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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing
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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing

Kendwa, Tanzania
25+ reviews
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.

Charters

Rating

3.9
32 reviews
3.9
Boat & Equipment
4.2
Captain & Crew
3.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

77%
Recommend this charter

All reviews (32)

Showing 1 – 5 of 32 reviews
  • Rita Rose
    Rita Rose
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    fish have a mind of their own and with fishing a catch is never guaranteed. That being said our captain and crew made sure we had a great time out on the water. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and put in the effort to get us on some fish. landed a decent sized king and had a blast!

    Response from Charter operator

    Hello Rita, Thank you so much for your amazing review, very chuffed you landed a King fish and had a great day all round. We hope to see you back very soon. Best regards from the Zanzibar Watersports Team

  • Marc Wittering
    Marc Wittering
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A Fish is a fish is a fish

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    we had peter as our skipper and maamuni as his first mate , everything done for your trip out to sea , just a waiting game ,it didnt disapoint ! wahoo and king mackeral were the catch of the day

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Marc, I am thrilled you were able to catch not just 1, but 2 fish today! I hope George had an amazing start to his 21st Birthday!

  • Tyrone Hawkes
    Tyrone Hawkes
    za
    South Africa
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    A trip to remember with family and friends

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 8 adults

    The organising was professional and efficient. Peter the captain was experienced and Isaac his second in command was great. We only caught one barracuda but the trip was enjoyable. The boat was clean and one of the better boats in Zanzibar. We had enough food and drinks and space on the boat. Remember to ask about what you want to do with the fish if you are planning to keep some of the catches.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for your lovely review! We are very happy to hear that you had a successful and enjoyable day out! If you have any trophy shots we would love to see them! Happy holidays.

  • Simon Gervais
    Simon Gervais
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with Christopher J.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for your review and recommendation Simon, much appreciated!

  • Richard Hallam
    Richard Hallam
    sa
    Saudi Arabia
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Morning Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Had a great day out today, 5hr morning. Captain and crew great, 5 rods out and caught

Real catches shared by our community

  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    Angler holding a large wahoo aboard an offshore fishing boat, with trolling rods and open ocean in the background.
    Rita R.
    Rita R.
    fish have a mind of their own and with fishing a catch is never guaranteed. That being said our captain and crew made sure we had a great time out on the water. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and put in the effort to get us on some fish. landed a decent sized king and had a blast!
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    Solo angler holding a large mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat offshore, with a rod and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marc W.
    Marc W.
    we had peter as our skipper and maamuni as his first mate , everything done for your trip out to sea , just a waiting game ,it didnt disapoint ! wahoo and king mackeral were the catch of the day
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Ocean Spirit
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Ocean SpiritKendwa
    Two anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one reeling in a line while the other assists, set against a backdrop of clear blue skies and ocean.
    Richard H.
    Richard H.
    Had a great day out today, 5hr morning. Captain and crew great, 5 rods out and caught
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Barracuda on a fishing charter, with a vibrant blue boat in the background.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Tyrone H.
    Tyrone H.
    The organising was professional and efficient. Peter the captain was experienced and Isaac his second in command was great. We only caught one barracuda but the trip was enjoyable. The boat was clean and one of the better boats in Zanzibar. We had enough food and drinks and space on the boat. Remember to ask about what you want to do with the fish if you are planning to keep some of the catches.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    A smiling woman sits in the helm area of a fishing boat, enjoying a peaceful day on the water with fishing rods in the background.
    Carl M.
    Carl M.
    Our fishing was excellent despite having a feeling of trepidation having never used fishing booker before. The communication from Zanzibar Water Sports was excellent and when we arrived for the day Claire (?) on the reception was very welcoming. After taking final payment she took us over and introduced us to the deck hand. After arriving on the boat we were reassured by the professionalism and after a thorough safety talk, the captain and deckhand set to work. Before you know it we had the outriggers down and six rods were set up with different configurations. Unfortunately for us we didn’t have any joy of catching a fish despite chasing some bird activity and seeing a few tuna out of the water. The captain tried every trick in the book but for us on the day it was no go. The seas were fairly lumpy as well and we were soak by a passing rain storm. Despite our lack of fish, we would use Zanzibar big game fishing again and would recommend then to others. Thank you.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Ocean Spirit
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Ocean SpiritKendwa
    Adult angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi on a blue offshore fishing boat in open ocean conditions.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Capri S.
    Capri S.
    Une expérience fabuleuse ! Tout commence à 5h45 du matin avec le transfert de mon l'hôtel à Matemwe vers kendwa organisé par la company dont les patrons sont très sympathique, arrivé à kendwa 6h20, 6h30 départ en mer avec le capitaine mounir et le pêcheur professionnel mamoudi qui sont formidable et font tout leurs possible pour que l'expérience soit fabuleuse. Je remercie toutes l'équipes pour m'avoir fait vivre cette superbe expérience de pêche au gros avec une prise d'une jolie dorade de +-8 kg. Je recommande fortement cette excursion de pêche pour zanzibar, bâteau très comfortable avec boisson sandwiches et fruit à disposition compris, et du matériels de pêche professionnels. Tout était au top. Un tout grand merci à vous, si je reviens en voyage sur zanzibar j' hesiterai pas à refaire l'expérience! Capri Sébastien. Belgique.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli SuliKendwa
    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.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    A proud angler holding a large Marlin on a sport fishing boat, surrounded by crew members, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    A group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Sailfish while out on the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.
  • Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
    Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - BalooKendwa
    A group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Sailfish while out on the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo after a successful deep sea fishing trip, with a backdrop of various water activities.

A lad's best reward from fishing.

Jun 30, 2021 • Kendwa
Wahoo season finally. Young lad caught a 28 pound wahoo. Great day out of fishing.
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A proud angler holding a large Marlin on a sport fishing boat, surrounded by crew members, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.

Pemba channel

Apr 8, 2021 • Kendwa
A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.
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A group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Sailfish while out on the open ocean.

Pemba channel!

Apr 7, 2021 • Kendwa
A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.
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A group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Sailfish while out on the open ocean.

MARLIN SEASON!

Apr 6, 2021 • Kendwa
A three day fishing trip to the Pemba channel. Quite experienced anglers. Very good at jigging and popping. Caught a 100 pound stripped marlin which was tagged and released. Pretty good fishing month of April.
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Group of four adult anglers proudly holding two large mahi-mahi at Zanzibar Watersports after a deep-sea fishing trip.

Alls well that ends well!

Feb 10, 2021 • Kendwa
A group of lads on their vacation. How best to unwind than to go out fishing. Full day of fishing nailed the guys to bond even more. Good day for them, two dorados great for a mouth watering meal!
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Adult angler holding a large wahoo-style fish in front of a watersports and deep-sea fishing activity sign.

Wahoo season!

Jan 20, 2021 • Kendwa
This angler caught this 18 pound Wahoo. The techniques used on the half day of fishing trawling, jigging.
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