Zanzibar tour: sometimes known as the Land of Spices. This isle part of the United Republic of Tanzania, is made up with Unguja, Pemba and Mafia islands. Explorations at this places are usually advised after trekking/ wild safaris for relaxation. Like the say “work hard, play hard”
While Zanzibar has become a popular tourist resort, Mafia Island lying only 160 km south, remains virtually unknown. Previously poor communications with the mainland and being much lesser known than Zanzibar have kept Mafia ‘original’, although a steady trickle of visitors are unanimous in singing its praise. Mafia is one of the safest places in the Indian Ocean and there are no hustlers to spoil a holiday.
The Mafia Archipelago is scattered over the Indian Ocean 21 km off the Rufiji River Delta in central Tanzania. The largest of a score of islands, atolls and tidal sandbars, Mafia itself is approximately 50 km long by 15km across, and is surrounded by a barrier reef teeming with marine life. Almost half the coastline of Mafia, some 822km², has been documented a marine park by the Government. To date over 50 genera of corals, more than 460 species of fish and five different species of turtles have been recorded in the waters around Chole Bay.
There are long lists of the fun activities when you reach at this magnificent island; snorkeling, fishing, boat tours, spice tours, stone town tours can be arranged from the lodging places.