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Mafia

Introduction

Mafia Island lies off the mouth of the Rufiji River in Southern Tanzania. The island is accessed by small aircraft from Dar es Salaam, or by sailing boat from Kisiju (the nearest point on the continent). Mafia has limited infrastructure, mostly in its capital and in Utende, the main tourist area. At the same time, the island is becoming renowned for its diving sites, which are now protected in the Mafia Island Marine Park.

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best period
acceptable period
not recommend

Diving type

Destination
easily accessible
easily accessible
bargain destination
bargain destination
Diving level & type
for beginners
for beginners
for advanced divers
for advanced divers
shore diving
shore diving
liveaboard
liveaboard
Diving Characteristics
pelagics
pelagics
lots of fish
lots of fish
lots of corals
lots of corals
interesting underwater scenery
interesting underwater scenery
Other activities
attractive natural spots
attractive natural spots
gastronomy
gastronomy
night life
night life
beach
beach
snorkeling
snorkeling

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