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Mafia Island Trips & Tours
Mafia Island
As a predominantly fishermen's island, Mafia has found an authentic balance between its humble fishing villages and world-class scuba diving and snorkelling. The balance is tangible when visitors see traditional dhows in the ocean before they dive below, their qualified PADI instructor at their side. The reefs fringing Mafia Island are of both the soft and hard variety, diversifying the species. See striking nature along winding walking trails through the island and culture further inland, or just roam the endless stretches of deserted, white sand. Thatched bungalows sink into sea sand and hammocks welcome afternoon naps under palm trees.
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Sitting within a marine park, Mafia Island is blessed with healthy coral reefs and stunning biodiversity, which you’ll get to see up-close whilst snorkelling or scuba diving (it’s some of the finest in the world). Whale sharks are a definite highlight! Going for walks along the coast or into the island’s mangroves will also reveal a bevy of birdlife.
Dry Season
Temperatures are reasonably hot, with little rainfall at this time of year. New Year is crowded and the wind starts to become a problem that persists through January and Feb after the crowds have dissipated.
This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.
The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.
Dry Season
Temperatures are reasonably hot, with little rainfall at this time of year.
This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.
The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.
Wet Season
The weather is not good over this period with high temperatures and plenty of rain, often in the form of storms.
Scuba diving continues to be good in this month
Wet Season
Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.
This is the end of the Scuba season (but still excellent), with water clarity dropping because of the weather.
Wet Season
Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.
Diving is not ideal during this month, with water clarity dropping because of the weather.
Dry Season
At the end of the wet season, temperatures are cooler, wind can still be strong with sporadic rainfall across the month.
Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.
Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.
Dry Season
Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September tailing off until Christmas
Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of the potentially strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.
Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.
Dry Season
Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of potentially strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.
Weather can pick up over this period with the potential for strong winds and big seas
Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September tailing off until Christmas
Fantastic potential to see humpback whales in August
Dry Season
Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.
There is the possibility of whale watching, as an added bonus during this time of year.
Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September, tailing off until Christmas
Dry Season
Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.
Whale sharks best in late October, November and early December, just before Christmas
The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.
Wet Season
Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.
If you are a keen fisherman, billfish fishing season kicks off.
This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.
The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.
Dry Season
Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.
This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.
Diving is not at its best but decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.
