3-Day Mafia Taster: Chole Bay & Sandbank

Overview

A short, peaceful Mafia Island Marine Park escape based around Chole Bay—calm lagoons, coral gardens, and a classic sandbank picnic. Perfect add-on after safari or a quiet island break.
Access: Fly Dar es Salaam → Mafia (MFA) ~30–45 minutes; short transfer to Utende/Chole Bay.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Mafia Island → Chole Bay Coast

  • Meet & greet at Mafia (MFA) and private transfer to your lodge in Utende/Chole Bay.

  • Afternoon at leisure: beach time or optional sunset dhow (extra).

  • Dinner and overnight.

  • Morning boat into Chole Bay for guided snorkeling (mask, fins, guide included).

  • Sandbank picnic (tide/season permitting): swim, relax, and enjoy fresh lunch.

  • Gentle cruise back with time to unwind at the lodge.

  • Dinner and overnight.

  • Relaxed breakfast and beach time.

  • Optional (extra, Oct–Mar): respectful whale shark search near Kilindoni.

  • Private transfer to MFA Airport for departure.

  • 2 nights accommodation (lodge near Chole Bay) on HB or FB per selection

  • Private airport ↔ lodge transfers on Mafia

  • Chole Bay snorkeling trip (boat, guide, mask & fins)

  • Sandbank picnic (tide/season permitting)

  • Mafia Island Marine Park entry fee(s)

  • Bottled drinking water during tours

  • Government taxes/VAT

  • Flights to/from Mafia Island (MFA)

  • Optional activities (e.g., whale shark trip Oct–Mar, sunset dhow, diving)

  • Drinks not specified, laundry, and personal expenses

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Travel insurance and any services not listed as included

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