The ultimate fishing adventure

Giant Nile perch expeditions in Uganda

Africa’s greatest freshwater predator

Angler fishing for giant Nile perch from a boat on Uganda's River Nile.

Journey to the heart of Africa and fish on the legendary River Nile.

The Nile Perch Safari

Angler holding a large Nile perch caught while fishing from a boat on Uganda's River Nile.

  • Five days’ guided fishing on the River Nile.

  • Fully-inclusive safari in Uganda, including six nights’ luxury accommodation in Murchison Falls national park.

  • Small hosted groups, 2 anglers per boat.

  • March & June 2027 departures.

Beyond the fishing

Sunset over the River Nile in Uganda, with golden light reflecting on the water beneath dramatic clouds.

Uganda is one of Africa’s most unique and undiscovered wildlife destinations.

Combine fishing with game drives in Murchison Falls National Park, a canoe trip to see the prehistoric Shoebill, or gorilla trekking in the mountain forests.

Conservation

Your Big Fish Africa trip will support vital conservation projects on the River Nile in Uganda.

Big Fish Africa supports anti-poaching initiatives, protecting the river and habitats, and local communities.

Ready to fish the Nile?

Register your interest now for our March and June 2027 hosted departures. Full details will be released shortly.

2027 hosted departures
Angler holding a giant Nile perch aboard a fishing boat on Uganda's River Nile, with green forest along the riverbank.
A man sitting on a boat holding a large fish in his hands, wearing a gray hat and a beige shirt, with fishing poles in the background on a body of water at sunset.

Gallery

Calm river reflecting a cloudy sky at sunset or sunrise, with dark trees on the right side.
A man in a green T-shirt, tan shorts, and a wide-brimmed hat stands on a boat, fishing in a calm lake with trees in the background.
Person in white clothing and hat releasing a large fish into the water.
A sunset over a river with a silhouetted tree in the foreground and distant land on the horizon.
A man smiling while sitting on a boat and holding a large fish with green foliage in the background.