Mafia Island
Description: Secluded and seductive Mafia – a green wedge of land surrounded by turquoise waters, pristine islets and glinting white sandbanks – remained off the beaten track for years, undiscovered by all except deep-sea fishing aficionados and a trickle of visitors. That’s changing fast – the island’s tourist accommodation has grown from one hotel to over half a dozen in just a few years. For now, though, Mafia remains free of the mass tourism that threatens to overwhelm Zanzibar.
Among Mafia’s attractions are its tranquil pace, stuning underwater life, upmarket lodges, a strong traditional culture and a long and fascinating history. Whale sharks visit mafia between November and February.
Accommodations
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Kinasi Lodge
La Lua Cheia Castaway Beach Camp
Ras Mbisi
Shamba Kilole Eco-Lodge
“Incredible planning of every detail needed for a great trip to several National Parks: Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro conservation area, Serengeti, Ruaha and Nyerere. We had a bit of bad weather towards the end of our trip, but Casey was able to change our plans at the last minute to fly us early to another park where the weather was better and it was fantastic! Can’t say enough thanks for making it all happen!”