Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing is a fleet of boats that take anglers from all over the world to the hottest grounds. The company is located at the northern tip of the archipelago. Such a convenient location allows you to enjoy the best deep sea fishing in Africa!

The crew will welcome you aboard the ‘Baloo’, a true pride of the fleet. She is a 36’ Walter Brun flybridge boat, built in 1985. The beauty comes powered by twin 360 HP Volvo Penta engines and can comfortably accommodate up to eight anglers.

The Baloo has all the comforts of home. As you walk down from the helm to the galley, you will find a bedroom and a bathroom. The Baloo is fully rigged with seven Penn International rods and reels to make great catches possible. She also features a comfortable seating down below the spacious cabin. It’s right there where you can hide from the sun!

There are so many potential catches in the water, that it’s simply hard to think of a single reason to come back to shore. The waters teem with large schools of Giant Trevally, Kingfish, Wahoo, and Barracuda. These monsters are available year-round. Marlin and Tuna are seasonal visitors. Plus, there are Sailfish and Mahi Mahi ready to bite!

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing and its crew will offer you assistance during the trip. All packages include gear, tackle, and bait. Catching, cleaning, and preparing of the fish can be done on the huge deck.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $800
    On this trip, you will go deep fishing at Leven bank. Your targeted species will be Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and many more. The package is all-inclusive (gear, tackle, drinks, snacks.)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $800
    This afternoon trip will see you deep sea fishing at Leven Bank. You will be targeting Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Barracuda, and many more. The package includes everything but lunch.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,000
    You will be fishing up to 12 miles out for Kingfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, and many other species. The package is all-inclusive.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.5 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.9 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.4 / 5
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Sorry but was a waste of time
Super well organised fishing trip at a great price.
Super well organised fishing trip at a great price.
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
56%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
22%
Satisfied with the boat
56%
Caught fish
45%
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Carl M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Super well organised fishing trip at a great price.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 3, 2023
Our fishing was excellent despite having a feeling of trepidation having never used fishing booker before. The communication...
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Jan-Henrik S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 10, 2023
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Kristen A.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Arno H.
New Milford, NJ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 6, 2023
Great
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Martin B.
Good
2.7 / 5
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Bad
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Bad
2.0 / 5
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Sorry but was a waste of time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 15, 2024
Boat is very old and tired . When i got on the boat i thought i had brought it for the price i paid. Did not catch a fish and...
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FAQs about Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (Full day)

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
Kendwa, Tanzania
26 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since December 2017
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing was founded two decades ago by Chris Goodwin, an avid angler and the managing director of Zanzibar Watersports. The company grew very soon and now has a fleet of three fantastic vessels. Zanzibar Big Game Fishing is a strong advocate of catch and release. The crew follows all International Game Fishing Association rules and recommendations.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Walter Brun
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
2 x 360HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Full day

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

What the listing policies are

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.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory
on all Marlin / Sailfish

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.