Activities

Whale shark 3-day experience at Mafia Island from Zanzibar

from

£2,570.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 72 hours

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Meal included

e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

There’s hotel pick-up and drop-off, flights, and 2-night accommodation included f
You’ll get a local guide to lead excursions and provide expert insights throughout the trip
You'll explore coral reef, marine life and snorkel alongside gentle whale sharks
There’s a chance to explore historic Kua Ruins and the stunning Blue Lagoon
ou’ll enjoy a scenic sunset sail across Chole Bay, taking in the Rufiji Delta

What to expect

Experience a 3-day Mafia Island adventure from Zanzibar, snorkelling reefs, exploring Kua Ruins and Blue Lagoon, and swimming with whale sharks.

Day 1: Arrival and Marine Park discovery
Fly from Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam to Mafia Island, then transfer to Kinasi Lodge, just 10 minutes from the airport. Dive straight into adventure with the excursion team in the Mafia Island Marine Park. Choose between snorkelling and exploring the historic Kua Ruins and Blue Lagoon, a stunning coral grotto connected to the ocean.

Activities adapt to the tides for an optimal experience: low tide brings picnics on Marimbani sandbank in Chole Bay, while high tide takes you to Miewe Island or Mvinje Beach near the Kua Channel.

Day 2: Whale shark and sunset sail
After an early breakfast, journey to Juani Beach near Kilindoni, where expert freedivers guide you on a whale shark excursion. Snorkel alongside these gentle giants for an energetic experience! Enjoy fresh fruit, cakes, and water onboard, with a possible picnic stop at Fungu Sefu sandbank. Return to Kinasi for a sunset cruise under sail across Chole Bay, watching the sun dip below the Rufiji Delta.

Day 3: Design your day
Choose between diving or snorkelling, visiting the Ras Bweni Lighthouse with a picnic lunch, kiteboarding, exploring Chole Island's traditional village or relaxing by Kinasi's pool. Afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, where your driver awaits.

What's included

Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
2-night accommodation
Flights
Mask, snorkel and fins
Local guide
All meals
Sailboat cruise
Snorkeling
Wildlife watching cruise

What's not included

Drinks

Where

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar. Please provide your accommodation address at checkout and contact your local operator for exact location and pick-up time with the contact details on your voucher. Kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Children under the age of 2

Know in advance:

The prices are per unit/room
Meals included are as follows: Day 1 includes lunch and dinner, Day 2 includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, Day 3 includes breakfast and lunch ( depending on the flight time)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off, flights, the excursions and swimming near the Whale Sharks are shared
The duration of the tour may vary due to weather and traffic conditions, the location of your hotel, and the flight operation
After booking, please send a copy of your passport by email and confirm your pick-up location and time with the local operator. Contact details will be found on your voucher
The local operator acknowledges the EU Air Safety List update restricting Tanzanian-registered air carriers from operating within EU airspace. This restriction is based on oversight concerns with the Tanzanian civil aviation authority, not necessarily the individual carriers' operational safety records. For their operations within Tanzanian airspace, selected Tanzanian partner carriers go through an internal safety risk assessment and audit process. Their established in-house oversight includes regular audits, operator performance reviews, and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with their safety management system

Remember to bring:

Your passport
Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance

Provider

Beach & Safari Aviation Ltd

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 31 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 15 days before, you can still receive a 50% refund. If you cancel up to 7 days before, you can still receive a 25% refund.

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