DESTINATIONS - Mafia Island
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Swimming with whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and their docile and curious nature make them a pleasure to swim with.
It is a lifetime
experience that you cannot miss. The best season begins from October to end of
February when the “Dominos” (nickname for the Whale Sharks) unite themselves in
the bay to eat plankton and prepare for the way back.
ITINERARY
Day 1
FLIGHT TO MAFIA ISLAND
Depart by flight from Zanzibar around 14:00 or
16:00 from Dar es Salaam to Mafia in the evening flight. On arrival, you will
be met by your lodge driver who will transfer to the lodge.
Relax at your accommodation or choose from one
of the many extra optional activities available on this unique island. Dinner
and overnight at Butiama Beach Lodge
Day 2
WHALE SHARK EXCURSION
After breakfast, enjoy your whale shark excursion. Whale sharks are present on Mafia Island
year-round but peak seasons to spot and go out swimming with them are November
through to February.
Check the tides and activities on offer from
your lodge on a daily basis. If you’re very lucky you might be there for a
turtle nest hatching also! In the evening time, you will have a chance for a
city tour in Mafia Island learn how the
people of Mafia Island live, and
history later Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Butiama Beach Lodge
Day 3
DAY AT LEISURE
Day at leisure at the Beach. Meals and overnight
at Butiama Beach Lodge
Day 4
SNORKELLING AND DEPARTURE
After a final leisurely breakfast, You will have
5hrs for snorkeling at Chole Island and spending your last Day on Mafia Island,
your driver will transfer you back (across the island) to the airstrip. Catch
your flight back to Dar es Salaam at 17:35 - 18:10 if you are from Zanzibar we
will take the flight at 17:00 return back to Zanzibar Services end.
PRICING
Costs
$823
(Per Person sharing)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Flight ticket Dar – Mafia – Dar, airport taxes and safety fees
- 3 Nights full board accommodation at Butiama Beach Lodge
- Transfers to/from Airport
- Tourism Development Levy
- Marine Park Fees (adults $ 23.60 and Under 16 years old, starting from 5 $ 11.80)
- Transfers in Dar
- Drinks & Beverages
- Laundry
- Medical Insurance if needed
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