The Ultimate
African Odyssey
6 Countries · 32 Days · 1 Lifetime
A premium, founder-led fishing and overland expedition through Southern Africa’s most legendary waters and wilderness. Designed for serious Australian anglers who demand the extraordinary.
About the Expedition
A Vision Two Decades in the Making
Big Six Fishing Adventures is not another generic tour package. It is a carefully curated, premium experience born from over 20 years of personal fishing and overland exploration across Southern Africa — now made possible through the robust infrastructure of Chobe4x4.
Australian anglers will travel through Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Mozambique — fishing freshwater floodplains by day, and retreating to hand-selected high-end lodges each evening. Every detail, from vehicle preparation to fishing location selection, has been personally validated by our founder.
Fully Equipped Land Cruisers
Chobe4x4 fleet with 24-hour support
Select Fly-In Segments
Remote access to pristine waters
Premium Lodge Stays
Carefully vetted high-end properties
NGU Engineering Backup
In-house mechanics, zero downtime
The Route
Six Nations. One Seamless Journey.
Strategically designed from our Botswana base, the route maximises fishing variety, wilderness immersion, and logistical efficiency across the entire SADC region.
Comfort-Led Overland Travel
Travel between destinations in fully equipped Chobe4x4 Land Cruiser V6 ’79 Series vehicles. Roof tents, refrigeration, communication gear — everything prepared for extended cross-border travel.
Strategic Fly-In Segments
Selected legs of the journey utilise light aircraft access, placing guests in remote wilderness locations that road travel simply cannot reach within the expedition window.
High-End Lodge Accommodation
Rest each night in personally vetted lodges chosen for comfort, cuisine, and proximity to prime fishing. No compromise on the overnight experience after long days on the water.
Complete Cross-Border Logistics
All border paperwork, permits, customs documentation, and entry requirements are managed by our team. Guests simply show up and fish — all admin is handled seamlessly.
Curated Fishing Itinerary
Each fishing location has been selected based on 20+ years of direct experience. Freshwater floodplains, river systems, national park waters, and ocean frontage — all chosen for peak season performance.
Founder-Led Throughout
JP Scholtz personally leads and guides every single expedition. This is not a delegated tour operation — guests benefit from direct, hands-on expertise for the full 32 days.
World-Class Angling
From Tigerfish to the Deep Blue
The six-nation route provides access to both legendary freshwater species and premier saltwater game fish in a single expedition — a combination found nowhere else on earth.
Okavango Floods — Tigerfish Country
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s most iconic freshwater fishing destinations. During the floods, Tigerfish become highly active and accessible across a vast floodplain system, offering explosive topwater strikes and powerful runs through papyrus channels.
Kafue & West Lunga National Parks
Deep in Zambia’s wilderness, the Kafue River system offers some of the continent’s most remote and rewarding angling. Access to Kafue and West Lunga National Parks places guests in pristine, low-pressure waters where Tigerfish and Bream grow to exceptional sizes.
Indian Ocean Game Fishing
Mozambique’s coastline is world-renowned for its saltwater fishing. The warm Indian Ocean currents bring a spectacular range of pelagic species — including Marlin, GT, Dogtooth Tuna, and Sailfish — alongside excellent reef fishing over pristine coral systems.
South African Coastal Waters
From the Wild Coast to the Eastern Cape, South Africa offers a diverse inshore and offshore saltwater experience. The sardine run influence, rock and surf fishing, and estuary species provide variety alongside deeper offshore pelagic opportunities.
Beyond the Fishing
Untamed Africa at Every Turn
Travel through some of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife corridors. The expedition is as much a wilderness journey as it is a fishing odyssey.
Every kilometre of overland travel places guests in direct contact with Africa’s iconic megafauna. From elephant breeding herds crossing the road ahead of your Land Cruiser in Chobe, to lion prides and leopard in Kafue’s remote wilderness, the wildlife encounters throughout this expedition are as extraordinary as the fishing itself. This is raw, unfiltered Southern Africa — experienced from the seat of a purpose-built expedition vehicle.
The Backbone
Zero Compromise Operations
Our operational infrastructure is what makes a 32-day, 6-country expedition genuinely premium — not just in experience, but in reliability, safety, and consistency.
Chobe4x4 Fleet
Purpose-built Land Cruiser V6 ’79 Series vehicles, fully equipped for extended cross-border expedition travel. Roof racks, refrigeration, communication, and recovery gear — everything included.
NGU In-House Engineering
All vehicle maintenance, pre-departure inspections, and mechanical support is handled entirely by NGU Engineering — our own specialist team. No third-party dependence on the road.
24-Hour Support
Operational assistance is available around the clock for the entire duration of the expedition. Our Botswana-based team coordinates logistics, emergency support, and route changes in real time.
Botswana-Based HQ
Our operations hub sits centrally within the entire 6-country route, enabling efficient logistics, rapid response capability, and proven cross-border expertise across all SADC nations.
All Permits & Paperwork
Border crossings, national park permits, fishing licences, and customs documentation are handled entirely by our team. Clients arrive, fish, and explore — we manage every administrative requirement.
Comprehensive Insurance
All vehicles carry comprehensive cross-border insurance coverage. Guests are advised on appropriate travel and personal insurance for the full journey, with our team available to assist throughout.
JP Scholtz
Founder & Expedition Leader — Big Six Fishing Adventures
Big Six Fishing Adventures is not a passive tour operation. JP Scholtz — founder of both the expedition and Chobe4x4 — will personally lead and guide every single 32-day journey from start to finish.
With over two decades of hands-on fishing and overland experience across all six nations in the route, JP brings an unmatched depth of knowledge about fish behaviour, seasonal timing, remote access routes, and high-end lodge selection. This is a personal vision, developed over 20+ years, and now made possible through the Chobe4x4 platform.
“This expedition is everything I wished existed when I first started exploring Southern Africa. A serious fishing journey, done properly, with no corners cut.”
Australian guests will travel with complete confidence, supported every step of the way by JP’s direct expertise and the full operational strength of the Chobe4x4 infrastructure.
experience across all 6 nations
Vehicle Rates
Choose Your Mode of Travel
The expedition utilises a fleet of specialised Land Cruiser V6 ’79 Series vehicles. All rates are per day — full expedition pricing is provided upon enquiry based on group size and requirements.
Land Cruiser V6 ’79
Double Cab
Up to 4 Passengers
per day
2026 High Season Rate
- Fully equipped for expedition travel
- Roof rack & recovery equipment
- Refrigeration & camping setup
- 24-hour mechanical support
- Cross-border insurance included
- Communication equipment
Land Cruiser V6 ’79
Single Cab
Up to 2 Passengers
per day
2026 High Season Rate
- Ideal for couples or solo travellers
- Fully equipped for expedition travel
- Roof rack & recovery equipment
- Refrigeration & camping setup
- 24-hour mechanical support
- Cross-border insurance included
Why Australian Anglers Choose Us
This expedition is built on two decades of earned knowledge — not a product assembled from brochures. When you travel with Big Six Fishing Adventures, you are in the hands of someone who has fished every body of water on this route, navigated every border crossing, and personally selected every lodge and fishing location.
Your Bucket-List Expedition
Awaits
Limited places available for the 2026 season. Request our full expedition prospectus to receive pricing, itinerary details, and availability.
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