Mafia Island Hopping Experience
Mafia Island, Coast of Pwani Region, Tanzania
Offered in: English, Italian, German and 5 More
Tour Duration
8 hours (Approximately)Minimum Group Size
2 PersonMaximum Group Size
50 PeopleTour Type
Adventure & Historical SitesGuides/Drivers
In-personMinimum Age
Children with 2 years & aboveMeeting & Pickup
Pick-up/Drop-off at any placeCut-off Time
24 hours before start timeCancellation Policy
May cancel up to 24 hoursImportant Information
Children Need to be Accompanied By at Least One Adult
All water based excursions are extremely tide and weather dependent
We don’t offer a pick up or drop off service by car but we’re accessible within a 15 minute walk from most hotels
Our advice:
- It is a full day activity and although it ends at around 4 pm, we don't suggest combining it with other activities
- Wear decent (conservative/appropriate) clothes when walking around Island
- Bring Water resistant bag for cameras and other valuables
- Comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes
- Suitable for all ages and fitness level
Description
The main hub of the archiepelago, Mafia is home to a variety of uncrowded, special spots to be discovered. As one can expect, a relatively untouched, tropical island isn’t the easiest to traverse. Although the South of Mafia relatively developed the Northern stretches of the island are not making them picturesque areas to visit but not the easiest to escape to. We therefore designed a trip which would make the most of all the different individual adventures Mafia has to offer all in one. After exploring the island ourselves we tailor made this excursion to include our personal favourite landmarks. The day starts by departing from your hotel around 08 am and driving straight to the northern tip where the Germans built a lighthouse during World War 1. Not only is it a little tour of Mafia’s history, but it is also home to some amazing views of the Indian Ocean breaking onto the shores and is the perfect way to start the day!
Following on from the lighthouse, a short drive away is the beautiful, Kanga beach. An empty beach hidden amongst fields of coconut trees where we set up a shady retreat, crack open some coconuts and enjoy the early afternoon looking out over the azure waters. Your guide for the day will take the opportunity to BBQ some fresh seafood for lunch depending on what sea creatures are found on your journey. Quite often grilled fish with a side of lobster is the menu for your beachside culinary experience. We like to round the trip off with a small walk through the weedy ponds where one can spot the small, illusive hippo population and a stroll through the Kilindoni market before settling in for a sundowner at the picturesque whale shark lodge bar.
What's Included
- Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Meet & Greet Services from your hotel to ensure that your trip is comfort
- Freshly-prepared delicious seafood BBQ lunch at the sandbank
- Mineral Water, tea, coffee and small snacks during the tour
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Waiting Charge & Other Service Fees
What's Excluded
- Medical Insurance if needed
- Gratuities for Tour Guide or Driver
- Marine Park fees & Contribution to Local Community payable locally
- International & Domestic Flights
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Visa Fee
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
