Mafia island
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The Mafia Archipelago is scattered over the Indian Ocean 21 km off the Rufiji River Delta in central
Natural vegetation on Mafia ranges from tidal mangrove thickets and scrubby coastal moorlands to palm-wooden grassland and lowland rainforest. Magnificent baobabs are prominent along with the native Albizia. Patches of coastal high forest remain in localities all over Mafia; one of the most picturesque, the Chunguruma Forest, is a dense tree canopy interlaced with palms, lianes and epiphytes and has an abundant floor covering of ferns.
The first formal initiatives to create marine and coastal protected areas in
KINASI offers great diving for advanced and novice divers in safety under professional instruction. We take great snacks and picnic lunches aboard our dive boats and stay out for two-tank dives or, after diving, enjoy the rest of the day with a visit to other islands or historic and interesting sites. The snorkelling on the shallow reefs surrounding the many islands in and around
Mafia Channel Fishing Club
We have founded the Mafia Channel Fishing Club and have hosted two fishing tournaments for visiting boats in Mafia. In one tournament 34 sailfish were hooked and released in a single day.
Fishing from Kinasi Lodge
Since 1995 the
Also, night and day-time bottom fishing trips can be arranged as well as trips accompanying local fishermen on their boats.
Reef-walking
The tidal reef in front of Kinasi is an excellent subject for the amateur naturalist. In the pools left by the receding tide you will find live cowries and other shells, small moray eels and juvenile fish, as well as a myriad of starfish. Fish eagles and palm nut vultures stalk the pools on the flats along with many waders and scavengers, and four species of mangroves grow side-by-side. On the outer edge a lovely, sandy beach gives way to the blue water of the channel at low tide.
Nature trail
The Nature Trail starts at the Kinasi beach so is a very convenient excursion and full of interest. There are many native trees and excellent bird-watching along the trail, as well as the chance to see guenon (monkeys), the Sunni antelope, and the Elephant Shrew.
Village walks
The favourite walking excursion is to
Utende village is also a good walk and is close to Kinasi and
All walks in Mafia are enjoyable as the people of Mafia are friendly and do not harass visitors for any gifts or money. 
Bird-watching
Bird watching in Mafia adds a very interesting dimension to a
Whether you are coming to Tanzania for climbing mount kilimanjaro, wildlife safari then we advise you don't miss visiting Mafia island.
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