Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island

Departing out of Santa Maria as well as Inhaca Island, Laurens Koen will take you to explore the big game highways that run along the eastern coast of Africa. If you’re looking for BIG game fish, you’ve come to the right place.

Gaf Adventures Fishing Charters is an enthusiastic, friendly, owner-run deep sea fishing charter with more than 25 years of fishing experience. There’s a lot to be said for a quarter of a century as a captain: Laurens certainly knows these waters. Choose your trip, and he’ll take you on the hunt for everything from Mackerel to Marlin.

Your trip will start with a dry surf launch as you head out to sea aboard the “Numzaan.” This custom-built Butt Cat is fitted with a range of electronics designed to put you on the fish, fast. At 30’, she has plenty of room aboard for 6 anglers. On board, you’ll find a Garmin GPS and sounder, as well as night lights and a radio. Perfect for a productive and enjoyable day on the water!

Depending on the trip you choose, you could be fishing the reefs or deep sea waters for a variety of species. Longer trips will take you up to 50 miles offshore in search of giant Blue and Black Marlin and other game fish, while shorter trips will take you fishing the local Maputo waters for Snoek, King Mackerel, and more.

Shimano tackle, live bait, and lures will be ready for you onboard the boat once you arrive. All you need to bring is a fishing license, which can be purchased from the maritime office on Inhaca Island or bought on your behalf by the charter company at your request. Please also make sure to let the captain know whether you want to depart from Santa Maria or Inhaca Island.

Whatever your angling aspirations, Gaf Adventures knows what it takes to enjoy the deep blue waters to the full. Let them show you how it’s done!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Charter - 3 days
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    3 Viaje de un DĆ­a, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Quedarse por la noche, alojamiento
    US $650
    This full day 8 - 10 hour inshore fishing charter is for up to six people fishing, with a group of 4 people preferred. You will be fishing in a marine protected area, where you will troll for pelagic game fish such as Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and more. This will give you the chance to learn a great deal about the waters off southern Mozambique.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $650
    This six hour fishing charter will take you fishing in a marine protected area near Maputo, Santa Maria, and Inhaca Island. You will be targeting game fish / pelagics species, as reef and bottom fishing are not allowed here to conserve the local ecosystem. You will be trolling with a range of baits and lures for species such as Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, King and Spanish Mackerel, and more.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    US $650
    This half day fishing trip will take you trolling the waters around Inhaca, the Maputo Bay, and beyond. You will be targeting pelagic game fish such as Mahi Mahi, Snoek, Mackerel, and more. Gozo Azul Fishing Charters promotes catch and release of all Billfish.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Charter - 2 day
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    2 Viaje de un DĆ­a, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Quedarse por la noche, alojamiento
    US $700
    This full day 8 - 10 hour inshore fishing charter is for up to six people fishing, with a group of 4 people preferred. You will be fishing in a marine protected area, where you will troll for pelagic game fish such as Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and more. This will give you the chance to learn a great deal about the waters off southern Mozambique.
  • Viaje Privado
    Marlin Charter
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Nov 1 - May 31
    US $850
    The fishing waters off Santa Maria / Inhaca Island in Mozambique are world famous for their Bill fish. Numerous Black, Blue, Striped marlin and sailfish are caught and released here every year. In 2018 a Blue of over a 1000 pounds were landed in these waters. Boat is available for 1 - 6 people with 4 people as the preferred group size.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Tripā€“Inshore (6 MAX)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $950
    This full day 10 hour inshore fishing charter is for up to six people fishing, with a group of 4 people preferred. You will be fishing in a marine protected area, where you will troll for pelagic game fish such as Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and more. This will give you the chance to learn a great deal about the waters off southern Mozambique.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Tripā€“Offshore (4 MAX)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This 10 hour trip will take you up to 50 km offshore, where you will have the chance to target big game species such as Yellowfin and Longfin Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. This trip is the ultimate offshore adventure for up to 4 anglers.
  • Viaje Privado
    Extreme 100km offshore charter
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 14 dĆ­as de aviso
    12 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    US $1,450
    A full day extreme offshore charter to the Elmirante Leite banks 120km east of Santa Maria / Inhaca Island. The banks are situated in the warm Agulhas sea current and were formed by underwater valcano. The sea floor bottom consists of numerous drop-offs and craters rising from 1000m to 80/60m below the surface. These rich waters are unused by the sports angler making it the perfect exciting destination for targeting big yellow fin tuna, wahoo, dorado, sailfish, striped marlin, black and blue marlin.

FAQs about Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island

Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per day per group - Full Day Charter - 3 days (3 days)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per day per group - Full Day Charter - 2 day (2 days)
  • US $850 per group - Marlin Charter (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Tripā€“Inshore (6 MAX) (10 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Tripā€“Offshore (4 MAX) (10 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Extreme 100km offshore charter (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Localizador de peces See what is below the boat
  • Vivero para la carnada keeping the bait alive
  • Outriggers Used for bill fish charters
  • Equipo para Pesca con ArpĆ³n Applies to dedicated spearfishing charters only

Trips booked with Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo (Shimano)
  • Carnada Viva (Maasbanker to Tuna)
  • SeƱuelos (Konas, live & dead bait traces)
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (We clean your catch for you)
  • Marinero

Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife

Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Pesca con ArpĆ³n
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Gaf Adventures - Santa Maria/Inhaca Island include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snoek
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Longtail)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Captain

Laurens Koen
Ponta Do Ouro, Mozambique
Reportes de Pesca
IdentificaciĆ³n y licencia verificadas
5 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Julio 2014
Captain Laurens Koen has been fishing these waters for the past 3 decades and guided customers for two and a half. He's mastered all the best-hidden fishing spots and tricks of the local fish. He got his undying love of the ocean at just 5 years old, when he got his first pair of fins and a snorkeling mask. He feels lucky that he lives on the water and that what used to be his hobby has become his day job. Always doing everything in his power to help his customers catch as much fish as possible, Capt. Laurens and his team will make sure your trips are fun and successful!

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Sailfish Sailfish

Especificaciones del barco

Butt Cat (Sportfishing) construido en 2016. Impulsado por 2 200HP Suzuki 4-stroke motores, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 36 nudos.

Longitud
30 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Troleo
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Pesca con ArpĆ³n
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

GPS
Garmin
Localizador de peces
See what is below the boat
Vivero para la carnada
keeping the bait alive
Outriggers
Used for bill fish charters
Equipo para Pesca con ArpĆ³n
Applies to dedicated spearfishing charters only

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Shimano
Carnada Viva
Maasbanker to Tuna
SeƱuelos
Konas, live & dead bait traces
Limpieza y Fileteado
We clean your catch for you
Marinero

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 14 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 14 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
Safety first. Weather & age dependant
Te quedas con la pesca
Only game fish, no reef or bottom fishing
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n
No need to take the fish, put it back if you wish
Estrictamente captura y liberaciĆ³n
Release all Billfish

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crƩdito, habrƔ un cargo adicional del 5%

Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.3 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 2 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Good
3.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (5)
Heading out early
First fish of the day
Nice cuta for the pot
+2
CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
1
1
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
50%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
100%
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Douglas M.
Holderness, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Day trip with GozaAzul fishing charter

VERIFICADO   Special 6 hours trip for Douglas Macfarlane on Julio 18, 2022
Laurence was great to communicate with and shared advice about travel and things to do. We initially booked for half day then...
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Michael F.
Massapequa, New York
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Poor
1.0 / 5
En general

Bad day for fishing

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (AM) on Agosto 21, 2022
My wife and I had gone out on a day with heavy wind and huge swells. Long story short, we were both sick 30minutes into the...
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