Ocean & marine · Oct – Mar
Whale Shark Swimming
Swim beside the gentle giants of Mafia Island — the world's largest fish — just off Kilindoni during whale shark season.
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Local tour operator · Mafia Island, Tanzania
Swim with whale sharks. Sail to hidden islands. Get here easily.
Tours, island trips and transport on Mafia Island, run by people who live here. Tell us your dates and we'll arrange everything.
In season in October
Whale Shark Swimming
Scuba Diving — Chole Bay & Kinasi Pass
Humpback Whale Watching
Popular tours on Mafia Island
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Snorkelling in Mafia Island Marine Park
Explore the coral gardens of Chole Bay inside Mafia Island Marine Park — turtles, reef fish and crystal-clear water.
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Ocean & marine
Sandbank Picnic & Snorkel
A day on a white sandbank in the middle of the ocean — swimming, snorkelling and a fresh seafood lunch.
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Islands & history
Chole Island Tour — Ruins, Bats & Village
Walk through the old Swahili and Omani ruins of Chole, see giant fruit bats and meet the island's village community.
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Ocean & marine
Dhow Sunset Cruise
Sail a traditional wooden dhow across Chole Bay as the sun goes down.
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Transport
Getting to Mafia is the hard part. We make it easy.
Flights from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, the road-and-boat route via Nyamisati, airport pickups, island taxis and boats to Chole and Juani — book it all in one message.
- Flight Dar es Salaam → Mafia (flight) About 30–40 minutes
- Flight Zanzibar → Mafia (flight) About 1 hour
- Car transfer Dar es Salaam → Nyamisati (road) About 4–5 hours
- Boat / ferry Nyamisati → Kilindoni (boat) About 3–4 hours
Why book with us
We live here
Local guides, captains and drivers who know every reef, tide and village on Mafia.
One message, whole trip
Tours, airport pickups, boats and flights arranged together — no chasing different people.
Book your way
WhatsApp, email or a phone call. No payment to send a request — we confirm first.
Respect for the ocean
Small groups and responsible encounters with whale sharks, turtles and reefs.
Plan ahead
When should you visit Mafia Island?
Whale sharks, humpback whales and the best diving all have their seasons. See what's happening in every month.
Mafia Island travel guides
All guidesHow to Get to Mafia Island
All the ways to reach Mafia Island — flights from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, or the road-and-boat route via Nyamisati.
Read guideDar es Salaam to Mafia by Road and Boat (Nyamisati Route)
A step-by-step guide to the budget route from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island via Nyamisati port.
Read guideZanzibar to Mafia Island
How to combine Zanzibar and Mafia Island in one trip, and why it's worth it.
Read guideReady to plan your Mafia Island trip?
Send us your dates and we'll reply with a plan and price.