Mafia
Island
Diving

When people think of Tanzanian beaches, more times then not, their mind slips to Zanzibar and its endless, powder white coastline. A handful of wide-eyed wanderers will think of Mafia.

Yes, Mafia. Not home to a ravenous bunch of Italian mobsters but an idyllic set of islands, so off the beaten track, more than half the world have no idea it exists. Picture this: a sleepy archipelago, riddled with sandbanks, islets, coastal forests, mangrove forests, inland lagoons and kilometers of pristine coral reef. Now, add a sprinkle of culture, a dash of history and a whole lot of sunshine and there you have it – Mafia Island.