From the ultimate fishing escape on the Zambezi to adventuring in Mozambique or trekking in the Bale Mountains of Ehiopia, a no-expense-spared African adventure is guaranteed to show any Dad just how much you care.

Tackling the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia has to come top of the list for a truly adventurous boy’s own escapade.  Aspiring anglers and Bear Grylls enthusiasts can head to Royal Zambezi Lodge (www.royalzambezilodge.com), one of Africa’s top spots for hooking a prize tiger fish.  Set in a prime location on the banks of the vast Zambezi River, the lodge provides the ideal base for game fishing and canoeing the game-rich waterways as well as heading out on day and night drives or walking safaris.  But unlike a typical Grylls extreme outdoor expedition, guests at Royal Zambezi Lodge can enjoy all the comforts of a five-star retreat, including watching action adventure movies under the stars on the terrace.

James Bond wannabes should check in to Azura (www.azura-retreats.com/benguerra) on Benguerra Island in southern Mozambique for more water-based machismo, including deep sea fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and dhow sailing.  The luxury eco retreat affords access to some of Africa’s best deep sea fishing and most beautiful marine environments, with a fully equipped PADI Dive Centre.  Divers can look out for bull sharks, black tip reef shark and devil rays, and try and spot the elusive dugong.

Launching in October 2013, Bale Mountain Lodge (www.balemountainlodge.com) will be a must for intrepid travellers looking for the next hotel adventure destination. Located in a tropical Cloud Forest within the remote Bale Mountains National Park of south central Ethiopia, the 15 bedroom eco-safari lodge is surrounded by pristine wilderness, home to rare animals such as Ethiopian Wolves, Black Maned Lions, Giant Forest Hogs and Mountain Nyala. The park is the largest tract of Afro-alpine moorland remaining on the continent, and boys looking for adventure and excitement can explore the trails surrounding the lodge, which will take you into the forest, out to hot springs or up onto the stunning plateau.

Experienced guides will lead you on walking safaris and out game viewing, or perhaps try your hand at some of the best trout fishing in East Africa. Further afield, explore the Sof Omar caves, the largest limestone cave system in Africa or visit the Rift Valley.

A 10 night trip combining Royal Zambezi Lodge with Azura costs from £5,290 per person sharing inclusive of return international and regional flights from London, 4 nights at Royal Zambezi Lodge (with all meals, local drinks, park fees, scheduled game viewing activities), 1 night at an airport hotel in Johannesburg (with breakfast and complimentary shuttle) and 5 nights at Azura Benguerra (with all meals, butler service; Half hour back & neck massage on arrival at the Azura Spa; local soft drinks, house wines, local beers and spirits, sunset cocktail of the day served to Sala, an Island drive and a Sunset Dhow). 

Bale Mountain Lodge costs from US$220 per night.

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