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With its
location on Zanzibar’s northern tip, Zanzibar Water sport is
situated in close proximity to some of Africa’s best deep sea
fishing grounds. The waters between Zanzibar and Pemba are home to
some excellent game fishing opportunities.
Three
professional deep-sea fishing boats are on offer: Haraka (below
left), Timimi (below center) and Suli Suli (below right). All are
equipped to the highest international safety standards. They also
have the latest technology, With GPS navigational aids, echo
sounders and fish finders.
A
full set of tackle is provided with Shimano, Fenwick, Harnel or Kc
rods and Shimano or Penn reels, spooled with 80 1b, 50 1b and 30 1b
mono line. Clients who wish to use their own lighter tackle are
welcome and we are conversant with the IGFA fly- fishing
regulations. Our experienced skippers can instruct novices and talk
fishermen through any procedure in the course of reeling in their
catch. Tag and release is generally encouraged for all big fish
unless it is the fisherman’s first ever catch, his biggest to date,
or if it is likely to be an East African or All African record.
August to November provides really good sport for the big yellow fin
Tuna, one of the strongest fish around. Big Blue Marlin and a number
of Striped and Black Marlin are also found, as well as Sailfish.
During this season, multiple hook ups are normal, when the ocean can
come alive with huge schools of Tuna in pursuit of smaller fish.
During the billfish season, which is from November to March, Striped
Marlin are the most prolific, sometimes showing in packs of ten.
Large Blue and Black Marlin are also quite common during this
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Rates:
- Half day trips are either in the morning (6.30 am to 11.30
am)
or afternoon
(1.30pm to 6.30 pm) slot.
- Full day trips are eight hours.
Rates include:-
- Full charter of boat, skipper, bait, tackle, equipment, hire,
lunch (full day) or
snacks (half day) and soft drinks
Rates exclude:-
- Tips.
Half day: 5 hours: Suli Suli $370
Half day: 5 hours: Timimi $470
Half day: 5 hours: Haraka$570
Full day: 8 hours: Suli Suli $ 500
Full day: 8 hours: Timimi $ 670
Full day: 8 hours: Haraka $ 820 |
