Mafia Island

Mafia home of the whale shark and an underwater paradise is primarily known for its ocean glory, the Marine Park which was created to protect its reefs. The diving, fishing, and sn

Bwejuu Island is considered the most beautiful island in the archipelago and for very good reason. Just under three hours sail from Mafia Island Diving, the journey itself is a hig

Snorkelling in Chole bay is a fantastic, colourfully exuberant experience accompanied by hoards of fish, all with different shapes, colours and sizes. The waters surrounding Mafia

Chole Island, once at a crossroads of a major trade route is now considered a place where one can take a glance back in time. Chole Island is one of the smallest of the islands tha

Enjoy an amazing full day trip to Tanzania’s Mafia Island, home of the whale shark and an underwater paradise. The trip starts from either Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar Island by fligh

Mafia Island is also renowned for deep-sea fishing, as large populations of tuna, sailfish, marlin and other big game fish can be found in Mafia’s waters. The best times for a fish

Fisherman Island is a beautiful small islet hidden on the North Eastern side of Chole Bay. Its name comes from the periodic presence of Mafian Fisherman who stop over to dry their

Humpback whales are one of the largest rorqual species; adults can grow up to 16 metres in length and weigh up to 36,000 kg. They are found all over the world and can migrate up to

About an hour’s sail south of Chole, Jibondo Island is the most traditional of the archipelago’s settlements, and most of its two thousand inhabitants engage in fishing, especially

Nestled amongst the overgrown forests in the South of Juani Island are a set of ruins, the last remnants of the ancient city of Kua dating back to the early 12th century. Kua is an

A sunset cruise is a beautiful option for couples, families and friends to sit back and relax with a drink in hand and not a care in the world. For those of us who have been to Afr

Mange sandbank is located in south of Chole Bay. It is the most pristine patch of pure, white sand that only is exposed during low tide. This tiny patch of dreams is surrounded by

Marimbani Sand bank is the perfect place to relax and find comfort on the soothing sand of Marimbani Sandbank. With just a 20-minute boat trip away from the public beach, you’ll ar

Much of Mafia Island is a protected Marine Park and among the world’s famous places for scuba diving. The diversity of marine life is excellent from invertebrates and celaphods to

Between June and September hundreds of baby turtles make their instinctive scramble from the white sandy beaches to the warm Indian Ocean waters. In Mafia it’s fortunate enough to

Also Known as Kua Lagoon or Blue Lagoon hiding in a marine park, a beautiful lake, this is the best secret of the Mafia Island. The blue lagoon is a long channel linking the huge i

Snorkeling or Swimming with whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and their docile and curious natur