Mafia Island

Unknown Paradise

Mafia Island Safari

 

Mafia Island, locally was named as "Chole Shamba" before the foreign influence. The island comprises of one large and a number of inhabited and uninhabited off-shore islands around it. Mafia Island's history goes back to 8th century. The island once played a major role in ancient trade, between the people of Far East and mainland Tanzania
Location: located near the delta of the River Rufiji. It is about 120 kilometers south of Dar es Salaam.
Attraction: The major tourist activities are Scuba diving, snorkeling, Light Sport fishing, beach and off-shore island excursions. Places: Chole Bay, Kinasi Pass Islets, Mange Reef, Kitutia, and Jibondo Pass.

Aquarium: About 1 kilometer off the western shoreline of the island, there is a 200 meter deep contour along the seabed which acts as an aquarium. It hosts a vast number of marine species and provide excellent scuba diving ground. For details Click

October to the end of March are the best months for diving. But for non-divers the months between May and October offer the best weather

Mafia Island Safari

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Tel. +255 22 2 772782  

Fax. +255 22 2 773409

E-mails utalii@utalii.com 

 

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