There is much to do when on a diving holiday in Mafia Island. The whale sharks would be the main draw, as well as the marine and coral life being in excellent condition. Additionally, there are countless deserted beaches that you could call your own. Here is some of what we think you should do on land and sea:
Activities on Mafia Island
Luxury Hotels in Mafia Island
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini is a unique island lodge whose seven tree house chalets offer a lofty luxury adventure.
Pole Pole
Nestled amidst the tropical jungle on Mafia Island, overlooking calm ocean waters, Pole Pole (or “slowly slowly” in Swahili) is an exclusive...
Thanda Island Private Marine Reserve
With sugar white shores fringed by coconut palms and outstanding diving potential across the largest marine protected area in the Indian Ocean,...
Mafia Island Lodge
Mafia Island Lodge, a little tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is nestled amongst tall palms on a sandy beach in Chole Bay. It has a welcoming,...
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