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Mafia Island Excursions
JIBONDO ISLAND
The island of Jibondo is about an hour boat trip
from Utende village and is characterised by the
unique conformation of the western tip and the
surrounding emerald green waters. The village is
mainly inhabited by fishermen whose fish and octopus
drying and net mending activities are of great
interest to tourists together with the traditional
shipyard, one of the most famous in Tanzania. The
trip includes a break for snorkelling and lunch on
the beach.
VISIT TURTLES
Mafia and the surrounding islands are important
nesting sites for green and hawksbill turtles, while
leatherback, olive ridley and loggerheads also occur
in Mafia waters. The on-going protection rogramme
recorded over 150 nesting sites in 2002. Trips to
see the turtles hatching can be organised during the
hatching season, usually between June – August.
WHALE SHARKS
 One of the most exciting encounters sea lovers can
dream of. A short trip by car will take you to
Kilindoni harbour, buzzing with daily activities in
a kaleidoscope of colours. In support of local
fishermen, involved in a project for protection of
whale sharks, guests will use their local boats and
skills to spot the gentle giants quietly feeding on
plankton a few hundred meters from the shore. In
spite nobody can assure that they will be seen, in
the period between October and March the chances are
extremely high and the hotel gets in touch early in
the morning with local guides that spot them and
signal their position. Swimming with whale sharks,
the largest fish on the planet, requires no special
skills but even looking at these beautiful creatures
from the boat is an unforgettable experience.
MANGE REEF
This is a fantastic day excursion that we make in
sailing dhows; we stay out for a picnic lunch and
relaxation. The sand bar is absolutely beautiful
with is bleached white sand and is perfect for the
sunbathers. In the shallows are some of the most
beautiful stands of branching staghorn corals with
colourful juveniles, best appreciated by snorkeling.
 Large expanses of shallow coral and sand patches
with brilliant illumination for superb snorkeling.
On the Channel side the reef slopes away to a depth
of 28 m and is a fantastic double dive on the day
excursions we make to this sand cay and reef.
KITUTIA REEF
Kitutia Reef is one of the archipelago's most
beautiful coral reefs with two strips of fine white
sand which stay above the water during the low tide.
The trip includes snorkeling and diving activities
and allows time for walking along the reef,
sunbathing or swimming in the natural pools formed
around the sandbanks. Depending on the tides, lunch
is served on Kitutia Reef or on another beach en
route to the reef.
BWEJUU ISLAND
Considered by many to be the most beautiful island
in the archipelago thanks to its position and its
sandy banks, Bwejuu Island is less than 2 kms long
and no more than 200 meters wide at its widest
point. Its position, halfway between the main island
of Mafia and the delta of the Rufiji river, makes it
a handy base for diving and snorkelling on the
nearby Mange Reef as well as for trips along the
Rufiji River.
CHUWIA BEACH
An hour by 4x4 car along a track passing through one
of the most characteristic landscapes of the island
and an easy trek though a stretch of virgin forest
take you to one of Chole Bay's most inaccessible
beaches. You will be able to admire wildlife and
vegetation untouched by human settlement and
cultivation. Those taking part in the trip may
decide to eat lunch on the beach or in one of the
cool clearings along the route.
RAS MKUMBI – THE LIGHTHOUSE
Situated on the northernmost point of the island of
Mafia, the lighthouse can be reached by car. It is
an exciting journey that takes you right across the
island and its changing landscapes. Wide stretches
of savannah studded by baobab trees, small seaside
villages, bush populated by monkeys and birds climax
in a unique view of the open sea
VISIT MAWENI
Coral rocks emerging from the bay surrounded by an
extremely interesting reef which can be reached even
by less expert swimmers.
VISIT MARIMBANI SANDBANK
A strip of dazzling white sand which appears during
low tide, surrounded by crystal-clear water.
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HEAD OFFICE DAR ES SALAAM
ZANZIBAR HOTEL
P.O. BOX 12594.
TEL/FAX: +255 22 2133793
Mobile:
+255 713 350 601
ARUSHA BRANCH OFFICE.
KALOLENI
AREA
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BOX 14477 ARUSHA
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