Charter Operator
Zanzibar Big Game Fishing

Member since December 2017 Kendwa, Tanzania
Background
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.

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Kendwa, Tanzania
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Very good
3.6 / 5
(16 reviews)
Kendwa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800
Very good
3.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Kendwa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Kendwa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.8 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
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.
+8
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
60%
Friendly captain
85%
Recommend this charter
70%
Appropriate for children
30%
Satisfied with the boat
65%
Caught fish
45%
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Conor M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Lovely day out at sea

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 4, 2025
My wife and I went out today, we lost one fish and sadly no other fish was hooked. Coming from a fishing background...
Conor M. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
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Mirosล‚aw S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Christopher J.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 11, 2025
Professional expedition service
Mirosล‚aw S. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing โ€“ Ocean Spirit
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Suhail B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 9, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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...
Carl M. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo
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Capri S.
Westfield, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Une superbe expรฉrience de pรชche en haute mer

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 11, 2023
Une expรฉrience fabuleuse ! Tout commence ร  5h45 du matin avec le transfert de mon lโ€™hรดtel ร  Matemwe vers kendwa...
Capri S. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing โ€“ Ocean Spirit
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