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Fishing and Ecology Safaris - Lake Nasser
...Liveaboard Boat Safaris on Egypt’s Picturesque Desert Lake

Do something exciting this Christmas and New Year – why stay home and suffer the cold, when you can be out in the Sun whiling your days away?

Be adventurous and try something new – consider coming on a Desert Lake Eco Safari where you will find guaranteed sunshine and adventure on the Nile in Southern Egypt! Not to mention some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the world.

What’s better is that you can book these Christmas and New Year safaris between Aswan and Abu Simbel from only £530 for a week!

The safari itinerary is a cruise between Abu Simbel and Aswan – fishing or just exploring a beautiful desert lake, its wildlife, people and stunning scenery. One of the highlights is visiting the Temples of Abu Simbel which are among the most magnificent ancient monuments in the world.

On the safari, you will be staying on one of our comfortable houseboats, which with two cabins and en-suite bathroom are ideal for a family. The liveaboard fishing boats are what you need if you are planning to do some serious fishing for Nile Perch and Tiger Fish.

You will spend your days exploring the lake, punctuated with meetings with the mothership for meals and overnight. Camps are located on sandy beaches where it is safe to swim in the freshwater lake; there are plenty of opportunities to walk along the desert shore where in some places the water has washed away the top soil to reveal plant and animal fossils of bygone eras.

Stone Age drawings and more ‘modern’ hieroglyphics, carved by ancient Egyptians during their trading or mineral seeking expeditions down the Nile, can also be found. You will be very well looked after on the safari; our Nubian safari staff will surprise you with their ability to conjure up amazing food in the middle of nowhere. The style of cooking is a blend of western tastes merged with Nubian cuisine, which is superb!

Thu 22nd Dec - Welcome to Egypt
Depending on the flight you book you will arrive at either Cairo or Luxor airport and then connect with an onward flight to Aswan. Transfers and first nights’ accommodation in a first class hotel are included.

Fri 23rd to Tue 27th Dec - On Safari
Early morning transfer to the safari start point on Lake Nasser. Next six days are spent on safari travelling between Aswan and Abu Simbel. All meals and hot beverages are included whilst on safari, plus special Christmas party Lake Nasser style.

Wed 28th Dec - Safari Ends
The safari ends at Abu Simbel. After lunch on the mother ship you have the option of visiting the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. We will then transfer you to any location in Aswan for your onward travel arrangements. Depending on your international flight you will spend the night in a first class hotel in Aswan, Luxor or Cairo.

Thu 29th Dec - Farewell to Egypt
Transfer to airport to connect with your flight home.

Thu 29th Dec - Welcome to Egypt
Depending on the flight you book you will arrive at either Cairo or Luxor airport and then connect with an onward flight to Aswan. Transfers and first nights’ accommodation in a first class hotel are included.

Fri 30th Dec to Tue 3rd Jan - On Safari
Early morning road transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel, optional visit to the Abu Simbel Temples then start the safari. Next six days are spent on safari travelling between Abu Simbel and Aswan. All meals and hot beverages are included whilst on safari, plus special New Year celebration party Lake Nasser style.

Wed 4th Jan - Safari Ends
On Wednesday the safari ends at approximately 4.00pm when we will transfer you to any location in Aswan for your onward travel arrangements. Depending on your international flight you will spend the night in a first class hotel in Aswan, Luxor or Cairo.

Thu 05th Jan - Farewell to Egypt
Transfer to airport to connect with your flight home.

Single Anglers Welcome
Pay for one place from the price band for 2 share plus the single anglers supplement. You then have the option of using the fishing boat for your own personal use, or we can advertise to find a suitable partner for you to fish with. If we find someone then neither of you will have to pay the single supplement.

Live Aboard Boat Options
There are two options for the style of boat you can charter for your Christmas or New Year safari. In each case you share a supporting mothership for night stops, your meals and resting up with a cold beer.

Single Angler Supplement on Fishing Boat: £220.00
Single Supplement for Hotels: £95.00
Abu Simbel Ticket Entry Per Person: £9.00

Price Includes
- All transfers between airports, hotels and the safari start point
- Two nights in first class hotels with buffet breakfast
- Mothership with cook and full safari crew
- All meals are provided on a safari
- Government taxes and fishing permits

Not Included
- All flights
- Fishing rods, reels & lures, can be hired from the African Angler
- Abu Simbel Temple entry fee
- Laundry, drinks and tipping

Egypt's Desert Lake - Liveaboard Boat Safaris