We have been lucky enough to stay at Shackletons 3 times in the last 10 months and every time we have left smiling. Excellent food, friendly and helpful staff and attention to detail is spot on. We will be back!

My wife and i were truly blessed to have 5 full tigerfishing days at Shackletons recently.On arrival you are greeted by your hosts Howard and Cherie along with an ice cold towel and refreshments. Luggage disappears to your chalet and the pampering begins! Your every want is catered to from first light until bedtime, delivered by a staff who are... More

Reading the reviews of my friends below, Neil and Chris ( Team Westophertjies ) as well as Ian (DaktariSouthAfrica), there is not much more to be said except that they hit the nail on the head. What a superb experience.

Shackletons offers comfortable, even luxurious, I suppose, accommodation. Food and service is excellent! The river guides are experienced and friendly ..... and the fishing is great! I spend 10 days there over Christmas and New Year 2011 and can assure anyone this is one of the greatest experiences you can get! One problem.....my wife, who hated fishing, is now completely... More

I recently went on a trip with some friends to Shackletons lodge in Zambia, what an experience! Howard and Sherie and their friendly staff go way beyond the extra mile to make you feel at home. Situated right on the banks of the Zambezi river, the tiger fishing was superb with plenty of action happening every day. You will go... More

Over the past two weeks had the privilege of spending Christmas and New Years at Shakelton's Lodge. Its the second time I've visited Shakleton's and i couldn't have asked for more. Shakelton's is truly the most relaxing holiday, its 5 star luxury in the bush with some of the best tiger fishing I've ever experienced. The hospitality was nothing less... More

Thank you Howard and Sherie for a wonderful 5 days. Michael in his element!!!!! As a Zimbabwean, he literally grew up with a fishing rod in his hand, but has never experienced fishing like he did at Shackletons. At the ripe age of 52, he broke his past record for Tiger virtually on a daily basis. The volume of fish... More

21-25 Sep 2011 This was one of the most enjoyable experiences EVER!!!! We were a group of 8. 7xGuys and a Gal (Now known as the Gauteng Tigers – yeah every good group needs a name) and our goal…To catch Tigers!!!! We arrived on the Wednesday afternoon. When we stepped off the bus, we were handed a cool wet cloth…YES,... More

Our trip started on the 25 Sept - 29 Sept 2011 and is my most memorable fishing experiences yet and exceeded all expectations. The three of us were joint by another lovely couple as we left Livingston to Shackletons. The staff were unbelievable from the moment we arrived to the time we left. Accommodation for a fishing trip would be... More