Swimming With Giants Whale Sharks in Mafia
Mafia Island, Coast of Pwani Region, Tanzania
Offered in: English, Italian, German and 5 More
Tour Duration
2-5 hours (Vary With Sightings)Minimum Group Size
4 PersonMaximum Group Size
50 PeopleTour Type
AdventureGuides/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:
- You can combine with Discovering The Secrets Of Chole Island or Escape To Kua Ruins as full day excursion
- 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
Swimming with whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and their docile and curious nature make them a pleasure to swim with. It is a lifetime experience that you cannot miss. The best season begins from October to end of February when the (nickname for the Whale Sharks) flock to the archipelago to feast among our plankton rich waters in large numbers before drifting back to the depths of the ocean. Whale sharks are not whales and are not your typical shark, It is a filter feeder and therefore has no teeth. They are the largest fish in the sea measuring up to 20m. Little is known about these gentle giants by scientists, which is what adds to the overwhelming feeling you have when you swim alongisde them. Our tour will leaves daily at 7am (you will be picked up from your hotel at 6.30am) and will take between 2-5 hours. Whale sharks are wild animals so there is no guarantee that we will find them. Around 80% of our tours find whale sharks. In the case that we do not see them.
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
- Mineral Water, tea, coffee and small snacks during the tour
- Snorkeling Gears (life jacket, mask & flippers)
- 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
