Mafia Archipelago

Mafia Island

Whale sharks, Chole Bay reefs and traditional fishing villages off Tanzania's south coast.

Reefs without the crowds

Mafia & the southern islands

Slow-paced island life, world-class diving and boat-building villages – Mafia is Tanzania's quiet marine secret.

  • Whale shark encounters (Oct – Apr)
  • Juani turtle hatching (Jun – Sep)
  • Chole Bay, Kua ruins & the Hidden Lagoon
  • Marimbani & Mange sandbank picnics
10 Destinations
Pwani Region
Oct–Feb Best Season

Mafia Archipelago

All Destinations

Browse every stop on the mafia island – each with its own gallery, highlights and travel details.

Mafia Island
Mafia Island
Mafia Island

Mafia Island Marine Park

Mafia Island

The marine park at Mafia Island extends over 822 km², with more than 75%…

Mafia Island Marine Park
Mafia Island Marine Park
Mafia Island Marine Park

Scuba Diving in Mafia Island

Mafia Island Marine Park

Much of Mafia Island is a protected Marine Park and among the world’s fa…

Chole Bay & Fisherman Island
Chole Bay & Fisherman Island
Chole Bay & Fisherman Island

Fisherman Island, Mafia

Chole Bay & Fisherman Island

Fisherman Island is a beautiful small islet hidden on the North Eastern …

Chole Island
Chole Island
Chole Island

Chole Island Tour

Chole Island

Chole Island, once at a crossroads of a major trade route is now conside…

Kua Ruins & Hidden Lagoon
Kua Ruins & Hidden Lagoon
Kua Ruins & Hidden Lagoon

Visit to Hidden Lagoon, Mafia Island

Kua Ruins & Hidden Lagoon

Also Known as Kua Lagoon or Blue Lagoon hiding in a marine park, a beaut…

Juani Island Turtle Hatching
Juani Island Turtle Hatching
Juani Island Turtle Hatching

Turtle Hatchling, Mafia Island

Juani Island Turtle Hatching

Between June and September hundreds of baby turtles make their instincti…

Whale Sharks & Humpback Whales
Whale Sharks & Humpback Whales
Whale Sharks & Humpback Whales

Humpback Whale Watching

Whale Sharks & Humpback Whales

Humpback whales are one of the largest rorqual species; adults can grow …

Marimbani & Mange Sandbanks
Marimbani & Mange Sandbanks
Marimbani & Mange Sandbanks

Mange Sandbank, Mafia Island

Marimbani & Mange Sandbanks

Mange sandbank is located in south of Chole Bay. It is the most pristine…

Jibondo & Bwejuu Islands
Jibondo & Bwejuu Islands
Jibondo & Bwejuu Islands

Bwejuu Island, Mafia

Jibondo & Bwejuu Islands

Bwejuu Island is considered the most beautiful island in the archipelago…

Deep-Sea Fishing & Sunset Dhow Cruise
Deep-Sea Fishing & Sunset Dhow Cruise
Deep-Sea Fishing & Sunset Dhow Cruise

Mafia Island Sunset Cruise

Deep-Sea Fishing & Sunset Dhow Cruise

A sunset cruise is a beautiful option for couples, families and friends …