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Boarding pass
DestinationMafia Island, Tanzania
Duration5 days
FromUSD 1,490
OperatorLipa Travels
RegionIndian Ocean islands
Indian Ocean islands5 daysFrom USD 1,490 per person

Mafia Island whale sharks

Mafia Island, Tanzania

Snorkelling with whale sharks off Kilindoni and on the reefs of Mafia Island Marine Park. Runs from October to March, the whale shark season.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Fly from Dar es Salaam to Mafia and transfer to the lodge at Utende.
  2. Day 2Boat trip off Kilindoni to snorkel with whale sharks, following the local code of conduct.
  3. Day 3Snorkelling in Chole Bay inside the marine park.
  4. Day 4Dhow trip to Chole Island for the old ruins and the village.
  5. Day 5Fly back to Dar es Salaam.

Included

  • 4 nights at a beach lodge, full board
  • Return flights Dar es Salaam–Mafia
  • Whale shark trip and Chole Bay snorkelling
  • Marine park fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa, where needed
  • Diving
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Book this trip

USD 1,490 × 2 travellersUSD 2,980
30% deposit, due within 7 days of the invoiceUSD 894
Balance, due 30 days before travelUSD 2,086
If you cancel
  • More than 60 days before travel: The cost of any permits already issued
  • 31 to 60 days before travel: 30% of the trip price, plus permits already issued
  • 15 to 30 days before travel: 60% of the trip price, plus permits already issued
  • 14 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the trip price
  • Day tours: Nothing if you cancel more than 48 hours before; 100% after that

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