Fly from the Serengeti to Mafia Island, where the landscape shifts from open plains to ocean and coastline.
Arrive at your lodge, set along quiet beaches with views of turquoise water and palm-lined shores. The pace here is slower, offering time to rest and reset after the safari.
Days are flexible. You may snorkel in coral reefs, explore nearby villages, cycle through the island, or simply spend time by the ocean.
Between October and March, there is the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. Outside this period, the reefs still offer rich marine life and clear water.
You may also explore by dhow, visit Chole Island, or enjoy quiet time at the lodge.
Evenings are relaxed, often spent by the water with fresh seafood and the sound of the ocean.
Overnight: Butiama Beach Lodge, Kinasi Lodge, or Pole Pole Bungalows