cream
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Boat shoes
- Windbreaker
- Shorts
- Aftersun
- Waterproof backpack
- Camera equipment
- Binoculars
- MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE IS COMPULSORY -Please email us for any further enquiries-
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