Spend a half day deep-sea fishing in the channel between Unguja and Pemba, an area internationally recognised for big game fishing. Conditions here attract a wide variety of species, making it a rewarding setting whether you're a novice or an experienced angler.

At the time of booking, you can choose from different boat options depending on group size:

Small-sized boat for up to five passengers
Medium-sized boat for up to six passengers
Large-sized boat for up to eight passengers

Once on board, a qualified crew will guide you through the experience, explaining techniques, offering practical tips and providing support throughout the trip. Professional fishing tackle is included, and if you prefer to use your own lighter gear, you're welcome to bring it along. Tag and release is generally encouraged as part of responsible fishing practices.

Fishing opportunities vary with the seasons. From August to November, you'll find powerful yellowfin tuna, while billfish season runs from November to March, featuring blue, black and striped Marlin, as well as sailfish. This half-day experience serves as a well-rounded introduction to deep-sea fishing in Zanzibar.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience deep-sea fishing in the famous channel between Unguja and Pemba
There's a choice of boat sizes to suit groups of up to five, six, or eight passengers
Throughout the trip, you'll receive guidance and support from a qualified crew
This area attracts yellowfin tuna, marlin and sailfish, depending on the season

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please contact the local partner at least 48 hours before the tour to reconfirm your pick-up place and time, or to reconfirm the activity time if you're meeting directly at the meeting point. You'll find the local partner's contact details on your voucher after booking
Pick-up is provided only for Kendwa and Nungwi hotels; guests staying in other areas can either meet at the Zanzibar Watersports beach office or request a transfer from the local partner at an additional cost
Boat options are as follows: small boat (26 ft, 8 ft beam, no toilet), medium boat (23 ft, 7 ft beam, with toilet) and large boat (38 ft, 14 ft beam, with toilet)
On morning tours, breakfast, water, soda and fresh fruit are provided; on afternoon tours, snacks, water, soda and fresh fruit are provided
The trip is suitable for both beginners and experienced anglers
Participants should be in good health and able to swim
The minimum age to join the tour is 6 years, with parental consent

Remember to bring:

Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, towels and light clothing
If you wish, you can bring your own light tackle, as the local partner follows IGFA fly fishing regulations

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided tour
Snacks
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
All necessary equipment
Bottled water
Fresh fruit

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Zanzibar Watersports Beach Office, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Meeting point:

Pick-up is included from the North Coast hotels only (Kendwa and Nungwi). If you stay in hotels outside those areas, please meet directly at the Zanzibar Watersports beach office in Kendwa, Zanzibar. All trips depart promptly. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.