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Fishing & water · Full day

Fishing, Crab & Prawn Farming

Tsunza is introduced as a fishing village and community. Guides explain sea-water behaviour, the tides, as the indicator that controls the community's fishing habits, then you head out on the water.

Fishing, Crab & Prawn Farming on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaFishing, Crab & Prawn Farming on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaFishing, Crab & Prawn Farming on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsulaFishing, Crab & Prawn Farming on the Tsunza-Mwache peninsula
Total (group of 4)
Ksh 31,150
Arrival
9:00am
Meeting point
Mkupe Jetty

What's included

  • Traditional fishing gear, explained alongside its environmental conservation practice
  • Uzio, the traditional fish trap, explained and demonstrated
  • An actual fishing experience out on the water
  • Mariculture technology explained at the Tsunza Integrated Mariculture project

How the day runs

Arrival is 9:00am for a full day out. After an introduction to the peninsula and the tides, the day moves from traditional gear to the mariculture cages offshore, with a local dance and lunch along the way.

Cost breakdown

Based on a group of 4.

Boat transport (Mkupe to Maguzoni)Ksh 6,000
4 pax @ Ksh 4,000Ksh 16,000
Madafu (fresh coconut)Ksh 50
LunchKsh 2,000
Mangrove planting (Ksh 100 per seedling)Ksh 100
1 local danceKsh 6,000
Tour guideKsh 1,000
TotalKsh 31,150

Book this experience

Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and a guide will confirm boat transport, guide and dance availability, and the full cost breakdown.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Mkupe Jetty. Bring sun protection, a change of clothes and cash for craft purchases.

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