Northern Archiplegos - HIDE AWAY
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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 – - Flights from Nairobi to Lamu - 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- [email protected] [email protected] www.iolaus.biz