1-Day Diving with Whale Sharks at Mafia Island

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.

Mafia island is very raw, calm and natural. It is located south of Zanzibar and is perfect for relaxation. The island is accessible by small planes from Dar-es-Salaam, a 30 minutes flight, or by boat to the port of Mafia which takes app. 4hrs. Here you can swim with whale sharks and you may even spot humpback whales. Whale sharks are the largest sharks and the largest of all sea creatures. They can grow up to 21.5 tons in weight and to a length of 12 meters. Did you know they have about 3000 small teeth which are less than 1 inch long? This helps them to eat small shrimp and fish. However, they do not bite or chew. They filter plankton through their gills for nourishment and can stretch their mouths over 1 meter wide. Due to the high demand for this giant´s energy, they migrate for very long distances for nutrition. They are slow swimmers, quite gentle, and have a 70 to 100 years lifespan.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.