EXCURSIONS
Tour What to do in Mafia Island
Whale Shark Tour – $60
Swimming with whale sharks is one of the best experiences Mafia Island has to offer. Whale Sharks are the largest fish in the ocean, the largest recorded coming in at 12.8m.
Our tour will leave at 7am and will take between 2-5 hours. Whale sharks are wild animals so there is no guarantee that we will find them. 80-90% of our tours find whale sharks. In the case that we do not see them you can join us on another tour for $50.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, snorkelling gear, breakfast or snacks, water, community fees and an experienced captain and guide.
Activities in the Marine Park
Half Day: Snorkelling with a Sandbank lunch – $40
Enjoy Mafias rich coral with a snorkelling excursion. We might spot octopus, moray eels, turtles and seahorse. We will then go to a secluded sand bank (which only appears for a few hours each day) for a local BBQ lunch and some time to relax!
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, snorkelling gear, BBQ lunch, shade on the sandbank, water and an experienced captain and guide.
Half Day: visiting Chole Island with a Sandbank lunch – $40
Visit the neighbouring Chole Island where you will get to see how the locals live on a short tour through the village. We will visit the island ruins, the traditional dhow making area and also the resident flying fox bats (the worlds largest bats!). We will then go to a secluded sand bank for a local BBQ lunch and some time to relax!
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, Chole tour, Chole community fees, BBQ lunch, shade on the sandbank, water and an experienced captain and guide.
Half Day: Swim in the Lagoon and lunch – $40
Visit one of Mafia Islands hidden secrets, the beautiful lagoon. You will enter the mangrove are on boat, where you will notice the waters change to an impossible colour of blue. A short 1 minute walk on the island will take you to a secluded lagoon, resident to the upside down jelly fish. It really does need to be seen to be believed! Lunch can be served at the lagoon or on the boat, you decide.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, water, lunch, and an experienced captain and guide.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, Chole tour, Chole community fees, BBQ lunch, shade on the sandbank, water and an experienced captain and guide.
Snorkeling in the Marine Park – $30
Enjoy Mafias rich coral with a snorkelling excursion in the marine park. We might spot octopus, moray eels, turtles and seahorse. This tours takes about 3 hours.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, fruit, water and an experienced captain and guide.
Full Day: Snorkelling, Sandbank lunch, Lagoon – $55
Enjoy Mafias rich coral with a snorkelling excursion. We might spot octopus, moray eels, turtles and seahorse. We will then go to a secluded sand bank (which only appears for a few hours each day) for a local BBQ lunch and some time to relax! In the afternoon you will visit one of Mafia Islands hidden secrets, the beautiful lagoon on a hidden island.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, snorkelling gear, BBQ lunch, shade on the sandbank, water and an experienced captain and guide.
Full Day: Snorkelling, Sandbank Lunch, Chole Island – $55
Enjoy Mafias rich coral with a snorkelling excursion. We might spot octopus, moray eels, turtles and seahorse. We will then go to a secluded sand bank for a local BBQ lunch and some time to relax! In the afternoon you will visit Chole Island where you will do a gentle walking tour. You will go to the ruins, see how the locals live, see how the traditional dhows are made and also the resident Flying Fox bats (the worlds largest bats!)
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, snorkelling gear, BBQ lunch, shade on the sandbank, water, Chole tour, Chole community fees, and an experienced captain and guide.
Activities outside the Marine Park
Sunset cruise – $25
Join us for a relaxing boat ride to see the beautiful Mafia Island sunset. Feel free to jump in anytime for a swim. Drinks can be brought in advance from the bar and kept in the cooler for the journey. This tours takes 1.5 hours.
Included in the price; pick up and drop off from your lodge, water and an experienced captain and guide.
*Note that our tours need a minimum of 2 people to go ahead.