Mafia Island · Whale Sharks & Marine Park

The experience

Tanzania's quiet island: swim with whale sharks, dive the first marine park in the country and sleep where nothing is built up.

Highlights

Snorkelling with whale sharks (Oct – Mar)
Chole Bay and the Mafia Island Marine Park reefs
Dhow trip to Chole and Juani islands and the Kua ruins
Green turtle nesting at Juani
Barely any crowds — the antidote to busy Zanzibar

Included

Accommodation on the island
Marine park fees
Boat trips and local guide
Snorkelling equipment
Airport transfers on Mafia

Not included

— Flights from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam
— Diving courses
— Tips

Good to know

Reached by a short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. Whale shark season runs roughly October to March; diving is best from November to March.

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