Activities

From September through March, these gentle giants feed on schools of plankton a short boat ride away.  Get up close and personal with Mafia’s famous whale sharks – in the water or on the boat – it’s an unforgettable experience for sure.

Visit Mafia Island Marine Park’s spectacular dive sites for both beginners and experts alike. A full day trip could include a lunch of fresh fish, cooked over an open fire, then more snorkeling or a trip to the Kua Ruins.

Sail back in time as you watch the sunset over mainland Tanzania from the deck of a boat that has sailed these waters for centuries. Few experiences are as romantic.

From June to September, we can organize a visit to beaches where for centuries, year after year, Mafia Island’s sea turtles return to the beach to hatch their young.

On Juani Island lie the ruins of an ancient Swahili city accessible only by boat. After exploring the ruins, pay a visit to the Emerald Channel, an enormous natural swimming pool hidden amongst the mangroves.

For the adventurous anglers out there, we can organize trips to go fishing in the deep channels that are home to giant tuna, marlin and other big game. Fishermen from around the world come to Mafia to experience game fishing at its best.