Sato
from Mwanza.
Sato, the Nile tilapia of Lake Victoria, comes to us through Mwanza. We clean it, grade it, freeze it and sell it by weight for hotels, restaurants, shops and wholesale buyers.
Overview
Sato is the Swahili name for Nile tilapia, a mild, white-fleshed lake fish that suits frying, grilling and stews. We supply it whole, cleaned and graded by size, frozen and sold by weight.
Sourced in Tanzania
Our sato comes from Lake Victoria, through Mwanza. Availability follows the catch, and we grade each order to the sizes you need.
Ordering sato (tilapia) 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, cleaned, graded and 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.
Sato is sold by weight, cleaned, graded and frozen. Tell us the sizes you need and the quantity, and we confirm the price with your order.
Formats & grading
Sold by weight, cleaned, graded and frozen, on an unbroken cold chain. Availability follows the season and the catch; order two days ahead.
- 01Whole, cleanedCleaned and graded by size.
- 02FrozenKeep frozen at -18 °C. Do not refreeze after thawing.
- 03Sold by weightPriced per kg; the price is confirmed with each order.
Order sato (tilapia) 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
Hotels & restaurants
Whole fish for grills, fries and stews.
Shops
Frozen, labelled and sold by weight.
Wholesale
Frozen, graded by size.
Request sato (tilapia) 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 sato the same as tilapia?+
Yes. Sato is the Swahili name for Nile tilapia.
Where does your sato come from?+
From Lake Victoria, through Mwanza.
Is the sato cleaned?+
Yes. It is cleaned and graded, then frozen and sold by weight. We do not cut fillets.
How far ahead should I order sato (tilapia)?+
Two days. That lets us source and grade to your sizes before delivery.
How should I store sato (tilapia) on arrival?+
Keep it frozen at -18 °C or colder until you use it. Thaw it in the fridge, cook it well and do not refreeze it.
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 sato (tilapia)
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