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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Swahili
Experience: 16 years

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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.

Hey, we're Zanzibar Big Game Fishing

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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Fishing Reports

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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

3.7 / 5

(20 reviews)

3.7 / 5

(20 reviews)

Kendwa • 36 ft • 8 persons

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Trips from US $800

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Suli Suli

3.6 / 5

(5 reviews)

3.6 / 5

(5 reviews)

Kendwa • 26 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $500

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing – Ocean Spirit

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Kendwa • 24 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

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.

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.

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!

Wahoo season!

Jan 20, 2021 Kendwa

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

3.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 27 reviews

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Boat

3.8 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Experience

3.5 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (14)

A trip to remember with family and friends

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Angler rating

5 stars		10
4 stars		7
3 stars		4
2 stars		1
1 star		3

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	58%
Friendly captain
	88%
Recommend this charter
	67%
Appropriate for children
	33%
Satisfied with the boat
	65%
Caught fish
	46%

Appropriate for children
	33%
Satisfied with the boat
	65%
Caught fish
	46%

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Bartosz T.

Tanzania

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day GT popping

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2022

Bartosz T.

Tanzania

5.0 / 5

Dec 22, 2022

Half Day Trip (AM)

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.

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...

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Rob B.

Tanzania

4.3 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2020

Rob B.

Tanzania

4.3 / 5

Jan 8, 2020

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half day trip

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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... More

The crew were excellent and the boat, Suli Suli, exactly as expected. Fishing is always a game of luck and skill and we were...

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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 10, 2020

Hello Rob, To tell you the truth, your review is a very honest one. Thank you for appreciating the efforts of our staff, also thank you for giving the boat a 5 star. I know every fisherman gets disappointed for not getting a catch. Thank you for expressing this and I wish to reiterate that it was just not a good day out for fishing. Only a true fisherman knows that there are days you get and there are days you don’t catch anything. That is why it is called fishing and not catching. More

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 10, 2020

Hello Rob,
To tell you the truth, your review is a very honest one. Thank you for appreciating the efforts of our staff, also thank you for giving the boat a 5 star. I know every fisherman gets disappointed for not getting a catch. Thank you for expressing this and I wish to reiterate that it was just not a good day out for fishing. Only a true fisherman knows that there are days you get and there are days you don’t catch anything. That is why it is called fishing and not catching.
I really appreciate taking the time to review us. In case you plan a vacation in Zanzibar, we can organise a fishing trip at discounted price since you will be a return client. All the best mate!

Regards,
Chris James.

Charter Operator replied

Arno H.

New Milford, NJ

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on January 6, 2023

Arno H.

New Milford, NJ

4.7 / 5

Jan 6, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Great

Arno H. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

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4 persons find this review helpful

Arno H. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

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4 persons find this review helpful

Scot F.

Plano, TX

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on January 13, 2021

Scot F.

Plano, TX

4.0 / 5

Jan 13, 2021

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED

The weather did not cooperate as seas were rough. The Captain and his Mate were very friendly and knowledgeable. I was disappointed that we did not have any live bait as it was advertised. Did catch one nice sized Mahi Mahi and had it for dinner that night!

The weather did not cooperate as seas were rough. The Captain and his Mate were very friendly and knowledgeable. I was...

Scot F. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

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Zanzibar Big Game Fishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 27, 2021

Hi Scot, Thank you very much for your review. It is highly appreciated. Despite the weather being rough, I hope that you enjoyed the dorado for dinner. It was a pleasure taking you out for fishing. Cheers mate!

Zanzibar Big Game Fishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 27, 2021

Hi Scot,
Thank you very much for your review. It is highly appreciated. Despite the weather being rough, I hope that you enjoyed the dorado for dinner. It was a pleasure taking you out for fishing. Cheers mate!

Charter Operator replied

Kristen A.

3.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Christopher J.

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on October 19, 2024

Kristen A.

3.3 / 5

Oct 19, 2024

Full Day Trip

Fishing with Christopher J.

VERIFIED

Kristen A. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

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Kristen A. recommends Zanzibar Big Game Fishing - Baloo

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