An undiscovered marine paradise — a protected reef of 400+ fish species where you can snorkel beside migrating whale sharks.
South of Zanzibar lies Mafia Island — far less visited, far quieter, and a dream for anyone who loves the water. The Mafia Island Marine Park protects an exceptional reef system with hundreds of fish species, sea turtles and vibrant coral.
Its headline attraction is seasonal: between roughly October and March, whale sharks — the largest fish in the ocean — gather in the plankton-rich shallows, and you can snorkel alongside these gentle giants.
Mafia is a perfect, low-key end to a safari — especially after the wild Southern Circuit. See Ruaha to Mafia journeys → or compare with Zanzibar →
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