The Covane Lodge is situated on the shores of the Massingir Dam. Accommodation consists of rustic self catering chalets build from natural materials occurring in the surrounding area. Accommodation options include:

Self Catering Accommodation - Massingir Dam

The self catering accommodation units are constructed from wood and thatching and have shade cloth windows as the climate is very mild. Each self catering chalet has two single beds and option for an additional mattress on the floor for a child or additional person. The accommodation units have rustic en-suit bathrooms with shower, hot & cold water, basin & flushing toilet. Linen & towels as well as mosquito nets are provided.

Meals are available on request.

Massingir Dam Houseboats - Covane Lodge

The house boats on Massingir Dam are ideal for tiger fishing trips. Massingir Dam has a healthy population of  tiger fish,  kurper, carp and barbel.  Very few people fish the dam and there are big tiger fish to be caught throughout the year.
The houseboats are self-drive, so you can go out there in tiger fishing heaven and do your own thing.

Houseboat Facilities:
Each house boat is equipped to accommodate five people and has:
gas stove with oven and 2-burner hob top,
12 volt electric fridge,
all required cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils
hot and cold water shower,
portable chemical toilet,
12 volt lighting
all bedding & towels
built-in CD player
charcoal braai
life jackets

Massingir Dam Camping - Covane Lodge

GPS co-ordinates of Covane Lodge:

Massingir Dam

Decimal: 23.53.036 (east)  32.04.740 (south)
hh:mm:ss -23° 53′ 45.24″ (east)  32° 4′ 48.36″ (south)

Massingir Dam Tiger Fishing

The Massingir Dam is fed by the Olifants River and is situated in the south west of Mozambique. All the rivers flowing off South Africa's Great Eastern Escarpment have natural populations of Tiger Fish in the lower reaches in the Lowveld and Mozambique. These rivers include the Olifants, Sabie, Komatie, Sand and the Pongola River, which is the southern most range of the Tiger Fish.

Tiger fishing in Massingir Dam is similar to tiger fishing in Lake Kariba, Cahora Bassa and the Jozini Dam, with fishermen having good success on spinners, spoons, fly and a variety of baits including sardine, chicken livers and live Tilapia and other species.

The upper reaches of the Massingir Dam, where the Olifants river flows in, are shallow and usually produce fish. These shallow areas are home to a variety of small fish which the tiger fish prey on and is a good place to find big tiger fish feeding. There are also hundreds coves around the dam with good structure in the form of vegetation, dead trees and drop-offs.

Be aware that permits are now required for boating and fishing at Massingir. Covane Lodge will assist clients in this regard. Covane Lodge also has a slipway and easy access to good fishing areas.

Much has ben said about the netting in Massingir, but the truth is that the tiger fish populations are still very healthy. The main target species for the gill netting is the Tilapia, which is also a prolific breeder and still occurs in huge numbers in the Dam.


Contact Us for Tiger fishing and accommodation at Massingir Dam Tel: 082 2575 612
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