Zanzibar, Tanzania
Targets: Wahoo, yellowfin tuna, big mahi/dorado, sailfish, king mackerel, dogtooth (latham), jacks (jigging)
Best time: Late October to March
Price: USD 250 half day, USD 400 full day, whole boat (small skiff good for max 2 anglers). USD 800 full day, whole boat (large, more comfortable boat good for up to 4 or 5 anglers)
Note: we also have the option to fish from Dar Es Salam, including a liveaboard, and also have the option to fish Mafia Island. Please contact us if you are interested in these.
Recommended number of anglers on the boat: 1 to 4
Please contact us to book - single angler spot (shared trip) or whole boat booking
Trip Info & Insights
Big yellowfin tuna very close to shore. A lot of wahoo, big mahi/dorado, king mackerel as well and quite a few sailfish. It’s a combination of trolling and casting, and if the conditions allow, jigging as well. Amazing food at Promised Land accommodation, they will cook your catch.
Gear: Provided by the charter but feel free to bring your own. Heavy popping set up for the yellowfin tuna, 10000 or 14000 reel, PE 4 to 8. Medium casting set up for mahi, etc. PE 3. Medium jigging set up, 8000 to 10000 reel, PE 2.5 to 4.
Recommended accommodation: Promised Land, Kizimkaze
How to get there: Fly into Zanzibar airport then take a taxi. A driver can be organised for you if needed.
Optional add on experiences to compliment the fishing:
- Sank bank and snorkelling tour
- Dolphin tour
- Check out Stone Town
Pictures of the boat and recent catches:
