Oyster Lodge is situated in the Easter-Cape of South Africa in a beautiful, secluded village called Hamburg. The village was founded by German legionaries in 1857, it is now mostly occupied by
the native "Xhosa" tribe. Hamburg is near to the Keiskamma River mouth, in a stretch of coast that is untouched for 100 km. This area has become famous for it's abundance of fauna and flora.

     The river running directly behind the lodge

-- Drum: Can reach weights of between 60 and 80 kilograms and is reminiscent of the European Zander

-- Red Steenbras: maximum weight of 50 kilograms

-- White Musselcracker: maximum weights between 20 -22 kilograms

-- Black Musselcracker: maximum weights between 30 -35 kilograms

-- Karambisi: maximum weight between 55 - 60 kilograms

-- Garrick: maximum weight 30 kilograms

-- Yellowtail Amberjack maximum weight 50 kilograms

Catching any of these fish (in the weight region of 20 - 25 kilograms) could take up to 5 hours of hard fighting, and if you are experienced enough or have enough stamina it would be possible to catch a number of these in a single day.
 

-- Cobja

-- Wahoo

-- Skipjack tuna

-- Germon

-- Jewfish

-- Scotsman

-- Seventyfour

-- Many variety of Barracuda

-- Jumping Cod

-- Englishman

-- Southern paupeno

-- Pennant Trevally

-- Teraglin

-- Blue and yellow Cod

-- Dusky Perch

-- It is also possible to catch up to 20 species of Shark, ranging in weight from 20 to 1000 kilograms
 

Fishing during the times between September and December are especially rewarding as an abundance of small fish move into the area attracting the larger fish and affording the opportunity for some great fishing.
 

                                                               Rustic looking rooms add to the african charm

garden shower. There is also a spacious, comfortable living room with a breathtaking view of the river, aswell as a terrace leading out towards it.

                                           The view from the master bedroom
We offer full service with a professional Hungarian cook, who is an expert in international gastronomy. The coast is rich in crabs, snails, shellfish and most especially oysters. We have a ready and always fresh supply of the afore mentioned seafood's, which are obtained from the local people.
The fishing tour takes 10 days and costs $1100.00 usd.

The price includes the following services:

-- We will pick you up in Johannesburg

-- You will spend 10 days in our full professional service

-- We supply you with full fishing tackle aswell as bait.

-- A boat for river cruises

-- A car with a guide to take in the untouched coastlines and picturesque views.

-- There is also the opportunity to try deep-sea fishing ($ 50.00 per person per day)

-- Trophy making

-- Organized Safari's are also available
 

The lodge is near to the Titsikama National Park aswell as the Mpongo Wild Reserve.

There are no necessary vaccines, however it is practical to have a vaccine against tick bites, or Vitamin B at least 10 days before travel and continuing until the end of the tour.