Maziwe Island is a very small submerged, unvegetated island surrounded by coral reefs located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) South East of the Town of Pangani off the northern coast of Tanzania.
Maziwe / Maziwi Island is one of the oldest Marine Reserve in Tanzania which located about 15 miles from the cost of Pangani. It assumes that in 1912 the island was covered by a dense forest which was so lush. From the 1970 the trees were cut down and the island reverted to a sandbank. Around 1983 the last tree was seen on Maziwe and what is left today is a sun-kissed sand island exposed during low tide.
The Maziwe Island was established in 1975 and given a status of a Reserve to protect this most important breeding place for sea turtles of the East Africa Coast as well as to take care of the important reef system around.
Best time to visit: Year-round - enquire for seasonal highlights
Recommended duration: 1 - 3 days recommended
Entry cost: Park fees vary - contact us for current rates
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