Zanzibar deep-sea fishing private half-day tour
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Zanzibar deep-sea fishing private half-day tour

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$595.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll experience deep-sea fishing in the famous channel between Unguja and Pemba
  • There's a choice of boat sizes to suit groups of up to five, six, or eight passengers
  • Throughout the trip, you'll receive guidance and support from a qualified crew
  • This area attracts yellowfin tuna, marlin and sailfish, depending on the season
What to expect

Spend a half day deep-sea fishing in the channel between Unguja and Pemba, an area internationally recognised for big game fishing. Conditions here attract a wide variety of species, making it a rewarding setting whether you're a novice or an experienced angler.

At the time of booking, you can choose from different boat options depending on group size:

  • Small-sized boat for up to five passengers
  • Medium-sized boat for up to six passengers
  • Large-sized boat for up to eight passengers

Once on board, a qualified crew will guide you through the experience, explaining techniques, offering practical tips and providing support throughout the trip. Professional fishing tackle is included, and if you prefer to use your own lighter gear, you're welcome to bring it along. Tag and release is generally encouraged as part of responsible fishing practices.

Fishing opportunities vary with the seasons. From August to November, you'll find powerful yellowfin tuna, while billfish season runs from November to March, featuring blue, black and striped Marlin, as well as sailfish. This half-day experience serves as a well-rounded introduction to deep-sea fishing in Zanzibar.

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    What's included
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    Where
    Zanzibar Watersports Beach Office, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    Meeting point:
    Pick-up is included from the North Coast hotels only (Kendwa and Nungwi). If you stay in hotels outside those areas, please meet directly at the Zanzibar Watersports beach office in Kendwa, Zanzibar. All trips depart promptly. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.
    What to remember

    Know in advance:

    • Please contact the local partner at least 48 hours before the tour to reconfirm your pick-up place and time, or to reconfirm the activity time if you're meeting directly at the meeting point. You'll find the local partner's contact details on your voucher after booking
    • Pick-up is provided only for Kendwa and Nungwi hotels; guests staying in other areas can either meet at the Zanzibar Watersports beach office or request a transfer from the local partner at an additional cost
    • Boat options are as follows: small boat (26 ft, 8 ft beam, no toilet), medium boat (23 ft, 7 ft beam, with toilet) and large boat (38 ft, 14 ft beam, with toilet)
    • On morning tours, breakfast, water, soda and fresh fruit are provided; on afternoon tours, snacks, water, soda and fresh fruit are provided
    • The trip is suitable for both beginners and experienced anglers
    • Participants should be in good health and able to swim
    • The minimum age to join the tour is 6 years, with parental consent

    Remember to bring:

    • Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, towels and light clothing
    • If you wish, you can bring your own light tackle, as the local partner follows IGFA fly fishing regulations
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    Provider
    Zanzibar Watersports
    Booking fee
    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
    Cancellation policy
    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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