Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Starting Point: Dar es Salaam
Destination: Mafia Island
Transport: Return domestic flights + island transfers
Accommodation: Budget, Mid-Range or Luxury
Escape to Mafia Island for four days of beautiful beaches, a sunset cruise, seasonal marine experiences, snorkeling, sandbanks and the Blue Lagoon. Choose from budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation while enjoying a relaxed island experience.
Highlights
- Sunset cruise
- Snorkeling excursion
- Sandbank visit
- Blue Lagoon visit
Morning: Flight from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island.
On arrival, meet your local representative and transfer to your selected hotel.
Check-in & Refresh: Settle into your room and enjoy some time to relax.
Evening: Head out for a beautiful Mafia Island sunset cruise, enjoying the Indian Ocean as the sun goes down.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Selected accommodation
After breakfast, enjoy an optional seasonal water-based activity depending on your travel dates.
Possible experiences include:
Humpback Whale Watching: July- October
Whale Shark Experience: November- February
Turtle Conservation/Hatching Experience: March-July
Marine wildlife activities depend on the season, weather, sea conditions and responsible wildlife-viewing guidelines. Current sources also show that whale-shark excursions and other marine activities are among Mafia's principal experiences.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Selected accommodation
After breakfast, depart by boat for a full-day marine adventure.
Snorkeling
Explore Mafia's beautiful marine environment and discover colorful fish and coral habitats.
Sandbank
Continue to a beautiful sandbank, where you can swim, relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean.
Blue Lagoon
Visit the Blue Lagoon and enjoy its clear waters and peaceful surroundings.
Return to your accommodation in the afternoon/evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Selected accommodation
Enjoy a slow final morning on Mafia Island.
Have breakfast and spend time relaxing at the beach, swimming, walking or simply enjoying the island atmosphere.
Check out and transfer to Mafia Airport for your evening flight to Dar es Salaam.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Tour
- Return domestic flight: Dar es Salaam – Mafia – Dar es Salaam
- Airport transfers on Mafia Island
- 3 nights accommodation
- Meals as indicated
- Sunset cruise
- Snorkeling excursion
- Sandbank visit
- Blue Lagoon visit
- Boat transportation for included marine activities
- Local guide
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional seasonal marine activities on Day 2
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Personal purchases
- Activities not listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Mafia can be visited throughout the year. Marine experiences are seasonal, so the best time depends on whether you want whale sharks, humpback whales or turtle experiences.
Yes. Snorkeling, the sandbank and Blue Lagoon excursion are included in the package. Day 2 seasonal marine activities are optional.
Yes. You can choose between Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation, subject to availability.
| Season | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | USD 950 pp | USD 1150 pp | USD 1,550 pp |
| High Season | USD 1050 pp | USD 1250 pp | USD 1,850 pp |
Passport or valid identification
Light beach clothing
Swimwear
Comfortable sandals
Water shoes
Hat/cap
Sunglasses
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Insect repellent
Reusable water bottle
Waterproof/dry bag
Camera/phone
Light rain jacket
Personal medication
Toiletries
Power bank
Cash for personal expenses