With its location on Zanzibar's northern tip, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is situated inclose 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, available at Ras Nungwi in association with the long-established Pemba Channel Fishing Club.

The boats on offer vary according to the time of year, but are all large, twin-screw craft, equipped to the highest international safety standards. They also all have the latest technology, with GPS navigational aids, colour echo sounders and fishfinders. Pictured opposite is Countdown, currently available for charter here at Ras Nungwi.

A full set of tackle is provided with Shimano, Fenwick, Harnell or KC rods and Shimano or Penn international 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 Africa record.

August to November provides really good sport for the big Yellowfin 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 up to ten. Large Blue and Black Marlin are also quite common during this period.

Target Species

• Marlin, 3 types
• Yellow fin
• Shark
• Wahoo
• etc

Best Time of Year

• August –September –October

Tackle Required

• All supplied.

Country

• Tanzania

Location

• Kilwa, Masoko

Travel Arrangements and Accommodation.

UK- Dar-es-Salaam,

• All accommodation rates are on a half board (breakfast and dinner included) per person (pp) per night (pn) basis, including 20% VAT;
• Single supplement is $60 pp pn;
• Triple rooms - extra person pays 75% of adult rate;
• Children under 12 sharing room with adult/s - each pay 75% of adult rate;
• Infants aged 2 or under - free of charge;
• Very-high season dates (01/01/04 –07/01/04 & 21/12/04 - 31/12/04) attract a supplement of $30 pp pn and a minimum stay of 5 nights.
• Minimum stay at other times is 2 nights.
• The hotel will be seasonally closed from 12/04/04 to 15/06/04;
• Road transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned minibuses from Zanzibar Town/Airport/Seaport to the Resort are charged at $30 pp, one way, minimum 2 adults. Lower transfer rates may be negotiated for groups of 5 or more. We operate a meet and greet service.
• Cancellation charges on booking total based on time prior to in-date (1 month or more = nil; 15 days to 1 month = 25%; 2 to 14 days = 50%; 1 day or less = 100%);
• All rates quoted are subject to change without notice, although every effort will be made to give due warning.

Cost and Duration

Cost Based on three sharing a Bertram 35’s -£3300 per client 3 sharing boat, 2 per boat - £ prices exclude International Flights, Tips, and Travel insurance.

Our standard terms and conditions apply.