Getting Around Mafia Island
Taxis, bajaji, boda, car hire and boats — how to move around Mafia Island.
Mafia is a small, quiet island and getting around is easy once you know the options.
Cars and taxis
Private cars with drivers are the most comfortable way to travel between Kilindoni, the airstrip and Utende. Book in advance for airport pickups.
Bajaji (tuk-tuk)
Bajaji are cheap and handy for short trips around Kilindoni.
Boda (motorbike taxi)
Fast for solo travellers on short trips. Always ask for a helmet.
Boats
Boats are the only way to reach Chole, Juani, Jibondo and the sandbanks. Most leave from Utende.
Car with driver for the day
The best way to explore the whole island, including the north. Book it with us and choose your own route.
Last updated 21 October 2026 by Hamiduink Traveller, a local tour operator on Mafia Island.