4Days Swim in Mafia Island

4 Day safari

$1,064

Per Person sharing

Tanzania

DESTINATIONS - Mafia Island

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DESCRIPTION

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 Shamba Kilole

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 Shamba Kilole

Day 3
DAY AT LEISURE

Day at leisure at the Beach. Meals and overnight at Shamba Kilole

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.

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$1,064

(Per Person sharing)

OTHER INFORMATION

INCLUDES
  • Flight ticket Dar – Mafia – Dar, airport taxes and safety fees
  • 3 Nights full board accommodation at Shamba Kilole
  • Transfers to/from Airport
  • Tourism Development Levy
EXCLUDES
  • 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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