4-Day Mafia Island Adventure with Whale, Sharks, Snorkeling and City Tours
Highlights
Mafia Island, Dar es Salaam
cultural, airport transfer, Shark Diving
Private Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, French
Description
Embark on a memorable 4-day adventure to Mafia Island, where you will enjoy thrilling whale shark excursions, explore the local culture with a city tour, and relax while snorkeling at the stunning Chole Island. Discover the unique marine life, visit the beautiful beaches, and enjoy optional activities tailored to your interests.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Flight to Mafia Island
- Depart by flight from Zanzibar at 14:00 or 16:00 from Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island in the evening.
Arrive on Mafia Island and meet the lodge driver who will transfer you to your accommodation.
Relax at your lodge or choose from the optional activities available on this unique island.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge or hotel.
Activity: Transfer
Meals: Full Board (FB) -
Day 2: Whale Shark Excursion
- After breakfast, embark on the whale shark excursion. Whale sharks are present on Mafia Island year-round, with peak seasons for swimming with them from November to February.
Check the tides and available activities with the lodge to plan the day.
If lucky, witness a turtle nest hatching during the excursion.
In the evening, take the opportunity for a city tour of Mafia Island. Learn about the local people and the history of the island.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge or hotel.
Activities: Whale shark excursion, city tour
Meals: Full Board (FB) -
Day 3: Day at Leisure
- After breakfast, enjoy the whale shark excursion again.
Check the tides and the activities available at the lodge. You may have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks or witness a turtle nest hatching.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the island or relaxing.
In the evening, opt for a city tour to learn more about the local culture and history.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge or hotel.
Activity: City tour
Meals: Full Board (FB) -
Day 4: Snorkelling and Departure
- After breakfast, enjoy 5 hours of snorkelling at Chole Island. Spend your final day on Mafia Island discovering the vibrant marine life.
After snorkelling, your driver will transfer you across the island to the airstrip.
Catch your return flight to Dar es Salaam at 17:35 – 18:10 or, if departing from Zanzibar, take the 17:00 flight.
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Activities: Snorkelling
Meals: Full Board (FB)
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |