Mafia Island

Mafia Island 

Mafia is not a popular vacation spot, yet. Actually, there are only about ten hotels on the island, making it a very secluded and pristine destination. Mafia Island is ideal for honeymooners and travelers who want a quiet vacation. 

✓ World-class Diving. For all who are new to the diving world, Zanzibar will be enough, but Mafia has many attractions for experienced divers. Here one may see more than 500 different types of fish. There are also over 50 coral reefs to explore. 

✓ Whale Sharks. Mafia Island is one of the few places in the world to see and swim with gentle whale sharks. This exclusive experience is only available here, not on any of the other islands.

✓ Birds. It is a good place for birdwatching - there are over 1200 species living on the island.

✓ Deep-sea Fishing. If you want to experience deep-sea fishing in the Indian Ocean, Mafia is the best choice.

There are some things to keep in mind though:

✖ Slow internet. High-speed internet providers are yet to arrive in Mafia. The connection will be ok to send pictures and messages, but not to video-stream. 

✖ Limited choice of day trips - apart from those above, Mafia offers little else to see. 

✖ No themed bars or restaurants. On Mafia, all bars and restaurants are at hotels, and if you want to dine at a new place, the only place to do that will be at a different hotel.