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6-Day Lake Nasser Fishing Trip from Aswan with Abu Simbel route

6 Days Round trip from Aswan Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Fish the freshwater of Lake Nasser on a multi-day trip from Aswan
02 Target Nile perch, catfish, tigerfish, tilapia, and other species
03 Explore fishing grounds around Amada, Al-Maliki, Wadi Al-Sebua, and Toshka
04 Reach as far south as Abu Simbel if weather and fishing conditions allow

Freshwater anglers who enjoy big-game fishing should not miss this multi-day trip from Aswan into Lake Nasser. Fish your way south through productive waters around Amada, Al-Maliki, Wadi Al-Sebua, Toshka, and, if possible, Abu Simbel, targeting species such as Nile perch, catfish, tigerfish, and tilapia. With boat-based fishing sessions, meals on board, and transfers from Aswan airport or train station included, this trip offers an immersive Lake Nasser fishing experience.

Freshwater anglers who enjoy big-game fishing should not miss this multi-day trip from Aswan into Lake Nasser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, German, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Boarding at Jurf Hussein

Meet either at Aswan airport or Aswan train station, then transfer to the port of Jurf Hussein, south of Aswan, so you can reach the boat at dawn on the day of departure. Board the boat and begin moving south inside Lake Nasser.
Enjoy a light meal, then start fishing by trawler from 6 am to 10 am before returning for breakfast.
Rest at noon and have lunch, then head out again for fishing by tug boats from 3 pm until sunset.
Return to the boat to relax and then have dinner in the evening.

Day 02

Fishing Through the Jurf Hussein Area and Southward

Travel through the fishing areas from the beginning of the trip in the Jurf Hussein area.
Continue south to Amada, Al-Maliki, Wadi Al-Sebua, Toshka, and, if possible, even Abu Simbel - the fishing plan changes according to the weather conditions and the abundance of fish.

Day 03

Return Transfer from the Drop Point

Head back to the drop point, then transfer to the airport or train station.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nasser, Jurf Hussein port, Abu Simbel, Temples of Wadi es-Sebua

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Aswan 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Boat rentals
Permits
Transportation from/to the airport or train station
Food
Drinks and refreshments (cold & hot)
Housekeeping
Fishing guide
Ice

What's Not Included

Air tickets or train tickets
Transportation from any different location not mentioned above
Visa to Egypt
Any other thing not mentioned above

What to bring

Your fishing gear
Any medicines you are taking

Know before you go

The trip follows the captain's and the fishing guide's instructions, and guests must obey them.
Archaeological site visits on this fishing trip at Lake Nasser can also be arranged at a small additional cost.
We target huge River Nile fish such as Nile perch, catfish, tigerfish, tilapia, and other species. The maximum for this trip is eight pax, and all information can be given upon request.
The best time for this trip is from May to September.

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