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Mafia
Island is a perfect spot for excursion after wilderness safari, for
both divers and non-divers have opportunities to different
activities, from beach picnics, day trips for snorkeling, or
walking safari to Mlola Forest, and excursions to villages and
local markets.
However
Chole Island excursion is on top; an
off-shore island is packed with numerous ancient ruins. It is a
perfect place to start excursion while you are in
Mafia Island. Attractions include :
The largest ruin in town.
This ruin was used by the Germans as their administrative
office.
Chole's inhabitants are famous for
the art of of boat building, shark fishing, and hand-manufacture
of coconut coir ropes making. Walking tour in this island will
allow you to see among local people pursuing their exciting daily
lives.
Nature walking tour to ancient
coral rock swimming pools, or a visit to Kua ruins with mosques
dating back to the 14th Century, The 18th Century grand old house
the most prominent feature in Juani Island.
Trekking through the bush to
the "Blue Lagoon"
The 13th Century Mosque which
was excavated at Ras Kisimani on the southwest tip of the
Mafia island, contains Chinese pottery fragments. This may seem to
indicate that there was constant contact between people of Mafia
and foreigners from Far East.
The fully
equipped dive centre for beginners & experienced divers offers
PADI and NAUI certifications
Dive excursion
trips can be done to to Kitutia Reef, Mwamba Ukuta, Mange Reef, Kifinge Bay,
Okuza Island and Ras Mkumbuu. you can organize a trip to
watch whales or for
snorkeling / diving with whales and with whale-sharks
Newly
Launched, Utende Culture Tourism Program: people of
Mafia Island show case their traditions, from dancing to
how they fish and cook.
Marine Park Fee is US$
20/ppd for adult and US$ 10/ppd for children
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