Scott Dunn: ANYTHING ELSE IS JUST A HOLIDAY

A trip to Mozambique is not complete without trying your hand at some Deep Sea Fishing. On a recent trip to Mozambique, I had only ever had a very basic introduction to fishing dangling a rod in a Scottish lake or ever hopefully in a river somewhere with very little success and rather a lot of boredom! Heading out on a morning excursion in Mozambique was a completely different and a truly exhilarating experience!

Fishing is taken very seriously in Mozambique and the properties Scott Dunn recommend really do have all the kit and an amazing selection of boats. The fisherman who take you out to sea are fantastically informative and incredibly skilled. If you are a beginner or an expert they will be sure to look after you accordingly and make it a trip to remember.

From my experience, once we boarded this incredibly smart boat it only took about 10 minutes, with the trawlers out in the ocean, to feel a large tug on our lines and the sound of the lines racing through the water. Before we knew it, I was being taught to reel in the most enormous Barracuda I had ever seen, I could not believe it! But it honestly was not just luck, we continued for the next two hours landing these huge fish - Dog toothed Tuna, Wahoo, King Fish and Mahi Mahi to name a few...

They tend to put most of the fish back again into the sea, but occasionally, you will be able to keep your catch and they can serve it up as Sushimi in the evenings!

Deep sea fishing is not cheap but, I honestly, can not recommend it enough. It was my absolute highlight of a recent trip!

This is a great way to start your day at Londo Lodge. You will walk through the island marvelling at the giant Baobab Trees and even spot some small animals before arriving at this completely private beach. The staff will have set up a gorgeous table complete with crisp white linen and offer you a full range of choices for breakfast.

You can spend as long as you want enjoying this private beach and experience before walking off your breakfast back to the lodge.

Walk over to the local village about 30 minutes from Londo. On arrival you will be welcomed with open arms by all the children smiling and desperately wanting to show you their homes. They are totally genuine and sweet, all wanting to hold your hands. ''Photo photo'' they will ask, wanting you to take a photo and then wanting you to show it to them on the back of the camera. They are all hugely excited that you have taken the time to say hello to them! It is great fun and a real insight into the local people, where they live and their livelihoods.