Stay in Mafia Island 4 days

Underwater of Mafia Marine park waters Deserted beaches

Program

Day 1:
Depending on the flight schedule, you will be accompanied to the airport of Dar Es Salaam, where you will embark the flight that will take you to Mafia Island. The flight taks only 30 minutes and never reaches too high altitude, therefore from the window you can admire the magnificent waters of the Indian Ocean and the coasts of this spectacular island. The archipelago of Mafia is located about 120 km south of Dar Es Salaam. The main island is Mafia and is about 48 km long and with a maximum width of 17 km. The Whale sharks are one of the most important attractions of this area as there are not many areas in the world where, when it is the right season, it is possible to swim in the company of these giants of the ocean. A car will wait for you to take you to your lodge.
Accommodation - Dinner and Breakfast: Butiama Hotel

Day 2:
You can decide to go to the marine park which extends for about 822 sq km and which has 75% of its area under water. This is the ideal place for snorkeling or diving. An uncontaminated marine habitat that includes coral reefs, seaweed, mangroves, coastal forests and bush. It is known for two species of turtles that use its beaches to nest. You can admire more than 380 species of fish, humpback whale, sperm whale and dolphins. You can visit the island of Chole, a small island of the archipelago that was once its capital and where there are several historical ruins dating back to the 13th century.
Accommodation - Dinner and Breakfast: Butiama Hotel

Day 3:
You can organize with the Lodge one of the many activities offered, such as the visit to other beaches and islets, the tour that takes you to the lighthouse located north of the island or enjoy a relaxing day and then savor an aperitif on the beach looking at a splendid sunset.
Accommodation - Dinner and Breakfast: Butiama Hotel

Day 4:
According to your fight you will be excorted to Mafia Airport from where you will fly to Dar es Salaam and to your next destination.

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