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Mafia Island

World class diving, 160 km to the south of Zanzibar, lays Mafia Island. This is a favorite site for fishermen and scuba divers. The rare and exotic dungong breeds in the Mafia channel there are giant fruit bats. Giant turtles lay their eggs on the smaller islands east of Mafia during the northeast monsoon. There are ruins of settlements at Ras Kisimani. A 13th century mosque has been excavated here.

Features

Lodge and beach banda style mid and luxury accommodation. Dhow sailing, island sand bars, romantic honeymoons. Sailing, live aboard dive vessels.

Best time to visit

July to Octover and December to February.

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