Mafia Island Tanzania: Africa’s Best Kept Secret for Divers and Beach Lovers
Explore the unspoiled beauty of Mafia Island, Tanzania, a top destination for divers and beach enthusiasts.
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Signature experience
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Migration
Migration
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Safari
Game DrivesPrivate 4×4, dawn & dusk
ActivitiesWalking safaris, fly camping, night drives
Day TripsFrom Arusha, single-day circuits
Cultural ToursMaasai, Hadzabe, spice farms
Travel Style
HoneymoonsPrivate, unhurried
Families & GroupsMulti-vehicle, flexible pace
Solo TravelJoin departures or go private
Beach ExtensionsZanzibar, Pemba, Mafia
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Experiences
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Northern Circuit
Serengeti14,763km² — migration, big cats
Ngorongoro CraterWorld's largest intact caldera
TarangireElephant corridors, baobabs
Lake ManyaraTree-climbing lions, flamingo
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Southern & West
Southern ParksRuaha, Nyerere, Katavi, Mahale
Islands & Peaks
ZanzibarStone Town, northeast reef
IslandsPemba & Mafia — diving, marine park
Kilimanjaro5,895m, 6 routes
Mount Meru4,562m, low traffic
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