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
“Fabulous! We were able to configure our trip exactly how we wanted! I really liked the personal service of a planning telephone call as well as the pre-departure call. We could ask all of our questions and get them answered immediately. I really liked the northern circuit we took with 2-3 nights at three different places. We were able to settle in a little bit and do the parks justice. The lodging chosen for us was excellent. I felt it was a good value for the price. It was not the least expensive or most expensive, but a good value for a private trip for our group of 5. It was exactly the experience we were hoping for in a safari.”