Mafia Island

Mafia Island is quieter than Zanzibar, loved for diving, whale sharks, sandbanks and a slower, more natural coastal feel.

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Mafia Island is quieter than Zanzibar, loved for diving, whale sharks, sandbanks and a slower, more natural coastal feel.

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Zanzibar & Tanzania, Mafia Island

Butiama Beach

Swim with whale sharks, snorkel on coral reefs, picnic on pristine sand banks, or simply relax on the stunning white powder beach in front...

7 Nights from R32,383 per person sharing

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Zanzibar & Tanzania, Mafia Island

Pole Pole

With just 9 stylish bungalows this wonderfully intimate beach lodge on the charmingly time-warped island of Mafia is the perfect place to escape for...

7 Nights from R56,313 per person sharing

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