Panamwe Tours & Safari offers you the chance to experience some incredible sportfishing out in the deep waters around Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island. Head offshore in search of Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna and more with an experienced captain who will always go the extra mile to get you on the fish.

Spend the day fishing aboard a 20’ boat which was custom built for fishing the deep waters off Tanzania’s Island Coast. She features masses of fishing space all around, and a covered top to give plenty of shade from the tropical heat.

The fishing around Unguja has to be seen to be believed. Captain Mardeeny has caught Tuna weighing almost 180 pounds here in the past, and some of the Marlin are simply too big to bring out of the water! You will focus mainly on trolling for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo, but can also jig for Tuna and other species lurking below.

All Panamwe Tours & Safari trips come with quality heavy tackle from the likes of Daiwa and Shimano, as well as Squid baits and trolling lures. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, and you will be given snacks and drinks to keep you going on your trip.

This is a chance to really get on the ground floor in a fishery that’s destined for greatness. Target some of the ocean’s top predators on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. If it sounds like the perfect charter, that’s because it pretty much is!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $375
    This trip runs from 6 AM until 11:30 PM, targeting Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and Marlin.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $375
    Spend the afternoon fishing for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and more in the deep waters just a short ride from the shore.
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    Spend the whole day onboard, fishing for big game pelagics like Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more.
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FAQs about Panamwe Tours & Safari

Panamwe Tours & Safari offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 11 Hour Trip (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Panamwe Tours & Safari, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Panamwe Tours & Safari include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa, Shimano, Rapala)
  • Live Bait (Squid)
  • Lures (Plastic Squid trolling lures. Also Squid bait)
  • Snacks (No snack we have fresh fruits)
  • Drinks (Coca cola,fanta and water )
  • Fishing License (We have a Long line trolling, jigging and bottom r)
  • Lunch (All ways friend chips,fish, octopus and calamari )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Panamwe Tours & Safari offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (It's far a way moment)

Panamwe Tours & Safari offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Panamwe Tours & Safari include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Panamwe Tours & Safari
Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
Panamwe Tours & Safari operates along the eastern coast of Tanzanian Unguja, offering world-class fishing trips targeting a range of big game pelagic species. Skipper Mardeeny heads Panamwe's fishing trips and has over 20 years of experience fishing these waters. He takes your safety and enjoyment seriously, and will work hard to make sure you have a great time! Panamwe Tours has three boats: Life Is Good I, Life Is Good II, and Life Is Good III.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Custom-built-boat (Sportfishing) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 85HP Yamaha engine.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
It's far a way moment

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Tuna Tubes
Spearfishing Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa, Shimano, Rapala
Live Bait
Squid
Lures
Plastic Squid trolling lures. Also Squid bait
Snacks
No snack we have fresh fruits
Drinks
Coca cola,fanta and water
Fishing License
We have a Long line trolling, jigging and bottom r
Lunch
All ways friend chips,fish, octopus and calamari
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Clients can take a portion of the fish to eat.
Crew Keeps Catch
Most of the fish stays with the boat.
Catch and Release Mandatory
Depend the customers how he will be like to release or to keep

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
Excellent communication, nice small boat, good crew, affordable!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
83%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
33%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Caught fish
63%
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Emily D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent communication, nice small boat, good crew, affordable!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 26, 2023
Zanzibar fishing can be very expensive. Some boats are grand and $$$ and some are very small, wooden (almost sketchy). This...
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Steven S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on October 7, 2023
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Jean C. B.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with captain Haji

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 29, 2022
Good boat Great captain experience
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Reinier M.
Bad
2.0 / 5
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Crew
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2.0 / 5
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You can better throw your money directly into the sea.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on January 6, 2024
Don’t go fishing with this operator. They really are no fisherman I use to have on a boattrip booked with FishingBooker.
Reinier M. does not recommend Panamwe Tours & Safari
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Majbritt S.
Greve Strand, Denmark
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Good
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
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Great 5 hours fishing trip at the ocean

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 21, 2018
Very nice crew on board taking care of everything - snacks, equipment and a happy and serviceminded attitude. We booked a fishing...
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