Guiding and Instruction
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Ngwazi Lodge is magnificently situated right on the shores of the Pongola dam also known as Jozini. Excellent tigerfishing is highly dependant on water clarity and temperatures as well as location and techniques. In 2007 the Mavungana guide team of Jonathan Boulton, John Thoabala and Collen Tshabangu fished two days and landed 79 tigerfish up to just under 3 kg.

We will be hosting tiger trips on Jozini from the 6th to the 16th August 2010. Accommodation and meals are at the magnificent Ngwazi lodge, there are two anglers and one guide per boat and rates are R2250 all inclusive except for drinks and gratuities. As long as you are capable of casting three quarters or more of a 8 or 9 wt sinking line you are guaranteed of excellent tiger fishing under the watchful eye of Jonathan Boulton and his crew. Places limited to 6 anglers at a time, booking essential.

Situated within the Pongola Game Reserve South in Northern Zululand, 350 km north of Durban, 450 km south east of Johannesburg and 270km south of the Kruger National Park.

Nkwazi is set on a hillside overlooking the Pongola River as it lazily meanders towards the Pongolapoort Dam and is the perfect place to combine the excitement of Tiger fishing and game viewing with the tranquillity of the bush and panoramic views.

The reserve caters for the discerning nature lover, offering game drives, boat cruises, guided walks, rhino tracking and canoeing.

The lodge accommodates 32 guests in twelve twin en suite thatched chalets and two family chalets consisting of a living area, 2 bedrooms with twin beds and en suite bathrooms. All chalets have air conditioning, mini bar fridges and tea & coffee facilities. Cuisine is typically South African with a variety of venison dishes prepared and presented in the boma or open plan dining area overlooking the river.

Michael Cronje's first Tiger on fly

R2250 per person per day sharing including accommodation, meals, boats, fuel and skipper, excluding drinks, equipment and gratuities.

THIS TRIP IS HOSTED BY JONATHAN BOULTON, NOT GUIDED

Equipment list

• 7-9 weights rods
• Airflo Di7 lines
• Floating line on second rod
• 20 pound Maxima leader
• Toothy critter fine piano wire trace
• Stripping gloves and finger lappies
• Boga grip
• Pongola fly selection: Rosies, Mudfish, black and olive Clousers, Tiger deceivers, Baby tigers
• Deck shoes, quick dry technical pants and shirts.
• The usual wide brimmed hat and suntan cream.

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Report back August 2009
Even with some very mixed weather, fishing was exceptionally good the wind really blew and made drifting the shore a little tricky. Fish numbers were up and average size the best ever. Every angler who came caught his first tiger on fly some highlights including first fly on tigers for Bruce Dickinson, Dave Coetzer, Frank Olivant, Anton Borkum ( 2 over 2 kgs ) and George Minnaar two over 2 kgs and the best fish of 3.5 kgs
Go to the Pongola tigers gallery page - click here

Report back September 2008
Weather was great except one afternoon we were driven off the water by a freak wind storm pushed by a massive veld fire. Rod average was 7 fish per angler per day. The largest landed by Hennie Fourie - 2.2 kg. Everyone including myself can honestly admit to dropping huge fish, early morning up by the old railway bridge we found massive female fish and all had a chance before boat traffic and sunrise dispersed them. Congratulations to Graeme King who hooked himself squarely in the cheek, he put up an excellent fight before being released... These hosted days are available from 21 August to 24 August and 11 September to 21 September 2009. Check out what went down - click here

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