Ugezi Tiger Lodge

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Cahorra Bassa Ugezi Tiger Lodge is an attractive lodge offering packages ranging from full board accommodation in air-conditioned stone-and-thatch chalets, and self catering chalets in a pleasant wooded area near the lake shore, with running water, electricity and flush toilets.

Cahorra Bassa Tiger Fish Lodge is on a rocky and forested hillside, with the main bar/dining lodge about 40 metres above water level around a large baobab.

There is satellite television, braai area and steps link the various levels to the little harbour directly beneath the lodge.

Ugezi Tiger Lodge is situated against the picturesque slopes of the mountains forming the gorge area of the Cahorra Bassa dam, Tete Province, Mozambique. The Lake provides unlimited fishing for various species especially Tiger fish, Bream, Vundu, Chessa and Cornish Jack.

Ugezi offers accommodation in air-conditioned chalets with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant and well stocked bar. We especially cater for the avid fishermen and offer boats with experienced skippers.

Accommodation
Ugezi Lodge offers the following accommodation options:
12 x air-conditioned chalets.
2 x chalets with ceiling fans.
2 x self-catering air-conditioned units, each housing 8 - 12 persons.
Camping with ablution facilities.
Houseboat and capenta boat - in process of renovation.

Facilities Available
Full - and self-catering air-conditioned chalets.
Houseboat - in the process of renovation.
Conferencing facilities.
Terrace area with restaurant and bar.
Splash Pool

The Cohorra Bassa Dam
The Cahora Bassa dam is in the Zambezi river system which also feeds Kariba. Cahora Bassa is the fourth largest artificial dam in Africa.
The Lake is +-270 km long and on average +- 10 km wide The Cahora Bassa Dam system is the largest hydroelectric scheme in Africa.

Fishing at Cahora Bassa
It is recommended that anglers provide their own tackle, however tackle for spinning and trolling (not fly) can be hired at the Lodge. Angling is generally good throughout the year. Tiger fish up to 14kg were caught in the dam, with the average weight from 4 to 8kg. Lines with breaking strains from 8 to 20kg and rods and reels to suit are generally used. The best angling results are obtained when angling from boats.

Fly fishing
Ugezi Tiger Lodge is a fly fishing haven – the biggest tiger on fly up-to-date has been 4.5kg.

Cast and Spinning
For Tiger fish spinners (No 3 to 5) with silver or polished red copper blades and red reflecting stickers on the outside or polished red copper Efzet or Toby spoons give good results when trolled or cast.Use keel sinkers ± 500mm in front of spinners when trolling to prevent twisting of the line.

Activities
Fishing
Sun downer cruises
Dam wall tour
Bird watching

Getting Here
By road:
Tarred road through Zimbabwe via Harare or via Mutari - both routes meet at Changara in Mozambique and from there follow the same route to Ugezi.
GPS Co-ordinates: S15° 36' 48,52" E32° 42' 0,14"

By air:
LAM commercial flight from JHB International via Maputo to Tete. Private charter flights to either Tete or Songo. Songo airport GPS Co-ordinates: S 15° 36' 22,35" E32° 46' 26,55" Transfers from both airports are offered

Email Ugezi Lodge Reservations: ugezi@mozbookings.com