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
“I’m impressed! All our dealings with Access2Tanzania were highly professional and responsive to our needs and interests. Once in Tanzania it was clear that our planning and communication with Karen and staff paid off. Overall, the trip exceeded my wildest expectations! I would not hesitate to recommend Access2Tanzania to anyone–and have, in fact, already supplied a friend with contact information for Karen. At the end of many trips I’m ready to go home. In this case, not. Our guide, David, worked extremely hard to provide us with the best possible game (and bird) experience. It was evident that he was proud of working for Access2Tanzania.”