Tours & activities on Mafia Island

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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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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Ocean & marine · Oct – Mar

Scuba Diving — Chole Bay & Kinasi Pass

Dive some of Tanzania's best reefs, from gentle Chole Bay sites to the drift dives of Kinasi Pass.

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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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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 · Jul – Oct

Humpback Whale Watching

Look for humpback whales as they pass Mafia Island on their yearly migration.

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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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