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If you haven't gotten a big tarpon. or want to get a bigger one on fly, this is the place to spend your next fly fishing adventure. So if you're. looking for a new adventure and want to roll with the big boys, we're ready to accommodate you.

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ANGOLA TOURISM AND TRAVEL

Angola is rapidly emerging as an exciting new destination for tourism, with improving infrastructure and easier travel access making it more welcoming than ever before. While sport fishing has long been a hidden gem for adventurous anglers, the country as a whole is now opening its doors to a broader range of visitors. Visa processes have been simplified, new flight routes are connecting Angola to major international hubs, and investment in roads, hotels, and lodges is making travel smoother and more comfortable. From its stunning coastline and abundant fisheries to its rich culture and breathtaking landscapes, Angola is shedding its reputation as a challenging destination and becoming an accessible paradise for explorers, fishermen, and nature lovers alike.

INTRODUCTION – CABINDA PROVINCE, ANGOLA

Cabinda, Angola's northernmost province, remains one of the most untouched and unexplored fishing frontiers in the world. Separated from mainland Angola by the Congo River, this remote enclave is a wild, untamed paradise of dense jungles, winding rivers, and pristine coastline. Its waters are virtually unfished, with vast estuaries, mangrove lined channels, and deep offshore drop-offs that likely hold some of the biggest and most aggressive game fish on the planet. With little to no sport fishing pressure, Cabinda offers a rare opportunity to explore a truly untouched fishery, where massive tarpon, giant jacks, cubera snapper, and other prized species roam freely. For adventurous anglers seeking a world class fishing experience in an uncharted and wild environment, Cabinda is a destination like no other.

'As we continue to refine our approach and deepen our understanding of these waters, Skimmer Island is proving to be a truly special destination for anglers seeking worldclass sight fishing'

                                      WHAT TO EXPECT

Skimmer Island is a secluded and intimate tarpon lodge, nestled in the northernmost corner of Cabinda, overlooking the untouched beaches of the Republic of Congo. A rustic yet semi-luxurious tented camp, it blends comfort with adventure, offering an exclusive experience in one of the most remote and unspoiled fisheries on the planet. Designed for privacy and solitude, the lodge hosts only a minimal number of fishermen at a time, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience. Each group arrives privately, with the entire camp dedicated to their adventure, creating a unique and tailored fishing expedition. Surrounded by endless mangroves, estuaries, and wild coastline, Skimmer Island is a gateway to some of the world's largest tarpon, where anglers can battle true giants in complete isolation.

Nestled deep within an extensive mangrove forest system, the lodge is surrounded by a breath-taking landscape of gallery forests, vast lagoons, and winding estuaries teeming with life. Overlooking a tranquil lagoon and the mouth of a powerful estuary, the lodge provides front-row seats to the hunting grounds of giant tarpon—some of the largest on the planet. Despite its wild location, Skimmer Island delivers exceptional comfort, with well-appointed tented accommodations and outstanding cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Designed for small private groups, each stay is a tailored experience, offering complete immersion in this pristine, world-class fishery.

Travel to Skimmer Island Tarpon Lodge is surprisingly simple, clean, and efficient, allowing anglers to reach this remote fishing paradise with ease. After landing in Luanda, Angola's capital, it's just a quick one-hour flight north to Cabinda. Overnight at a rustic beach lodge, and continue on from there, a scenic 3.5-hour journey in rugged 4x4 vehicles takes you through lush forests and along remote coastal tracks to the northernmost border with the Republic of Congo, where the adventure truly begins. For those departing from Johannesburg, South Africa, the entire journey—from city to camp—takes less than 24 hours. By the time anglers arrive, they are ready to unpack their gear, settle into camp, and prepare for an unforgettable encounter with the giant tarpon that call these waters home.

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