Just when you thought that your holiday in Tanzania couldn’t get any better, Beach Bums Fishing Charters shows up! They offer unforgettable fishing trips that are convenient for everyone’s pocket. You’ll depart from Kizimkazi and head out to Menai Bay, towards the south coast of Zanzibar. This area has plenty of uninhabited, picturesque islands and sandbanks, as well as fascinating marine life.
Captain Zandre is your guide on this adventure. He’s been hooked on fishing ever since he was 3 years old. He specializes in topwater fishing with poppers and stick baits, but he also does trolling and jigging. It all depends on what you want to do.
Activities that require special equipment need to be requested in advance. For spearfishing, it’s a must that you have the experience of at least 15 meters deep since you’ll be freediving. The captain prefers his clients to bring their own equipment, but he can arrange it as well. If you’re more into snorkeling, the captain will provide the equipment for an additional charge ($10 per person). When it comes to flyfishing, you’ll need to bring your own equipment.
There’s lots of fast and big fish you can catch in the area and that is the reason anglers from all over the world come here. Your main targets will be Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and many more. The catch is usually released or kept by the crew, the guests can usually keep one fish.
Beach Bums Fishing Charters accommodate up to 3 guests on their boat. Pick your fishing buddies and head out into the world of excitement!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
57%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
85%
Dec 3, 2024
Half Day Trip (PM)
Booked a half day afternoon trip in Zanzibar on a small boat. We decided against sail fishing and went this route. It started slow but the excitement picked up chasing the birds, and thus, fish. Captain Andrew was great! We definitely got our half day worth of fishing time. It was different sea fishing than we’d done before, and we’re happy we chose it.
Booked a half day afternoon trip in Zanzibar on a small boat. We decided against sail fishing and went this route. It started...
Aug 28, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Thanks to everybody, especially Liam, for helping me living this amazing experience. Despite a huge storm, he was always in good spirits and I was able to catch the fish I've been after for ages, an enormous GT!
Thanks to everybody, especially Liam, for helping me living this amazing experience. Despite a huge storm, he was always in good...
Mar 28, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
got my first mahi, 20lb bull…even had a place to cook it up for me 10/10, it rained though 😢
got my first mahi, 20lb bull…even had a place to cook it up for me 10/10, it rained though 😢
Oct 20, 2024
Full Day Trip
Feb 9, 2023
Full Day Latham Island
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
57%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
85%
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Half Day Trip (PM) on December 3, 2024
Booked a half day afternoon trip in Zanzibar on a small boat. We decided against sail fishing and went this route. It started slow but the excitement picked up chasing the birds, and thus, fish. Captain Andrew was great! We definitely got our half day worth of fishing time. It was different sea fishing than we’d done before, and we’re happy we chose it.
Booked a half day afternoon trip in Zanzibar on a small boat. We decided against sail fishing and went this route. It started slow but the excitement picked up chasing the birds, and thus, fish. Captain Andrew was great! We definitely got our half day worth of fishing time. It was different sea fishing than we’d done before, and we’re happy we chose it.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 28, 2024
Thanks to everybody, especially Liam, for helping me living this amazing experience. Despite a huge storm, he was always in good spirits and I was able to catch the fish I've been after for ages, an enormous GT!
Thanks to everybody, especially Liam, for helping me living this amazing experience. Despite a huge storm, he was always in good spirits and I was able to catch the fish I've been after for ages, an enormous GT!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 28, 2025
got my first mahi, 20lb bull…even had a place to cook it up for me 10/10, it rained though 😢
got my first mahi, 20lb bull…even had a place to cook it up for me 10/10, it rained though 😢
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip on October 20, 2024
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Full Day Latham Island on February 9, 2023