Mafia Island

Mafia

Mafia Island is Tanzania’s premier scuba diving destination—a remote, laid-back island surrounded by the Mafia Island Marine Park, one of East Africa’s most pristine marine protected areas. With dramatically fewer tourists than Zanzibar, Mafia offers an authentic island experience paired with world-class underwater adventures.

Highlights

Mafia Island Marine Park — extraordinary coral reef biodiversity
Over 50 dive sites from beginner-friendly to technical
Spinner dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and reef sharks
Pristine beaches with virtually no other tourists
Traditional Swahili fishing villages — authentic coastal culture
Accessible by charter flight or ferry from Dar es Salaam
Whale shark encounters October–February — world-class and reliable

Island at a Glance

Location

160km south of Zanzibar, eastern Tanzania

Size

823 km² — one of Africa's largest

Best Time

October–February — some of the world's best encounters

Best For

Scuba diving, snorkelling, whale sharks, authentic travel

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