Mafia Island Marine Park
Mafia Island Marine Park is a protected marine nature park found in the Mafia Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean. Mafia Island Marine Park is located in the south east of Zanzibar Island, in Pwani Region in Tanzania. Mafia Island Marine Park covers about 820 square kilometers, established in 1996 and one of the best places for marine viewing and some of the most amazing activities. Mafia Island Marine Park is a great Tanzania safari destination to add on to your Tanzania safari destination. Mafia Island is a historical island filled with rich history that you could learn while on a mafia Island Marin Park safari any time of the year.
Mafia Island Marine Park Location
Mafia Island Marine Park is located about 120km south of Dar es Salaam and 20km offshore from the eastern part of the Rufiji. Mafia Island Marine Park is a chain of small islets, and is one of the largest delta systems in Africa. Mafia Island Marine Park is located west of the Indian Ocean, with the main island of the Mafia Island being about 48km long and 17km wide, while several smaller islands and islets are scattered to the west and south.
Mafia Island Marine Park forms quite an excellent marine ecosystem of hard and soft coral algal dominated reefs, sheltered back reefs, intertidal hard and soft substrate, extensive sea grass beds, mangrove, and so much more making it one of the most diverse island.
Attractions in Mafia Island Marine Park
There are a variety of attractions in Mafia Island Marine Park, including the diverse marine life, scenic sights, the great Indian Ocean, among so many others.
With a number of attractions in Mafia Island Marine Park, there are definitely various activities that travellers can do while in the park. These range from adventurous to passive activities that tourists can do in Mafia Island Marine Park. The various activities in Mafia Island Marine Park that tourists can do include;
Sport Fishing
For those travellers interested in fishing, sport fishing to be specific, can do so while in mafia Island Marine Park. One ought to however get a special fishing permit to be able to do sport fishing in Mafia Island Marine Park, to catch a variety of fish species.
Diving
Diving is one of the many activities that tourists can do in Mafia Island Marine Park zanzibar. There are a number of diving centres like the Big Blue which is a great and well equipped centre with functional diving facilities and an on-site bar and restaurant which travellers can make use of while out enjoying their diving experience in Mafia Island Marine Park. diving can be done by both experienced and non-experienced travellers, with centres like the Big Blue availing diving courses to those travellers who may need some bit of lessons before embarking on a diving adventure in Mafia island Marine Park.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling is another activity in mafia Island Marine Park that travellers can do. There are also a number of snorkelling areas which give you an opportunity to explore the vast sea life of Mafia Island Marine Park. When you do go out for a snorkelling activity in mafia Island Marine Park, you shall have an experienced guide who shall be in position to help you with anything, especially if you are a first timer. Snorkelling in Mafia Island Marine Park shall have you appreciate the beauty and the diversity of sea like there is.
Visit the Kua Historical town Ruins
The Kua historical town is an ancient town that was in existence in the 10th century, linking Africa to Asia. A visit to the Kua Historical town ruins shall have you walking through history, and learning of the history of the town, that lies in ruins now.
Dhow sailing
Travellers can also embark on dhow sailing in Mafia Island marine Park, a traditional Arab sailing ship filled with refreshments as per your liking. Taking an evening dhow sail is one of the best and most recommended as you shall be rewarded with amazing sunset views, and is a great time for amazing photographic opportunity.
Guided nature Walks
Guided nature walks are a great way to explore and appreciate Mafia Island marine Park. Guided nature walks have travellers watching whales, as well as so much more that the park avails.
Best Time to visit Mafia Island Marine Park
Mafia Island Marine Park can be visited all throughout the year. The best time to visit Mafia Island Marine Park zanzibar however, is during the dry season.
Accommodation in Mafia Island Marine Park
There are a number of Mafia Island Marine Park accommodation that travellers who do visit the park can stay in, ranging from luxury, to midrange and a few budget options. The various Mafia Island Marine Park accommodation can be found both inside and outside the park. Some of the various accommodation in Mafia Island Marine Park that travellers can stay in include Chloe Mjini Lodge, Kinasi Lodge, Butiama Beach Lodge, among so many others.
Mafia Island Marine Park is one of the various attractions and destinations in Tanzania that travellers can visit for an amazing Tanzania safari tour. Mafia Island Marine Park is one of the best places to visit, in addition to the most sought after Serengeti National park and other national parks of Tanzania in the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, which is actually the most sought after. If a bit of exclusivity, as well as a perfect blend of both wildlife and beach safari experience in one, then Mafia Island Marine Park is a great Tanzania safari destination. Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you pitch together an amazing Tanzania safari package and get to include mafia Island Marine Park.
