Islands & Indian Ocean / Island
Mafia Island.
A quieter Indian Ocean escape, with marine life, island history and sheltered coastal scenery.
Islands & Indian Ocean
A closer look
Get to know Mafia Island.
A quieter Indian Ocean escape, with marine life, island history and sheltered coastal scenery.
Mafia Island belongs to a separate archipelago off Tanzania’s mainland coast, south of Zanzibar. It is known for marine habitats, diving and snorkelling, with coastal communities and nearby islands adding another layer to a stay. Shape your time around the water, local guiding and unhurried island days. Diving, snorkelling and seasonal marine encounters depend on conditions and qualified operators. Mafia is a distinct island destination, rather than a part of Zanzibar.
01 / The character
Marine habitats
Explore with qualified diving or snorkelling operators, taking conditions and experience into account.
02 / Getting here
Find your way.
Usually reached by a regional flight from Dar es Salaam, followed by an island transfer to your accommodation.
03 / A little advice
Choose your moment.
Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates.
A little closer
A glimpse of Mafia Island.
The journey is yours
Journeys featuring Mafia Island.
These journeys offer inspiration. A visit or stay here can be discussed as a tailored extension; it is not included in their published programme.
10 Days · 9 Nights
Wildlife-filled days, followed by the softer rhythm of Zanzibar. Two worlds, one journey.
From
US$ 3,390
/ person
10 Days · 9 Nights
Time on the island, followed by Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. One journey, two different rhythms.
From
US$ 2,851
/ person
A different story in every season
Mafia Island through the seasons.
Different corners. Different moments.
Find the season that speaks to you.
Mafia Island, throughout the year
Find the season that feels like you.
Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates.
Personal planning
A journey around you
January – March
A fresh perspective.
Mafia Island has its own rhythm in january – march. Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates. We will help match sea conditions, your chosen coast and the experiences you want.
Your dates
Local guidance
April – June
Let the landscape set the pace.
Mafia Island has its own rhythm in april – june. Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates. We will help match sea conditions, your chosen coast and the experiences you want.
Your dates
Local guidance
July – September
Make time for the wild.
Mafia Island has its own rhythm in july – september. Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates. We will help match sea conditions, your chosen coast and the experiences you want.
Your dates
Local guidance
October – December
Follow a different rhythm.
Mafia Island has its own rhythm in october – december. Marine activities depend on wind, visibility and the season. Confirm conditions, operator availability and your preferred experiences before choosing dates. We will help match sea conditions, your chosen coast and the experiences you want.
Your dates
Local guidance
Seasonal patterns are a guide. Conditions and wildlife movements vary; your dates shape our advice.
A closer connection
Experience Mafia Island.
Marine habitats · Mafia Island
Explore with qualified diving or snorkelling operators, taking conditions and experience into account.
The beginning of something extraordinary
Let us help you
plan everything.
Tell us what draws you to Mafia Island. We’ll help you find your way there.