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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli 

3.5
(6 reviews)
 Kendwa Rocks Hotel, Kendwa, Tanzania, Kendwa, 0000, Tanzania–
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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli 

Kendwa, Tanzania
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26 ft
4
3.5
(6 reviews)
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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing invites you to explore some fine angling on the internationally recognized grounds. Fish the bank and the channel between Pemba and Zanzibar. Enjoy the thrilling experience you won't soon forget!

Whether you're looking for a short trip to check what'd biting or want to get the waters all to yourself, you have found the right place. The crew specializes in various fishing techniques and styles to catch big fish. From deep sea fishing to jigging, they can do it all.

On your day out, you will be heading to Leven Bank to search for large schools of fish. Your potential target will be Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Trevally, Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, and many more.

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing will take you out aboard the 'Suli Suli', a local favorite. She is a 26' open deck boat which is an ideal vessel for the job of fishing. The Suli Suli is equipped with a fighting chair for those who are up to a challenge. She comes powered by two 40 HP Yamaha engine and can cover a lot of ground.

The Suli Suli is not pretentious; her design is simple and comfortable. She is well suited for a fun day out in the sun. There is plenty of space and shade aboard for up to four anglers.

The trips aboard the Suli Suli are all-inclusive. Shimano gear and tackle, along with bait, drinks, snacks, and lunch on full-days are available.

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing invites you to explore some fine angling on the internationally recognized grounds. Fish the bank and the channel between Pemba and Zanzibar. Enjoy the thrilling experience you won't soon forget!

Whether you're looking for a short trip to check what'd biting or want to get the waters all to yourself, you have found the right place. The crew specializes in various fishing techniques and styles to catch big fish. From deep sea fishing to jigging, they can do it all.

On your day out, you will be heading to Leven Bank to search for large schools of fish. Your potential target will be Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Trevally, Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, and many more.

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing will take you out aboard the 'Suli Suli', a local favorite. She is a 26' open deck boat which is an ideal vessel for the job of fishing. The Suli Suli is equipped with a fighting chair for those who are up to a challenge. She comes powered by two 40 HP Yamaha engine and can cover a lot of ground.

The Suli Suli is not pretentious; her design is simple and comfortable. She is well suited for a fun day out in the sun. There is plenty of space and shade aboard for up to four anglers.

The trips aboard the Suli Suli are all-inclusive. Shimano gear and tackle, along with bait, drinks, snacks, and lunch on full-days are available.

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
Charter Operator
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
16 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

3.5
6 reviews
3.5
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
3.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (6)

  • Nicolas Martin
    Nicolas Martin
    fr
    France
    Member since 2026
    3.0
    Verified

    Very nice crew but not fish !

    Full Day Trip on July 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    The team was super but we didn’t see any fish during 8 hours. We know there were no warranty but for 600€ it’s disapointing

  • Bartosz Traczyk
    Bartosz Traczyk
    Repeat angler
    pl
    Poland
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day GT popping

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Few hours in the morning popping with my own tackle, trying go catch a GT at Leven Bank. No luck with the fish, but overall a good experience and high level of service with fishing plan catered according to my request. Crew experienced the most in trolling.

  • Rob Butler
    Rob Butler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2020
    4.3
    Verified

    Half day trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2020 • 1 adult

    The crew were excellent and the boat, Suli Suli, exactly as expected. Fishing is always a game of luck and skill and we were unfortunate not to have a single take across the 5 hours. The crew did everything they could, we did catch a fleeting glimpse of dolphins at the back of a shoal of smaller bait fish, there were sandwiches and soft drinks provided etc etc. However it's still difficult not to feel disappointed, we were told that all 4 of the company's boats were out that morning and none of them caught that morning. This is not a cheap excursion so it's important to go into it prepared that you may be paying the money just to drive around on a boat for 5 hours! That being said I cant fault the crew, and the boat was just as I expected!

  • Andrew Riotte
    Andrew Riotte
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2025
    3.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 9, 2025 • 3 adults
  • Gareth Griffiths
    Gareth Griffiths
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2022
    2.0
    Verified

    Half day fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 21, 2022 • 2 adults

    I sent this to the owner after the journey 'Hi, Unfortunately my son (who is autistic) got too freaked out by the small boat and heavy waves so we had to curtail the journey to just two hours. We have been on rough seas before but I think the size of the boat this time was very small in comparison so it felt quite horrific. I know they mentioned the wind changed and it had gotten worse but for a boat this size i would have cancelled if I had known tbh.' My advice is to pay extra for a bigger boat. This company does have bigger boats. This review is for the smallest one only. Sonar would probably help too.

  • Bruno Bystrand
    Bruno Bystrand
    se
    Sweden
    Member since 2018
    3.7
    Verified

    November fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on November 14, 2018 • 2 adults

FAQs about Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch (Full day)
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Sailfish
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
Kendwa, Tanzania
26 Fishing Reports
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
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.
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
26
reports
32
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner
Sailfish
Sailfish
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo after a successful deep sea fishing trip, with a backdrop of various water activities.
    Wahoo season finally. Young lad caught a 28 pound wahoo. Great day out of fishing.
  • Adult angler holding a large wahoo-style fish in front of a watersports and deep-sea fishing activity sign.
    This angler caught this 18 pound Wahoo. The techniques used on the half day of fishing trawling, jigging.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on a sandy beach, with boats visible in the background, highlighting a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Good fun day of fishing. Trawling, popping and jigging methods of the day.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo after a successful deep sea fishing trip, with a vibrant backdrop of fishing activity.
    This couple got a Wahoo on the half day on Sulisuli. Techniques used trawling, jigging and popping. The boat is perfect for popping.
  • Adult fishing couple proudly displaying a large wahoo at a Zanzibar watersports facility after a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Good fishing period right now, February through to April. Off the tip of the Northern peninsula is where these creature take a bite. Good times.
  • Multiple large tuna-like fish arranged on a dock beside a seated adult fishing group at a tropical watersports facility.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Kawakawa Tuna
    This lovely couple just had an awesome Wahoo shoal. Crazy day out. So much fish to feed a village. Change of location during the fishing duration worked like magic. Started off at the underwater mountain Leven bank in the Indian Ocean then changed to Tumbatu waters. Perfectly executed!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Whoa! Look at that big boy! Quite a faisty catch. Strange thing how it changes colour once reeled onto the boat. Good day out for fishing. Worthy catch for the worthy angler.
  • Adult angler displaying a large tuna at a Zanzibar watersports facility after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Popping on the Sulisuli boat did the trick. Our experienced popper part of the crew on this particular day. Mr. Marrku had a good time out, good catch and Sushi for his dinner. Yummy!
  • Angler proudly displays two large fish outside Zanzibar Watersports after a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Guest from Lagos Nigeria, first time angler. The guy could not believe he caught the Mahi Mahi. First time out to sea beginners luck maybe but professionalism won the day. Dorado season still in full force.
  • Two adult anglers and crew battling a large billfish beside a charter boat in open blue water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Marlin
    Blue Marlin was the target this particular day out. This rare beautiful creature was caught by these anglers the main angler being Chris J. Goodwin. The marlin was tagged and released, this is the company policy unless the fish is too injured to survive in the deep waters. What a good day out for fishing. Simply priceless!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Walter Brun
Boat type
Deck boat
Engine model
Yahama 4-strok
Powered by
2 x 40HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
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.
More details

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
You keep catch
Catch and release mandatory
If billfish (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.

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