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Pricing Matrix

	72 Hours
4 People	$11,000.00
3 People	$11,000.00
2 People	$11,000.00
1 Person	$11,000.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Get ready to fish for a population that has been untouched in over 100 years. In the late 1920’s, the first Rainbow Trout were brought to Tanzania by keen fishermen residing in the Usambara District. A small hatchery was established using eggs from neighboring Kenya and fry were released into a tributary of the Mkussa Stream on the estate of Major Sandwith. The climate of the West Usambara Mountains was considered ideal for trout to flourish and the acidity/alkalinity and average temperature of the rivers fell within the range in which Rainbow Trout are known to thrive (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit).

When these trout were successfully introduced into the rivers flowing off the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, it was noted that the rivers flowing from the southern slopes of Africa’s highest mountain would also offer ideal conditions, most notably the Weru Weru and Kikafu Rivers. Abundant native insect species throughout the year increased the likelihood of trout to not only survive but eventually reproduce, and within two years, fish in the range of one to three pounds were caught. Fry have been observed to grow rapidly due to an abundance of food found in these rivers, most notably freshwater crabs and aquatic nymphs of various insect species such as mayflies and caddisflies.

After introduction, political changes in Tanzania meant fishing became a forgotten pasttime, the hatchery program was abolished, and rainbows on Kili were forgotten and untouched. Fast forward almost 100 years and it is apparent that these early observations of the suitability of the Weru Weru and Kikafu Rivers were indeed correct and healthy, as self-sustaining populations of wild Rainbow Trout can be found in a number of rivers among the many sprawling ridges and canyons below Kilimanjaro, if you know where to look. These populations have held themselves steady for a hundred years with no intervention and no pressure from anglers.

Days will be spent fly fishing for wild Rainbow Trout on light tackle or 2 weight rods on some of the tributaries flowing off Mt. Kilimanjaro. You will use a combination of off-road driving, hiking, and wading your way upstream to stalk rainbows hiding in the many rocky gullies and flows of these rivers. This trip is as much about the exploration as the angling.

This trip is all-inclusive, and Dom will be happy to set up lodging, food, amenities, travel & flights, and anything else you might need for your stay in-country.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

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About Your Guide

Captain Dom

Outfitter

About Your Guide

Captain Dom

Outfitter

Dominyk ("Dom") is an award-winning safari photographer and professional guide living in Arusha in Northern Tanzania. A passion for capturing memorable images of people and the natural world has taken him to more than 70 countries on six continents during the last 25 years.

As an experienced professional safari guide and tour leader, Dom leads clients on customized photographic safaris into the many world-class wilderness areas of Tanzania and to a wide range of other destinations both in Africa and worldwide. His clients enjoy the unique added opportunity to learn the art of nature and people photography from a professional.

Born in Zambia and raised in Australia, Dom developed an early interest in the living world and started taking photos on regular trips throughout the world using equipment handed down from his father. On completion of a B.Sc. at the University of Sydney in 1996, Dom returned to the country of his birth to pursue a career as a professional safari guide and photographer in Zambia's premier wilderness area - South Luangwa National Park.

In 2001, he returned to Sydney to undertake a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science. While working as a freelance photojournalist to fund his studies, he won the coveted Yellowglen Australian Young Photographer award. Dom was once again drawn back to Africa in 2003, this time to Tanzania, to work as a community development coordinator for the Friedkin Conservation Fund and as a safari guide for partner company Ker & Downey Tanzania.

In 2006, Dominyk opened his photo gallery in Arusha – Tanzania’s first, and to this day, only photo gallery. The gallery offers original, limited-edition prints, collages and panoramas, selected from images captured on safaris.

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Start Location

Machame, Tanzania

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

Potential Target Species

Rainbow Trout

Techniques

Fly Fishing

Packing / Extras

Tanzania travel visa (Dom will help secure). Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, amphibious hiking shoes.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Dom will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 120 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!