A super holiday for witnessing the best of East Africa’s underwater wildlife. Enjoy the beach life, relaxed island culture and...
Mafia is a relatively unknown and untouched island, 160 kms south of Zanzibar, where rustic fishing communities and farming villages go about their lives in a way that has existed for generations.
The waters surrounding Mafia are protected marine park and offer incredible snorkelling and diving, pristine reefs, and the opportunity to witness whale shark.
The easygoing, slow pace of life is taken to a greater extreme than the other islands and offers a wonderful option for travellers looking for a truly off-the-beaten-track and adventurous experience.
The Mafia Marine Park is located just 20km from the Rufiji Delta on the mainland, and it is thought the nutrient rich run off has made the waters here a hot spot for migrating whale shark. Whale shark are commonly seen been October and February, but November and December are known to be the most reliable. Boat trips to see whale shark can be easily arranged and we recommend to have enough time for two trips to hopefully guarantee this experience.
Away from the water, Mafia has some cool and quirky places to stay.
On Mafia Island, Pole Pole Island Lodge is most sophisticated of the places to stay, with very comfy bungalows and easy access to Marine Park snorkelling. Butiama Beach Lodge is close to where boats leave for whale shark trips, and is rustic and friendly.
For a totally quirky and unique place to stay, the Tree Houses at Chole Mjini Lodge on Chole Island have long been a favourite.
You can reach Mafia by air from Dar es Salaam.
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