If you are an experienced deep-sea angler, a salmon fishermen, fly fisherman, or a complete novice who would like to experience big game fishing then Shimoni has what you are looking for.
First timers have caught many big fish over the years under our expert tuition and advice.
For that holiday of a lifetime, a real "get away from it all" experience, join us on a fishing safari to the beautiful and unspoilt, exotic tropical island of Pemba.
There are no fewer than SIX varieties of billfish in the PEMBA CHANNEL and the possibilities of a grand slam are very real. Apart from billfish there are huge sharks (Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead to name but a few), exciting tuna fishing, large Wahoo, narrow-barred mackerel, barracuda, World record size giant trevally plus many others. Broadbill swordfish abound in the Pemba Channel.
Kenya is becoming the premier destination in the World for broadbill, particularly for light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts.
We offer deep-sea fishing charters into the Pemba Channel plus 4-8 day safaris to Pemba Island where some of the best fishing in Africa might be found. This is ideal for small groups of up to FOUR persons.
Night Fishing - for broadbill swordfish either from Shimoni or as part of a Pemba Island Safari. If you take a trip to the seamount then one night is spent fishing for broadbill as part of the trip. Or why not try one of our combo trips?
Trips to the Sea Mountain - this is 55 miles due East of Shimoni and must be done with a minimum of 2 boats. Generally we leave Shimoni at 06:30 arrive at the seamount around noon in time for the evening bite. We then fish for broadbill overnight and after fishing the early morning rise we return to Shimoni arriving at around 15:30 on day 2
A new policies since 2005 is that all fish that are retained will be sold and the proceeds used for local community development projects. In this way sport fishermen are able to help the local communities strive towards poverty alleviation. All funds will be carefully monitored and projects carefully chosen to ensure maximum effect.
Children over the age of 8 yr. are welcome and this could be a good time to introduce your son or daughter to fishing. Simon's son and daughter caught their first marlin at the age of 10 yr. and 11 yr., respectively
Live aboard fishing trips
We also do an amazing fishing trip to along the Pemba and the Zanzibar Archipelago as far down as southern Tanzania in Kilwa. This is done in conjunction with a 76 foot luxury yacht that acts as a mother boat, so that at the end of every day, you have all the comforts of a home wherever the fish take us! The S.Y Jambo has 5 cabins, all air conditioned, so if you have a party of 8 fisherman on 2 boats, the yacht is ideal for groups. At the end of your fishing trips you can relax at the comfortable gardens and poolside at Shimoni Reef before embarking on your journey home.
