Tanzania
lobster.
Spiny (rock) lobster from Tanzania’s reefs — a premium, seasonal line for resort kitchens, fine dining and export buyers. Supplied whole, fresh on ice where the season allows or frozen, graded by size and sold by the kilo.
Overview
Lobster is our premium line. We handle spiny (rock) lobster graded by size and supplied whole, alongside cigal (slipper lobster), for resort kitchens, fine-dining restaurants and export buyers who want a high-value product. Because lobster is genuinely seasonal, we’re candid about availability rather than promising year-round supply.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our lobster is sourced from reef grounds along the Tanzanian coast and around Zanzibar. Supply is seasonal and tracks the catch — we confirm what’s landing when you enquire, and plan orders around it.
Ordering lobster from Samaki Direct
Send your order on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form at least two days before you need it, with the quantity in kilos and the size or grade you want. We confirm availability and the price per kilo for that order, then deliver in Dar es Salaam on the agreed day. It is supplied whole, as landed or cleaned, fresh on ice or frozen. Zanzibar, upcountry and export orders are possible on request; upcountry and export transport and clearing are at the buyer’s cost, and Zanzibar follows the Zanzibar price list.
TZS 45,000 per kg
Lobster, tails 500 grams. Lobster, 1 kg + TZS 65,000.
Updated 31 Oct 2026. Mainland (Dar es Salaam) prices. Zanzibar prices include delivery and clearing to your door: see our Zanzibar price list. Guide prices are per kg and start from the lowest line. Prices move with the catch and the size; we confirm today’s price when you order.
Mainland price list (PDF) Zanzibar price list (PDF)Formats & grading
Sold whole by the kilo, as landed or cleaned, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Whole freshWhere the season and the cold chain allow, for nearby kitchens.
- 02Frozen wholeWhole frozen lobster for distribution and export.
- 03Cigal (slipper lobster)Whole slipper lobster, priced per kg.
- 04Weight-gradedSorted to the weight bands your menu or buyer needs.
Order lobster on WhatsApp
Choose what you need and we write the WhatsApp message for you. We reply with today's price and availability — nothing is ordered until you confirm.
Buyer applications
Resorts
A premium centerpiece for beach-resort menus.
Fine dining
Consistent weight grading for high-value plating.
Export
Frozen whole, packed and documented for buyers abroad.
Hotels
Seasonal supply arranged around availability.
Request lobster supply
Tell us the product, quantity, format and destination, and our team will reply with availability and next steps. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
Is lobster available year-round?+
No — spiny lobster is seasonal. We’re upfront about availability and confirm what’s landing when you enquire, then plan orders around the season.
Do you supply lobster tails?+
No. Lobster is supplied whole, fresh where the season and cold chain allow or frozen, graded by size and priced by the kilo.
How is lobster graded?+
By weight. We sort to the weight bands your kitchen or buyer requires.
Can lobster be supplied live?+
Live handling depends on season, distance and the destination’s requirements. Tell us your location and we’ll advise what’s realistic.
What is “kamba koche”?+
Kamba koche is the Swahili name for spiny lobster. Plain “kamba” means prawns.
How far ahead should I order lobster?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store lobster on arrival?+
Keep it on ice or chilled at 0–4 °C and use it within a day or two, or freeze it straight away. Frozen seafood should stay frozen until it goes into the kitchen.
Buying guides: How to Source Seafood From Tanzania · Fresh vs Frozen Seafood for Hotels · Tanzania Seafood Exporter: A Guide for International Buyers · Swahili Names of Fish & Seafood · All seafood guides
Talk to us about lobster
Message us on WhatsAppHotels, restaurants, distributors and international buyers — reach us for availability, formats and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar