Mafia
Island (South of Zanzibar - Tanzania)
(Mafia
Island covers an area of Area, 435 square Kilometer
or 168 square miles) and is located about 160 Kilometers
south of Zanzibar coast of central Tanzania, 20 Kilometers
from the Rufiji River Delta. Mafia Island is 50 Kilometers
long and 15 Kilometers wide)
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Mafia
Island Tanzania
Mafia Island Tanzania
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Mafia
Island Tanzania lies off the mouth of the
Rufiji River in Southern Tanzania. It is one of the
least developed parts of an undeveloped country, yet
it has been, and continues to be, part of important
historical processes.
Although
it's spectacular marine life is becoming increasingly
well known, especially since the setting up of the
Mafia Island Marine Park, little other information
is widely available. Using search engines on the worldwide
web tends to bring up mainly sites which represent
the island as a tourist paradise: some of them also
give inaccurate or misleading information.
Mafia
Island Tanzania infrastructure is poor: it has electricity
only in the district capital and in Utende, the main
tourist area. There are few houses which have running
water.
Travel
to Mafia Island Tanzania is either by small aircraft
from Dar es Salaam, at a cost which is beyond the reach
of most islanders, or by sailing boat to Kisiju, the
nearest point on the mainland, and thence by lorry or
bus to Dar es Salaam.
This journey can be lengthy, precarious and uncomfortable
but it is the one which most islanders are forced to
use. The few roads on Mafia Island Tanzania are in poor
condition and there is a paucity of vehicles, which
means local people rely primarily on bicycles or walking.
Telecommunications until recently have been minimal
with only a few radio-linked lines to the mainland and
beyond.
While
each village now has a primary school, there is only
one secondary school serving the entire Mafia Island
Tanzania, although another is currently under construction.
Mafia
Island Tanzania
Activities
Mafia
Island is a perfect spot for excursion after wilderness
safari, for both divers and non-divers have opportunities
to different activities, from beach picnics, day trips
for snorkeling, or walking safari to Mlola Forest, and
excursions to villages and local markets.
However
Chole Island excursion is on top; an off-shore island
is packed with numerous ancient ruins. It is a perfect
place to start excursion while you are in Mafia Island.
Attractions
in Mafia
Island Tanzania include:
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Trekking
through the bush to the "Blue Lagoon"
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Nature
walking tour to ancient coral rock swimming pools
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A
visit to Kua ruins with mosques dating back to the
14th Century
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The
18th Century grand old house the most prominent feature
in Juani Island
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The
largest ruin in town. This ruin was used by the Germans
as their administrative office
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The
fully equipped dive centre for beginners & experienced
divers offers PADI and NAUI certifications
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The
13th Century Mosque which was excavated at Ras Kisimani
on the southwest tip of the Mafia island, contains
Chinese pottery fragments. This may seem to indicate
that there was constant contact between people of
Mafia
and foreigners from Far East
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Dive
excursion trips can be done to Kitutia Reef, Mwamba
Ukuta, Mange Reef, Kifinge Bay, Okuza Island and Ras
Mkumbuu
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Chole's
inhabitants are famous for the art of boat building,
shark fishing, and hand-manufacture of coconut coir
ropes making. Walking tour in this island will allow
you to see among local people pursuing their exciting
daily lives
Accommodations
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Booking & Reservations for Mafia Island located about 160 Kilometers south of Zanzibar coast of central Tanzania, 20 Kilometers from the Rufiji River Delta - Tanzania Contact:
Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : 0721-242-711
Email:
info@africanspicesafaris.com