3 Days / 2 Nights – Mafia Island Adventure
from Zanzibar 🌴🌊
👥 Group Size: 1 – 25 people
Enjoy whale shark encounters, vibrant coral reefs, island exploration, and cultural immersion in Mafia Island. Includes two whale shark excursions, full-day snorkeling, accommodation, and flights from Zanzibar. (Half Board – Breakfast & Dinner)
Itinerary
✈ Early morning flight from Zanzibar → Mafia Island (35–45 mins)
🛬 Arrival at Mafia Airport, meet & greet, transfer to lodge
🌴 Check-in (Half-board: breakfast & dinner included)
🚤 Morning Whale Shark Excursion – swim & snorkel with gentle whale sharks
🏖 Afternoon at leisure – pool or short village walk
🍽 Dinner & overnight at lodge
🍳 Breakfast at lodge
🚤 Full-day marine adventure:
- • Snorkeling at Coral Garden – colorful reef fish & vibrant corals
- • Visit Chole Island – historic ruins & lush greenery
- • Stop at Blue Lagoon – natural tidal pool
- • Picnic lunch on Marimbani Sandbank
🏖 Return to lodge late afternoon
🍽 Dinner & overnight at lodge
🍳 Early breakfast at lodge
🏡 Dongo Village Tour (2–3 hours):
- • Explore Ukili Art Gallery & local crafts
- • Participate in farming activities & learn about daily village life
- • Discover coconut uses & try making a traditional coconut bag
- • Visit Virgin Coconut Oil Factory
- • Try traditional clothing (Kanga for women, Shuka & Kofia for men)
🚖 Return to lodge for fresh-up
✈ Transfer to Mafia Airport for flight back to Zanzibar
- ✓ Return flights: Zanzibar → Mafia Island → Zanzibar
- ✓ 2 nights accommodation (Half-board)
- ✓ All transfers in Mafia Island
- ✓ Full-day snorkeling excursion (Chole Island, Blue Lagoon, Coral Garden, Marimbani Sandbank)
- ✓ 1 Whale Shark Experience (Day 1)
- ✓ Dongo Village Cultural Tour on Day 3
- ✓ Picnic lunch on Day 2
- ✗ Marine Park fees (USD 23.60 per person/day – pay at gate)
- ✗ Lunch on Day 1 & Day 3
- ✗ Personal expenses (tips, drinks, etc.)