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
“Our overall impression is A2T is a well organized, well run, and quality organization that cares for their customers, the Tanzanian community, and its employees. I was very impressed by the prompt response of my initial inquiry, (which was on a Saturday and I received a call back almost immediately) the pre-planning and pre-trip calls as well as the collaboration in preparation for our safari. The quality of our guide was great! We also appreciated the quality and cleanliness of the safari vehicles.”