Ocean & marine
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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Best time to visit Mafia Island
Mafia is warm all year, but each season brings something different. Here's what's happening month by month.
Season calendar
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Shark Swimming | In season | In season | In season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | In season | In season | In season |
| Scuba Diving — Chole Bay & Kinasi Pass | In season | In season | In season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | In season | In season | In season |
| Humpback Whale Watching | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | In season | In season | In season | In season | Off season | Off season |
| Weather | Hot and humid, calm seas | Hot and humid, calm seas | Hot, rain starting | Long rains | Long rains, some boat trips paused | Cooler, dry, windier | Cool and dry, windier | Cool and dry, windier | Dry, winds easing | Warm, calm seas returning | Warm, short rains possible | Hot, calm seas |
Seasons depend on nature and can shift by a few weeks. Message us for the latest conditions.
Month by month
April
Long rains
All-year tours, island trips and village visits.
May
Long rains, some boat trips paused
All-year tours, island trips and village visits.
June
Cooler, dry, windier
All-year tours, island trips and village visits.
October
Warm, calm seas returning
Available all year
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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Islands & history
Juani Island — Kua Ruins & Lagoon
Explore the ancient town of Kua and swim in Juani's hidden tidal lagoon.
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Nature
Turtle Nesting & Hatching
Witness baby sea turtles making their first journey to the ocean on the beaches around Mafia.
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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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Adventure
Fishing Trip
Go fishing with local fishermen — traditional handline fishing or a trip to deeper water.
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Culture
Village & Culture Tour
Discover everyday island life: Kilindoni market, the harbour, local food and village visits.
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Islands & history
Mafia Island Full-Day Tour
See the whole island in one day — villages, beaches, baobabs and the north of Mafia with a local driver-guide.
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