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We offer full-week trip on our luxury catamaran to the smallest of the three islands belonging to the Zanzibar archipelago, called the Mafia Island.
Known for Whale Sharks the largest fish on the world, Marin Park reserve with amazing reefs and Hippos that came to the Mafia Island aprox. 50 years ago
ANCHORAGES
Niororo Sandbank
Niororo Island and Sandbank are located adjacent to each other between the mainland and Mafia Island. The island is inhabited by a large group of families, forming a small village. The sandbank is always deserted and surrounded by beautiful coral, perfect for snorkeling.
Barakuni Island
Barakuni Island is a beautiful, natural reserve island located near Mafia Island, on the coast of East Africa. It is not a popular tourist destination, known primarily for its picturesque landscapes, turquoise waters and white beaches
Mange Sandbank
Mange Sandbank is a small lagoon located near Kilindoni, the capital of Mafia Island. The beautiful color of the water and sand creates the feeling of being in paradise.
Whale Sharks Spot
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. There are few places in the world where you can spot them. Mafia is famous for snorkeling with them. This activity is at the top of our list of things to do during this cruise.
Chole Island
A vast bay on the eastern side of Mafia Island, part of the Marine Park, boasts incredible coral reefs perfect for diving and snorkeling. It’s part of the local history of this area and Chole Island. Many plant and animal species unique to this region can be found there.
Coral Garden
The Chole Coral Garden boasts fantastic, vibrant reefs, teeming with color and abundance, and a multitude of fish of all shapes, colors, and sizes. The waters surrounding Mafia Island offer extraordinary marine diversity, with over 400 species of fish, 5 species of sea turtles, and 48 species of coral. You can even find seahorses here.
Flying Fox
This genus of megabats is among the largest bats in the world. They are commonly known as fruit bats or flying foxes, among other names. They live in East Africa. The genus includes at least 60 species. They inhabit Chole Bay, so after sunset, they can be seen flying off to their feeding grounds.
CRUISE PLAN
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Day 1
Meeting Point: Marina Azam (close to Hotel Verde – Stone Town)
04:00 p.m. Check In and Sailing to Mafia island non -stop ( 20 H )
07:00 p.m. Diner on the way
Night on the way to Mafia Island
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Day 2
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet
10:00 a.m. Arriving to the first spot Niororo Sandbank, chilling on the sandbank and snorkeling
00:30 p.m. Lunch
01:00 p.m. Start sailing to the next spot for the night Barakuni island (2 H)
03:00 p.m. Arriving to Barakuni island, visiting spot, swiming and chilling, watching the sunset
06:30 p.m. Dinner on the boat
08:00 p.m. Bonefire on the Barakuni beach
Night at the anchor near Barakuni Island
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Day 3
07:00 a.m. Start sailing to the Whale Sharks spot (2 H)
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet on the way to Whale Sharks Spot
09:00 a.m. Searching and snorkeling with the largest fish on the world – Whale Sharks (2 H)
00:30 p.m. Lunch on the spot
01:30 p.m. Start sailing to Kilidoni – main city on Mafia Island (2 H)
04:00 p.m. Visiting Hippo Spot on Mafia Island (2 H)
06:30 p.m. Dinner and after diner visiting the city on the night
Night at anchor near Kilidoni
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Day 4
08:00 a.m. Start sailing to Ras Kisimani cape ( 2 H )
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet
10:00 a.m. Ras kisi mani Beach, visiting the nature and beautiful water
01:00 p.m. Lunch
02:00 p.m. Sailing to Bwejuu island for the night
04:00 p.m. Arriving at Bwejuu Island, visiting the village and chilling on the beach.
06:00 p.m. Dinner with the sunset view
07:30 Bonefire on the beach
Night at anchor near Bwejuu Island
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Day 5
08:00 a.m. We are going to the snorkeling spot (1 H)
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet on the way
10:00 a.m. Snorkeling on the beautiful reef in the Marine Park (2 H)
00:00 p.m. Start sailing to Mange Sandbank (2 H) and Lunch on the way
02:00 p.m. Chilling and relax on mange Sandbank (3 H)
05:00 p.m. Start sailing to anchorage place, looking for a dolphins near on the way (1,5 H)
06:30 p.m. Dinner with the sunset view
Night on anchor near Tutia Sandbank
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Day 6
06:00 a.m. Start sailing to Chole Bay (3-4 H) looking for a dolphins on the way and troling fishing rods
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet on the way
10:00 a.m. Arriving in Chile Bay and Snorkeling on amaizing coral reef ( 2 H )
01:00 p.m. Lunch on the way to spot for the night (1 H)
02:00 p.m. Visiting Chole Island (2 H)
06:00 p.m. Visiting the place with bats – Flying Fox, during the sunset
07:00 p.m. Dinner on the boat
08:30 p.m. Visiting the night local bar in Utende Village
Night at the anchor near Chole Island
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Day 7
07:00 a.m. Start sailing to snorkeling spot at Whole Bay (1 H)
08:00 – 09:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet and snorkeling on the coral garden
10:00 a.m. Start sailing on the way back (24 H) to Zanzibar, trolling the fishing rods, and looking for dolphins on the way
01:00 p.m. Lunch on the way
All day Chiling and Relaxing on the boat.
06:30 p.m. Dinner on the way with the sunset view
Night at the way back to Zanzibar
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Crew
Skipper / Chef / Deckhand
Meals on Board
Every full day breakfast, lunch and dinner, and breakfast on the last morning.
Soft Drinks & Alcohol
Cold Drinks: Water / Coca-Cola / Fanta / Sprite / Stoney Tangawizi
Hot Drinks: Tea / Coffee
Alcohol: Beer (x2/person/day) / White or Red Wine (1x/couple/day)
Flotation Devices
Dinghy / Transparent Kayak / Snorkeling Sets / SUP / 3x Fishing Rods
Expenditure
Fuel for Engines and Generator / Set of Bed Linen pre person / 3x Towels per person / Final Cleaning / Taxi from and on Airport / Taxi to travel on Mafia Island / WiFi STARLINK NO-LIMIT
Entrance
Marine Park / Whale Sharks/ Hippo Spot / Chole Bay / Reserve islands
MENU
Breakfast
- Fruit Plate
- Mango juice witch Limon
- Coffee and Tea
- French Toast
- Pan-fried sausage
- Normal Toast
- Backed Beans
- Cheese Omlet
- Local Chapati
- Boiling Eggs
- Pancakes
- Scramble Egg
- And more things
Lunch
- GRILLED TUNA fillet with lionaise potatoes and tartar souce served with salad.
- GRILED CALAMARI with potatoes wedge served with mix salad and lemon butter.
- GRILLED PRAWNS with mango salad, rice and fresh coriander.
- CHAPATI WRAPPED with chicken and vegetable sandwich served with French fries.
- CHICKEN SALAD with honey dressing.
- SOUP ginger, orange and pumpkin.
- TAGLIATELLE chicken, sundry tomato, garlic served with parmesan.
Dinner
- LOBSTER cooked with grilled eggplants and mango-pilipili sauce and garlic bread.
- OCTOPUS baked and coconut sauce with garden vegetables and basmati rice.
- KING FISH pan fried with garlic butter sauce served with couscous.
- PRAWNS grilled and served with mash potato and season vegetables.
- VEGETABLES curry served witch mbeya rice and chapati.
- CHICKEN grilled with French fries and mango salad.
- BEEF stewed with vegetables and aromatic rice.
Lets Chat
We would love to hear from you and see how we can help.
Call Us On
(+255) 774 341 019
Come Find Us At
2636, Azam Marina nearby Hotel Verde, Malawi Rd, Zanzibar
Email Us At
info@catamaransofia.com