Beach Holidays in Mafia Island
Mafia Island is the largest of a small archipelago of islands and atolls and is
truly a paradise in the Indian Ocean. It is the southern most of three islands (Pemba & Zanzibar)
located off the coast of Tanzania. 25kms from the mainland and 130kms from Dar es Salaam. It is
reachable by light aircraft in 35 minutes or 45 minutes from Zanzibar and the Selous
Game Reserve. The resident population of 46,000 are mainly fishermen or
smallholder farmers that grow coconut, paw-paw, rice and cassava.
The islanders are friendly and welcoming and the
atmosphere relaxed and laid-back.
Today Mafia is known as a beautiful Indian Ocean tropical resort that is famous
for deep sea fishing and scuba diving. Aquatic life is abundant and the coral gardens are pristine
due to the protection of the Mafia Island Marine Park. The park is located between the
Rufiji River delta to the west and the open Indian Ocean to the east. The dual
influences of the river and the sea have combined to create a rich and
exceptional biodiversity with unique landscapes under the sea
and on dry land. It is a unique and perfect destination
to unwind and get away from the daily,
modern and busy world.
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