The Chambeshi River of northeastern Zambia is the most remote headstream of the Congo River and therefore considered its source.  Thorn Tree Safari's will guide you through the vast labyrinth of waterways whilst searching the that ultimate fight!

Include a few days on the river as part of your safari,  or enjoy your whole trip in fisherman's paradise!  For the serious 'tight liners' we can include a trip to Lake Tanganyika to try your luck with Perch as well!

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The river rises as a stream in the mountains of northeast Zambia near Lake Tanganyika at an elevation of 1760 metres above sea level. It flows for 480km into the Bangweulu Swamps, which are part of Lake Bangweulu, and by the end of the rainy season, it delivers a flood which recharges the swamps and inundates a vast floodplain to the southeast.

- Tiger fish can be considered Africa's equivalent of the South American piranha, though they belong to a completely different family, as they are famous for their ferocity when hunting.
 - A school of juveniles can tackle animals of almost any size, including any land animals that stray too close to the water's edge. 
- They have razor-sharp teeth that are interlocking, along with streamlined, muscular bodies built for speed- When food is scarce or the competition for food is too great, tigerfish may resort to cannibalism