Fishing Trip And Shore Angling In The Namibian Coastline

The best, as simple as that Pick up on time, great equipment all well maintained. As pro as can be. Willem knows the beach and is very good at reading the water to maximize one’s chance of that dream fish, he sure made my dream come through with a great bronze whaler shark and 4 more species. Willem had a big variety of baits with him and kept experimenting and thereby optimizing our chances. One of the best guides I’ve fished with.

I have never done this type of fishing before and didn’t know what to expect. It was an amazing experience shore fishing with Willem! His knowledge of where to fish was uncanny. My brother-in-law and I ended up landing two bronze whalers 200 lb plus! We also managed to land some smaller sharks as well. Included was a wonderful barbecue on the beach along with some cold beverages. It was an experience I will never forget. Thanks Willem!

I had an amazing fishing day on January 2nd, 2026 in Swakopmund. Willem is an extraordinary guide, truly a number one when it comes to fishing! He knows perfectly where the fish are and will do absolutely everything to help you catch them. Thanks to his experience, we managed to catch dozens of kob, and we even cooked one of them right on the beach! Willem is also an excellent chef: he set up a beach BBQ and cooked not only the fish we caught, but also delicious meat — from sausages to chops and beef. Everything was absolutely fantastic! Until the very end, Willem tried his best to make the dream of the day come true: catching a bronze shark. After trying everything possible, we finally succeeded and caught two bronze sharks, which were immediately released back into the ocean. It was truly a unique experience. And this doesn’t apply only to fishermen like me — my girlfriend, who is not a fisher at all, had an amazing time and absolutely loved the experience. I highly recommend this experience to everyone!

Willem went above and beyond to get us 2 sharks. One broze and one spoted. It worthed every dollar and more. The ribeye grilled on the beach was the cherry on the tort.

Absolute NO SHOW and NO Communication. TripAdvisor booking process seemed to ask a very lot of details regards passports etc which I queried with the company. Willem advised he could do the booking direct so was all arranged for September 11th. collection place informed by us and prices.(email proof available if needed.) Once in Namibia we emailed the company the day before trip to advise no communication received about time of collection or location etc? STILL waiting for the reply Up and ready on the morning just in case came knocking but they didn't. They don't deserve the 1 start but it's the least can do

Amazing 16-day trip to Namibia thoroughly planned by ATR (Africa Travel Resource). Also, during the trip ATR was very helpful resolving a minor issues we have had. Special thank you to Richard and Gemma for this wonderful adventure organized for us. Will gladly recommend Africa Travel Resources to all my friends!

Amazing experience! Willem was the ultimate host and guide. My son caught all the fish on his wish list. We highly recommend Willem.

On Dec 16 the guide, Willem picked me up at 04h00 for a day’s fishing. We were the first to arrive at Paaltjies, about 20km south of Walvisbaai. I was surprised when Willem not only fixed the bait but also casted the line for me. After no result we headed for mile 30 - roughly 100km north, between Hentiesbaai and Wlotzkasbaken. The results started to pick up and I managed to land a few Barble. In no time Willem piched a wind screen, made a charcoal fire and soon we were enjoying Boerewors, Kasler tjops and Braai broodjies at a table dressed with a table cloth. Conditions were improving and I eventually caught two sizeable Cobs of roughly 6 - 8 kg. Willem not only managed our day effortlessly well, he showed exceptional knowledge of the sea - surf and rock conditions, where to cast, what bait to use etc. At around 15h00 we head for Swakopmunt. Not withstanding several efforts to settle my dues, would Willem not except payment - telling me I owe him nothing. I was totally taken aback. We live almost 300km away in South Africa, on pension, but not in my wildest dreams could I imagined such goodwill.

We had an amazing shark fishing experience! The guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable and friendly but also went out of his way to make the day unforgettable. After catching some impressive sharks, he treated us to a fantastic meal—his cooking skills were just as impressive as his fishing expertise. The grilled meat he prepared was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect way to end an exciting day on the water. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for a fun and unique adventure!

Learn from the best ! I only like to catch edible fish, and am not interested in catching other species. I have done shore angling in Namibia on my own for quite a few years, and have some knowledge of how it's done, or that's what I thought ! I was taken on a fishing trip by Willem and had the best experience of my life. From the start, I was treated with respect and never felt so comfortable and at ease. I was coached and taught, not only how to prepare rod, reel, and bait, but also the best angling spots and how to identify them too. Willem is most helpful and patient, even when you make silly mistakes, and always puts your wishes first. I was amazed at his knowledge and skill, which is obviously obtained from many years of experience. We tried various locations, and everytime Willem pointed out a good fishing spot, we got results ! I caught Galjoen, Blacktail, and Cob, all on his advice and locations he suggested. It was the best fishing experience of my life. I had the privilege to be guided by the best of the best. There will most definitely be a next time ! Thank you and very well done Willem !

It has been a GREAT EXPERIENCE WIlliam was the best fisherman I could have. It was my first time fishing and he taught us very good. He was respectful at the moment of fishing and at the same time helpful, otherwise I couldn't have taken out from the water an 80k shark

Very good experience with Willem who did not hesitate to change spots several times to manage to catch a shark. The barbecue was really good and great on the beach. We recommend it!

Very nice and good lunch good catch the guide knew several fishing spots along the coast I caught 3 sharks in 1 day fishing from 9 to 1700

On time, friendly, informative, perfect equipment, and a barbecue on the beach. Everything on board for a great fishing day between Swakop and HB. Willem is a great fishing guide and person.

Absolutely recommended and a great experience!Willem is an excellent guide and also by the open fire 🔥 a great cook !Anytime again!